CAYMAN PREP & HIGH SCHOOL

Owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 1,000 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care, and wide range of extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, and forward-thinking individuals to join our supportive, collaborative community. We are focused on excellent, child-centred learning for all and invite your application to be a part our high-performing team at the High School site as soon as possible or by February 2025 for the following position:

Teacher - English                                                                                                     (Job Ref# B143-24-25)

The successful candidate must have a degree in English and an internationally recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Bachelor of Education or H.Dip.Ed in English. The successful candidate must have a minimum of three years teaching experience teaching English at Key Stage 3, 4 (GCSE) and 5 (A-Level). The successful candidate may also be given additional teaching responsibilities as required by the school. Experience in teaching Media Studies may be advantageous.

In addition to the requirements for the teaching positions listed above, the successful candidate:

• Must be an excellent classroom practitioner with creative and innovative ideas and committed to achieving high academic standards.
• Must have recent teaching experience in the relevant subject and up to date knowledge of the British National Curriculum.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and can differentiate learning to meet the needs of each student.
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively, while managing multiple priorities, setting and meeting appropriate targets, be solution driven and a positive force of good at the school.
• Must be fully IT literate.
• Must be willing to drive and support a wide range of school-related activities.
• Must understand character-based learning and be able to deliver using an individual learning plan for every child.
• Will be expected to fully adhere to and support the Christian ethos of the school.

Prior experience teaching in a multicultural international school environment is an advantage.

Salary range for the positions listed above is CI$49,700.00 – CI$68,500.00 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale. Benefits include:

•        Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%

•        Contribution to a pension plan

•        Exceptional monetary relocation allowance on arrival

•        Return Airfare on initial relocation

•        Annual travel allowance

•        Discounted school fees: first child 100% and 50% for up to 2 additional dependent children

•        Tax free salary

•        Generous school holidays

•        Continued Professional Development Opportunities throughout the School Year

Cayman Prep and High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment references.

Further information about the school can be viewed on the school website: www.cayprep.edu.ky. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM (available on the website) and forwarded along with a covering letter and CV to:

Mr. Karl Murphy, High School Principal

                                                     P.O. Box 10013

                                                     Grand Cayman KY1-1001

                                                     Cayman Islands

                                                      Email: hs-recruitment@cayprep.edu.ky

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday, December 20th, 2024

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted