Head of ICT/Computing – Teacher
St Helena Island, South Atlantic
2 years FTC starting September 2026
£38k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement
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 because 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 from January 2025 there will be two primaries. The curriculum broadly models the English education system.
You will lead and develop ICT, Computer Science and Business at St Helena Secondary School, taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of the department. You must plan, prepare and deliver appropriate schemes of work and develop schemes of work for key stage 3, 4 and 5 where applicable. You should provide monitoring, assessment, reporting and feedback to students and parents with high quality CPD for colleagues. Assisting Primary School staff with ICT curriculum development and with staff training in teaching ICT across the schools, you will also contribute to the teaching of ICT & Computing in Adult Education.
Holding a UK teaching qualification and QTS, with degree level qualification in ICT or equivalent, you have a background in teaching ICT and/or Computing at key stages 3, 4 and 5. You have already worked overseas, preferably in a developing economy and have specific experience in literacy improvement at any level. Your knowledge of a range of GCSE and A level courses available for ICT & Computing is supported by knowledge of the Secondary Curriculum within the UK relevant to ICT & Computing. You have experience of providing professional development and training for other staff.
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, 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.
Applications must be sent to recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh and received by 4 December 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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