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About the role
Castle Rushen High School is seeking a Generalist teacher with experience in Boys’ PE, to provide and promote, through implementation of the policies of the DESC and the school, high standards of learning and teaching throughout the school age range.
The post holder will initially be willing and able to teach classes across KS3 and KS4, and possess the skills to deliver high quality, creative lessons and support to ensure great development for learners. You will deliver a range of subject lessons, including Quest (our unique cross-curricular Enquiry Based Learning programme), Life Skills, Health & Social Care, cover as required, plus Boys’ PE. Initially, 40% of your timetable will be focused on PE.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in, or the potential for excellence in, the teaching of the subjects, and have the capacity to effectively lead the personalised learning of all students in ways that enable them to successfully reach their potential attainment levels.
Please note that to allow any teachers in current employment to hand in a letter of resignation by 31st October, shortlisting will take place on 29th October and interviews will be held on Wednesday 30th and Thursday 31st October 2024.
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 (subject to a maximum of £7,500 for a three year degree course, or £10,000 for a four year degree course).
✔ If you are in your first year as an Early Careers Teacher, you are entitled to two recruitment and retention payments of £2,000 each at the beginning of your second and third full years in teaching.
✔ 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.
✔ A subject shortage allowance of up to £500 a month for a maximum of 8 months if you are offered a permanent position in a Maths, English or Science teaching position (without TLR).
✔ 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.
✔ Free on-site car parking.
✔ A relocation package based on receipts is 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
A 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 CRHSEnquiries@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 the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.