Job Description

Lead the way in inclusive education!

We're looking for an innovative and dynamic Lead Teacher to work within the Communication, Interaction and Autism Service in the beautiful Channel Islands, providing vital advisory support within mainstream schools.

As Lead Advisory Teacher, you will provide advisory support and  guidance to schools, to enable them to support pupils who are identified as having communication, interaction and/or autism needs. This will include leading and managing the day-to-day operations, working with school staff, parents and professionals from other agencies, and deploying resources as appropriate.

A suitably qualified teacher, you will have a proven record of excellent classroom teaching with effective organisational and classroom management skills. You must have proven resilience in managing the significant demands of working with vulnerable students our schools, with experience of successfully enabling children and young people with communication interaction and autism needs to fulfil their potential. You must also have strong leadership success and experience building working relationships.

This Lead Teacher Advisory role is a permanent position to start as soon as possible.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £65,990 plus Management Allowance of £7,071, plus Special Schools Allowance of £2,745 per annum
• Relocation package of up to £5k (and possible support with rent)
• 8-year Long Term Employment Permit (permitting immediate family members to come with you to work on the Island in any sector)
• Rewarding job working in the most beautiful, warmest islands of the UK
• Dedicated consultant to support your journey to the Island.

Skills and requirements:

• Valid teaching qualification, PGCE or BEd
• Right to work in the UK
• DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
• Experience working with children with communication, interaction and autism needs
• Inspirational, driven and passionate teacher with strong classroom management
• Proven leadership skills
• Available to start as soon as possible.

Teaching in the Channel Islands is an easier transition than you might think and could be just the adventure you're waiting for. So, if you feel you have the relevant skills, experience and passion, we would love to hear from you.

At Red Lester we specialise in supporting schools in the Channel Islands to find the right teachers within the primary, secondary, FE and SEN sectors. We offer teachers the opportunity to work in the most beautiful islands within the UK, supporting them from initial application right through to starting their new role and settling into life on the Island.