Mathematics Teacher - Secondary and/or Sixth Form

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics to commence teaching in September 2025. He/she/they would be expected to teach Mathematics throughout Key Stage 3 and up to A-Level level. Students in Key Stage 3 follow the Cambridge Secondary programme in Mathematics. At IGCSE level students all sit exams in Mathematics but are separated into Core and Extended classes throughout Key Stage 4. Mathematics is offered at A-Level and is a popular option, with students studying the Pure, Mechanics and Statistics modules. We also teach Accounting at A-Level which may be of interest for the right candidate to take on.

The Vijay International School, Praslin is a not-for-profit school owned by an association of parents who have their children enrolled at the school. The school offers educational programmes to children aged 3 years to 18 years, with Year 11 students taking IGCSE and Year 12 and 13 taking A-Level examinations with CAIE (Cambridge Assessment International Examinations). We are a fully accredited CAIE centre. The school opened in 2008 and has grown from 47 children to over 230 during that time with an improving local and national reputation for developing the whole child whilst maintaining excellent examination results.

We believe in challenging students to achieve their absolute best. We aim to give them a good grounding in literacy and numeracy whilst not forgetting that the other subjects in the curriculum are essential to effective progress and development. Students in Years 1 - 6 follow the National Curriculum for England and Wales with Early Childhood following the Early Years Framework. Year groups 7 - 9 follow the Cambridge International Curriculum which paves the way for the IGCSE and then A-Level years. 

We are a small and friendly school and have high expectations in terms of the conduct and behaviour of our students. We have very supportive parents and board members and a relatively slow turnover of students. Our intention is for a local student to complete 15 years of education with us on one site whilst welcoming the sometimes more transient expatriate students from a multitude of different countries. Given the mixed nationalities, backgrounds and languages of our students, meeting the needs of EAL students in all lessons is a priority. We have a strong SEN provision and differentiation plays a significant part of our teaching and learning approach. 

Praslin is a small island with a population of just over 8000 people. We feel that it is essential that our students acquire a global perspective and are aware of the different lifestyles and circumstances which exist in other countries.

We invite applications from candidates who hold a degree in Education or another degree and a post-graduate teacher qualification, or who have gained QTS through an alternative route whilst maintaining a specialism within Mathematics. A minimum of 2 years teaching experience is required and experience of the UK curriculum is essential. Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering high quality teaching and learning to students across the ability range. Previous experience with EAL students would be beneficial. The right candidate will be able to deliver an engaging curriculum, create a secure and stimulating learning environment and motivate children to succeed. 

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding team of international teachers

• Enthusiastic and hard working students

• Supportive parents

• A hard-working and supportive Board of Governors, elected from and by the parent body

• An initial 2 year contract, renewable by mutual consent thereafter

• Good quality private sector housing 

• Medical cover 

• Outward flight at the start of the contract and return flight at the end of contract

• In addition to his/her flight allocation, a teacher is allowed 75kgs of personal effects and some professional materials upon prior agreement with the Principal.

Additional details about the role can be downloaded. Please apply via TES. We ask for you to include curriculum vitae, letter of application and details of at least 2 references, one being your current Head Teacher or line manager if not currently in a school setting. 

We welcome early applications as we will be interviewing on a rolling basis.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert if an early appointment is made for the right candidate as interviews will be taking place as suitable applications come in.