Advisory Teacher – PSHE & RSE
St Helena Island, South Atlantic
2 years FTC available immediately
£34 – 36k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement starting at £14k
Are you seeking a challenge and want to make a difference in an island community? Then apply for a teaching post on St. Helena Island.
Enjoying unique lifestyle opportunities, St Helena Island is a self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom. Although better placed to develop economically and socially as a result of opening our international airport in 2017, we are not at the stage of self-sufficiency and therefore remain dependent on UK government aid. There are four schools on the island; one secondary and three primaries. The curriculum broadly models the English education system.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and passionate PSHE & RSE teacher to become part of a dedicated team at St Helena Secondary School, the only secondary school on the beautiful island. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact, helping students grow in confidence, character and resilience as you shape their personal, social, health, and emotional development.
You will lead engaging and meaningful lessons across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 designing creative schemes of work that spark discussion and encourage positive life choices. As part of our commitment to high standards, you’ll implement effective assessment strategies, track progress, and provide insightful feedback to students and parents.
Beyond the classroom, you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the school, sharing your expertise and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. If you’re ready to inspire young people and help shape a caring, respectful school community, we’d love to hear from you.
Holding a UK teaching qualification and QTS, you have attained degree level in a relevant subject area. You will have demonstrable experience of successfully teaching PSHE across key stages 3, 4 and 5. You have worked overseas, preferably in a developing economy, and have a record of your CPD.
In addition, you must demonstrate our core values of fairness, integrity and teamwork and use your diverse expertise and experiences to ensure your time on the Island has the broadest benefit to St Helena. As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme you will be expected to share your knowledge and skills beyond the workplace contributing to workforce, community and capacity development in St Helena.
Our Benefits Package Includes:
- An International Supplement start at £14k, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
- Relocation Allowances, full details of which are in the Overseas Vacancy Information
- Annual Pension Contribution of 7.5% of salary
- Annual Leave of 30 days per annum plus Public Holidays
How to Apply:
An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Kedell Worboys on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep@sthelenagov.com or Phil Toal, Headteacher (St Helena Secondary School) via email: phil.toal@sainthelena.edu.sh
Applications must be sent to shgukrep@sthelenagov.com and received by 24 July 2025
Interviews are planned for week commencing 11 August. 2025.
To be considered for this role, you must complete our application form. Failure to do so will mean that your application will not be considered. Please do not submit your CV.
The Public Service positively accepts applications from all members of the community regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and will consider all applications on the basis of merit, in accordance with the person specification.
The St Helena Public Service welcomes all applications from across our whole community, including our St Helenian diaspora wishing to return to St Helena. If you are a St Helenian currently living and working overseas, please contact us at recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh to discuss how we can support you.
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