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SalaryJoin Two Boats School as a Primary School Teacher (Years 5 and 6). This is a wonderful chance to be part of a delightful primary and secondary school on the beautiful and tiny island of Ascension in the South Atlantic.
We have approximately 80 students between the ages of 3-16 (Primary 53, Secondary 27) and we offer a range of subjects up to IGCSE level.
Apply now for an unforgettable adventure and unique opportunity that is certainly too good to miss!
Primary School Teacher (Years 5 and 6)
Ascension Island
- Full time
- 2-year accompanied status contract (partner and children can come with you)
- Total package value up to a maximum of £36,182 pa - details below
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised or in possession of a visa to transit via the UK or South Africa.
What we offer
In addition to an annual salary of between £19,831 and £22,915 (dependent on qualifications/experience taxable on Ascension), the has accompanied status allowing you to bring your partner and children under 18, and the following benefits:
- Rent-free furbished accommodation worth £3,000 pa (taxable benefit)
- An accompanied status food allowance £7,200 pa or £3,600 pa if single (taxable benefit)
- An electricity allowance paid in kind worth £938 pa
- A water allowance worth £2,729 accompanied or £1,360 single status per year)
- Relocation costs for your personal effects from your home country and assistance with shipment of a vehicle
- One mid-contract return journey to your country of recruitment
- A gratuity payable on the successful completion of a 2-year contract
- Medevac provision in an emergency
- Free primary dental and medical care
- Free schooling for dependent children under 16
- Free annual travel insurance
What you’ll do
We have a vacancy for a Primary School Teacher to start in January 2024 or soon after. Due to the size of the school, teachers are required to teach combined year groups. As we are a small all through school, the willingness to teach across the key stages would be advantageous. Travel to Ascension would ideally be January 2024.
What you’ll bring
With ideally a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience, you’ll hold qualified teacher status, ideally to UK or IB standards. You’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and you’ll be excited and passionate about working as part of a small team of professionals making a big difference to the education and development of children on Ascension Island.
What’s it like to work on Ascension?
Ascension is a small volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic, with a warm stable climate (26-34°C). We are part of the wider British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated approximately 1,000 miles from the mainland of Africa and 800 miles from our nearest neighbour, the island of St Helena. To thrive here on this unique, challenging and beautiful island, you must be resilient, adaptable and comfortable living and working in a very small community.
The appointment will be subject to:
- Satisfactory employment references
- Enhanced Criminal Records Check and Teacher Status checks
- Satisfactory Medical Clearance (employee and any accompanying dependents)
Closing date: 31 March 2024
Interviews: week commencing 8 April 2024 (via video call if off island)
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click "apply" today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.
Applicants must be authorised or in possession of a visa to transit via the UK or South Africa.
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