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This role is a limited term appointment for 12 months.
About the role
Look for a teaching role where you can support children to thrive in a warm, values driven, Manx immersion school community? At Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, you will teach through the medium of Manx enabling children to become confident, articulate bilingual learners. You will create a kind, happy and safe classroom environment where every child feels included, valued and inspired to succeed.
You will set high expectations and plan engaging, well structured lessons that build on pupils’ prior knowledge, using immersive language approaches to develop fluency and understanding. Through careful assessment and responsive teaching, you will meet a wide range of strengths and needs, ensuring all pupils make strong progress across the curriculum.
As part of our truly inclusive, nurturing, creative and caring school, you will promote curiosity, creativity and a love of learning, while fostering resilience and independence, whilst using consistent routines and a positive approach to support behaviour and wellbeing, helping every child to flourish.
The role allows you to bring your strong subject knowledge, passion for language learning, and a commitment to inclusive practice, to work closely with colleagues and families, building positive partnerships and contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school. If you are excited by the opportunity to teach through Manx and be part of a school that values kindness, happiness and safety at its heart, 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 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.
✔ 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 signposting 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.
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.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
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 chrissy.callaghan@sch.im.
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 us on 01624 685000 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.