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About the role
We are looking for an innovative and highly strategic Assistant Headteacher to join our dynamic and committed Senior Leadership Team here at St Ninian's High School for September 2025.
You will be responsible for assisting the Headteacher in the organisation, strategic planning, development, management and leadership of the School, taking a lead role in Teaching for Learning and Enrichment. A passionate and experienced leader championing evidence-based teaching practices, you will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement in teaching quality, supporting colleagues to refine their pedagogy, and ensuring consistently high-quality learning and enriching opportunities for all students.
St. Ninian’s High School is a highly successful, 11 to 18, mixed, comprehensive school located in Douglas on the Isle of Man with approximately 1300 students on roll. Our school is located across two sites; our Lower School, located in Onchan where Years 7 to 9 are educated, and the Upper School, located in Douglas where Years 10 to 13 are educated.
Whether you are an existing senior leader seeking a new challenge or an experienced middle leader looking to make the step up into senior leadership, this is an extremely exciting time to join our team and play a significant role in our continued journey of school improvement over the next five years!
Provisional interview dates of Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th May 2025 have been set, however this is subject to change.
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 Department’s 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 island’s schools. The repayment is subject to a maximum of £7,500 for a three year degree course or £10,000 for a four year degree course, and the requirements detailed in the Teacher Loan Cancellation Policy.
✔ Financial support to get you, your family and your belongings, including one motor vehicle to the Isle of Man. We will pay 70% of any removal or storage costs incurred.
✔ Help to pay your rent/mortgage while you settle in with a housing allowance up to £500 per month over 2 years.
✔ If you are relocating to the Isle of Man, you will receive financial help towards the costs of visiting to the Island to view housing and to visit your new school. You are eligible to receive up to £325 each for you and your partner and, if applicable, £140 each for up to 2 dependent children.
✔ For those returning to the island after graduating from university, 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 Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ 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.
✔ You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
✔ Free on-site car parking.
✔ A relocation package and interview expenses based on receipts are available for this role.
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
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
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 Chris.Coole@sch.im or on 01624 648800.
To get the best out of your application, read our article on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
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.