Ascension : Job Vacancy - Teaching
Submitted by The Islander (Ascension Island Government) 10.04.2008 (Article Archived on 24.04.2008)

Two Boats School - Ascension Island Government

Two Boats School serves all children on Ascension Island between the ages of 3 and 16. There are currently 110 children on roll.  We can offer you a wonderful teaching opportunity in a fantastic location working with a team of 20 dedicated and supportive staff.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified teachers to fill the following posts at Two Boats School –

Secondary Sector – Teachers for the following subjects –

• Mathematics

• Spanish – this post is a re-advertisement. 

All members of staff in the secondary sector teach more than one subject and we are looking for colleagues who, in addition to the above main subjects, can offer Business Studies, PE, PSHCE, Music, Drama, or RE.

There is also the opportunity for a suitably qualified candidate to take on the role of Senior Teacher Student Progress and Exams Officer.  This has an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum.

We are seeking qualified teachers with at least 3 years teaching experience that will be willing to contribute to our Adult Education programme.  Please be clear in your application which post you are applying for.

The salaries for the posts will depend on qualifications and experience and will be subject to Ascension Island Government income tax. Posts will be offered on 2-year contracts.  The successful candidates will be expected to take up post in September 2008.

Interested persons can obtain full details of the school, job descriptions, the application process and application forms from our website www.ascension-island.gov.ac   Please complete the AIG application form as CVs will not be accepted.  Applications should be sent to two.boats.school@googlemail.com.

Closing date for applications for both positions is Friday 25^th April 2008.