Deputy Principal, Cayman Islands
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New This Week, Job Posted: 10/08/2015
Dates: Apply by 24/08/2015,Job start December 2015, or earlier if available Salary: CI$63,684 – CI$73,860 per annumLocation: Cayman Islands Contract type: Full Time Contract term: Permanent Lighthouse School Cayman Islands

To assist the Principal in establishing the vision and leadership of the school enabling students and staff to achieve effective learning through ensuring outstanding educational provision. The deputy principal works with others and assists with evaluating the school’s performance to identify priorities for continuous improvement and the raising of standards, while developing policies and practices and for ensuring resources are effectively and efficiently used to achieve the aims and objectives of the school.

Requirements include:

A bachelor’s degree and professional teaching qualification from a recognised institution/ authority
Five (5) to seven (7) years successful teaching experience in a minimum of two schools; at least three (3) years of which must have been middle or senior leadership position or working within an SEN context at management level
Specialist qualification in special educational needs combined with strong skills in teaching and learning processes for children with special educational needs
Knowledge and experience in other areas impacting the position such as community liaison, staff training and ICT integration are highly desirable and would be an advantage
Knowledge and experience of curriculum development for students with a wide range of SEN, external examinations, data analysis and management are essential
ICT literacy, with an understanding of the current state of ICT technology in our society and its potential applications for teaching, learning and management, with a keen interest in future developments
Relevant post graduate qualification or school leadership programme (NELP/ISL (OPC)) certification or an equivalent qualification in education administration, or be willing to undertake designated training in school leadership
Experience of supporting students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
The candidate would ideally be able to take up the role from December 2015, or earlier if available.

The Cayman Islands offers one of the highest standards of living in the Caribbean. It is a tax-free jurisdiction, with a friendly welcoming people, combining the very best of the relaxed Caribbean attitude and modern living. Its proximity to Miami also provides easy access to North America and the rest of the Caribbean.

The remuneration package for the successful candidate is offered without deductions. The Cayman Islands Government provides an additional 12% pension contribution and 100% health insurance coverage for the employee and their dependents.

A detailed Job Description and the Government Application Form are available online at www.education.gov.ky/jobs Please send your completed Government Application Form and Cover Letter only via e-mail to [email protected]

Application Deadline: August 24th 2015

Employer Information

Cayman Island Government – Ministry of Education, Training & Employment
Location & Contacts

Address (Mailing Address)
c/o Government Administration Building
Grand Cayman
KY1-9000
Cayman Islands Telephone 00345 244 2417
Please refer to the vacancy for application contact information