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We are looking for an outstanding and experienced Class Teacher to join our team at Rushen Primary School where you will teach all areas of the Primary School curriculum, ensuring all pupils achieve highly and make good progress. We aim to develop pupils learning to learn skills, as well as focusing on positive relationships and personal/social development, preparing them for the future.
We work closely with the local community and have adopted Port Erin beach where we have a long-standing partnership with the Isle of Man Beach Buddies, which supports our focus on the Isle of Mans United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Biosphere status.
You will be joining our friendly, supportive and innovative team, who all work together to help our pupils achieve their goals. If this sounds like something you would enjoy, we would love to hear from you!
A workplace that invests in you
A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you will be offered two pensions arrangements, the Teachers Superannuation scheme or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) arrangement.
If you are returning to the island and have participated in the Departments Student Loan scheme for tuition fees, the loan will be repaid by the Department upon completion of your second year working as a teacher at one of the islands schools (subject to a maximum of £7,500 for a three year degree course, or £10,000 for a four year degree course).
For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions during the first 12 months of your employment, up to £4,400.
Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors through the ACTIV8 scheme.
Free on-site car parking.
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
This post is a limited term appointment starting from September 2024 until August 2025.
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at Suzanne.Owens@sch.im.
We want you to get the best out of your application, so we recommend reading our Important Guidance Notes for Applicants before applying to learn about our recruitment process.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
