PS Teacher – Key Stage 1 (with middle leader responsibility)(JobRef#A167-27-28).

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 seeking exceptional teachers with leadership experience to join our high-performing Primary School team as soon as possible. This full-time position is an outstanding opportunity for accomplished and creative educators who are passionate about child-centred education and eager to positively contribute to, and grow within, a highly respected, values-driven school community known for academic excellence and innovation.

We are looking for reflective, inspirational, and forward-thinking teachers and leaders who are inspired by working with motivated learners, value professional collaboration, and are excited by the opportunity to further develop their practice within a supportive environment that invests deeply in its people and empowers educators to make a meaningful impact. Suitably qualified Caymanians, Caymanian Status Holders, and Permanent Residents with the Right to Work are encouraged to apply.

Teacher – Key Stage 1 (with middle leader responsibility) (JobRef#A167-27-28)

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching a broad, balanced, relevant, and adapted English National Curriculum which meets the learning needs of all students within Key Stage 1. The successful applicant will require not only teaching experience but also the skills and experience necessary for leading colleagues, including the role of Year Group Lead. The Year Group Lead responsibilities involve leading and developing rigorous age-related academic and pastoral provision over 3 classes. The successful applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject together with an internationally recognised teaching certificate, such as a PGCE, a Bachelor of Education or H.Dip.Ed with a minimum of three years relevant teaching experience. In addition, the successful applicant must have a minimum of one-year previous leadership experience at middle level.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above the duties will include, but will not be limited to:
• Teaching the curriculum to assigned students, according to individual educational needs.
• Preparing long, medium, and short-term plans for all subjects taught, in collaboration with parallel class teachers, subject leads and learning support staff.
• Providing adapted learning opportunities in order to support, meet and challenge the needs of all learners.
• Assessing students’ work promptly, in accordance with school policies.
• Maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and attainment, using assessment data to inform planning and teaching.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Creating and maintaining a stimulating and supportive learning environment.
• Participating in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including leading clubs.
• Actively demonstrating a passion for education and a strong commitment to being an active member of the CPHS community.

In addition, the qualifications, experience and skills required are:
• Up to date knowledge and experience of teaching the revised English National Curriculum 2014 is essential.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner, passionate about developing independent lessons using creative and innovative ideas.
• Fully proficient in using Management Information Systems (SIMS) and Microsoft Office products, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisation, ensuring all record keeping is up to date.
• Exceptional enthusiasm and a proactive approach to teaching and collaborating within a team.
• Committed to fully supporting and adhering to the Christian ethos of the school.
• Prior experience in a multicultural international school environment is an advantage.

Salary range for the position listed above is CI$51,700.00 – CI$71,700.00 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale. Work hours per week – 40 hours. Benefits include:

• Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%
• Contribution to a pension plan
• Exceptional monetary relocation allowance upon arrival to island
• Return Airfare upon initial relocation to island
• 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 expects the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including prohibition from teaching checks, identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment checks.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM and submitted along with a cover letter and CV.

Applicants must apply using this link - https://wkf.ms/4xB5DIz

The cover letter should be addressed to:
Mrs. Sacha Strand, Primary School Principal
242 Smith Road
P.O. Box 10013
Grand Cayman KY1-1001
Cayman Islands

For further information about all job vacancies and how to apply please use this link - www.cayprep.edu.ky/about-cphs/vacancies/

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Principal, and Deputy Principal, the successful candidate will actively lead and ensure the co-ordination of all learning within and across the three classes in the year group. He/she will undertake a full-time teaching role and will set an exemplary model to all staff of outstanding teaching practice and classroom management. He/she will also:

• ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum to meet the learning needs of all students, in accordance with the school’s policies and working with the Subject Leaders.
• raise standards of teaching and learning by facilitating the sharing of good and excellent practice
• lead weekly planning meetings, where varied teaching strategies, planning, assessment and an optimum use of physical resources can be discussed
• Attend weekly YGL meetings to discuss current matters, plan and strategize on the development of the year group teams and curriculum overviews.

The duties and responsibilities include the following:

Strategic Direction:

• develop a strategic view for the Year Group which supports the vision, ethos and policies of the school
• support implementation of the School Improvement Plan, especially as it relates to the Year Group
• use available international, local and school management data effectively to monitor and improve standards across the Year Group
• monitor progress made towards achieving Year Group plans and targets, using the information to plan future development
• ensure parents are well informed about the curriculum, targets, children’s progress and attainment within the Year Group.
• Positively uphold the strategic direction of the school through leadership of the year group team and liaising with the Principal and PLT.

Teaching and Learning:

• take a lead and be responsible for the pastoral care of students within the Year Group, promoting self-discipline and positive behavior strategies, in accordance with school policy
• take responsibility for the development and monitoring of curriculum provision thought out the Year Group, liaising appropriately with subject leaders, class teachers and previous/subsequent Year Group Team Leaders
• support the PLT in monitoring and improving the quality of teaching and learning across the Year group, including the analysis of performance data
• celebrate student achievement and promote the values of the school through the leadership of Year Group assemblies
• be an excellent practitioner and role model an exemplary model of outstanding teaching practice and classroom management
• work with year group teachers and Learning Assistants to ensure excellent, consistent practice across the entire year group and inline with school expectations.

Leading and Managing staff:

• support the PLT in developing positive working relationships with and between all students and staff within the Year Group
• support the Performance Management process as required (e.g. by assisting with classroom observations) and use it to develop personal and professional effectiveness
• ensure that staff new to the year group team receive appropriate induction and support
• work with Learning Support Staff to ensure that individual students receive appropriate assistance as needed
• ensure that the Primary School Leadership Team is well-informed about Year Group plans and priorities, progress in meeting targets and Year Group-related professional development initiatives
• ensure that displays in classrooms and corridors are replaced on a regular basis and maintained to a high standard to benefit the children’s learning
• set up/maintain all electronic documents, including planning, worksheets and assessments, etc. for Year Group use on the school share point drive
• Keep an organized, informative and impactful folder of information relative to the year group leadership, including a yearly action plan to be reviewed during PMAP

Efficient, effective deployment of staff and resources:

• support the PLT in the effective deployment of support staff to support year group needs
• assist PLT in prioritising, collating and coordinating annual resource and equipment needs
• ensure the most efficient, effective management of resources available, monitoring prudent use of consumables and orderly storage of stock and equipment
• ensure that individual class teachers direct any funding requests for stock and equipment through their Year Group Leader to the Heads of School and DP
• ensure spending requests are in line with SIP and own action plan
• make and manage an inventory of resources, noting the condition of these resources
• work with the PLT to prioritise these needs within budget constraints
• Liaise with class representative parents as first point of call in year group communications

Other Responsibilities:

• Liaise with IT Support to maximise the use of available technology for students
• Undertake any available professional training that might be considered relevant to the post

** A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE ON THE SCHOOL WEBSITE **