Closing date: 6 May 2025
Teacher – PSHE

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Teacher – PSHE

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC available immediately

£28 – 36k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

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.

You will join a team of dedicated teachers to promote and improve standards at Prince Andrew Secondary School. You must plan, prepare and deliver schemes of work for key stages 3, 4 and 5 and ensure good assessment practices which includes reporting and feedback to students and parents, monitoring and assessing and tracking student performance. You will work with local colleagues sharing your specialist subject knowledge to support their learning and development.

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:

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 (Prince Andrew School) via email: phil.toal@sainthelena.gov.sh

Applications must be sent to shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com and received by 6 May 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.

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Closing date: 5 May 2025
Senior Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

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Senior Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator 

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC starting September 2025

£55k 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 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.

Securing this role, provides a unique career opportunity for an experienced and skilful SENCO to implement the inclusion aspects of the Saint Helena Government’s 2025 Education Review. The post holder will be a member of the Portfolio’s senior leadership team providing key strategic leadership focused on inclusion working as part of the team securing COBIS standards and our primary school reorganisation. Together the Team will secure a culture where all pupils experience a positive and enriching education, develop high aspirations and secure outcomes.

Your effective leadership and management will drive improvement priorities and ensure that inclusion is delivering and securing the best outcomes for pupils. You will promote a culture of unity and collaboration across all phases. Providing professional guidance to colleagues, and working closely with staff, parents and other agencies, you will lead the strategic development of SEN policy and provision across the island’s schools. This covers early years, primary and secondary ages. You will own the day-to-day operation of SEN policy and co-ordination to support those pupils with SEN / SEMH or a disability. While you oversee provision for these pupils, class teachers will hold responsibility for the day-to-day education and support of pupils within their classroom.

Applying your strategic overview and monitoring and reviewing the quality of provision, you will contribute to school self-evaluation, making sure SEN policy is put into practice and its objectives are reflected in the school improvement plan. You must evaluate whether funding is being used effectively, maintaining an accurate SEND register and provision map. Guiding  ,mentoring and training colleagues on teaching pupils with SEN, SEMH or a disability, you will embed on the graduated approach.. You will line manage commissioned SEND services including Educational Psychology Service.

Liaising with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals and other external agencies, you will the key strategic lead for Inclusion. Securing a culture and ethos that further promote pupils’ inclusion in the school community and access to the curriculum, facilities and extra-curricular activities.

Your leadership skills include effective communication and interpersonal skills to share a vision and inspire others, using data to set targets and identifying strengths and areas of development. With a secure knowledge of high-quality teaching you will support leaders to secure the ability to model this for others, supporting them in their development. You will be adept at building working relationships, you are a good listener with a sense of humour balanced by responsibility, and have good organisational skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure. A sound understanding of curriculum development is critical. Experience of school finances and financial management are essential.

Holding a UK teaching qualification and QTS with a degree level qualification and leadership qualification, plus the National Award for SEN Co-ordination or equivalent, you have a background of successful leadership and management in a school or group of schools. Your teaching experience includes involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning and you have demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development.

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:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Glenda Bas on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com  and received by 5 May 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.

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Closing date: 1 May 2025
Senior Head Teacher (Primary)

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Senior Head Teacher (Primary)

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC starting September 2025

£65k pa, pro rata, 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 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 currently four schools on the island; one secondary and three primaries. The primary school reorganisation will be complete in September 2026, reducing primary provision to two schools. The curriculum broadly models the English education system.

Securing this role, provides a unique career opportunity for an experienced and skilful primary head teacher to implement the Saint Helena Government’s 2025 Education Review. Providing key strategic leadership in securing COBIS standards and our primary school reorganisation. The post holder will be a member of the Portfolio’s senior leadership team. Together the Team will secure a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching education, develop high aspirations and secure outcomes.

Your leadership skills include effective communication and interpersonal skills to share a vision and inspire others, using data to set targets and identifying strengths and areas of development. With a secure knowledge of high-quality teaching you will support leaders to secure the ability to model this for others, supporting them in their development. You will be adept at building working relationships, you are a good listener with a sense of humour balanced by responsibility, and have good organisational skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure. A sound understanding of curriculum development is critical. Experience of school finances and financial management are essential.

With ambitious expectations for all pupils including those with SEN and disabilities you will secure a partnership with parents, carers and professionals to enable all children to fulfil their potential.

Holding a UK teaching qualification and QTS with a degree level qualification and leadership qualification, you have a background of successful leadership and management in a primary school or group of schools. Your leadership experience includes impactful school self-evaluation and development planning and you have demonstrable experience of the impact of your successful line management and staff development.

In addition, you must exhibit 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:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Glenda Bas on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com.

Applications must be sent to shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com and received by 1 May 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.

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Closing date: 2 May 2025
Senior Deputy Head Teacher (Secondary)

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Senior Deputy Head Teacher (Secondary)

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC starting September 2025

£55k pa, depending on experience and qualifications, plus International Supplement

Nestled deep in the South Atlantic, St Helena Island is one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands, a place of rugged beauty, warm community spirit, and unparalleled lifestyle opportunities. As a self-governing Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, St Helena remains on a path of social and economic development, following the milestone opening of its international airport in 2017. While we remain dependent on UK government aid, we are ambitiously paving the way towards self-sufficiency and, following the Education Review 2025, education is at the very heart of that journey.

We are on an exciting and transformative mission to achieve COBIS (Council of British International Schools) accreditation, a bold commitment to aligning our schools with world-class standards and ensuring lasting, positive change. This is more than a role it’s a chance to be part of something truly impactful: raising standards, improving outcomes, and delivering excellence that will shape the future of both the island and its children for generations to come.

As a senior leader, you will be at the forefront of this journey, working alongside a dedicated leadership team and passionate educators to inspire, support and develop a vibrant learning community. You will:

  • Drive forward ambitious educational standards ensuring all pupils, whatever their background, are equipped for their next stage of education and life.
  • Champion a positive, inclusive school culture, where high standards of behaviour are underpinned by fairness, consistency, and mutual respect.
  • Use assessment and data insightfully, shaping strategies that meet the needs of every learner and ensuring no child is left behind.
  • Lead with inclusion at the core, supporting pupils with SEND through close collaboration with families and professionals to ensure effective, personalised support.

You’ll be a UK-qualified teacher with QTS and a track record of successful leadership and management in education. Your experience in school self-evaluation, development planning, and staff development will be vital as you build capability and confidence across our teams. You are an excellent communicator, an analytical thinker, and an inspiring role model equipped with the knowledge and interpersonal skills to drive improvement and nurture talent.

Crucially, this post is about more than what happens within the school gates. As an officer funded through the Technical Co-Operation Programme, your expertise will contribute to broader island capacity-building, sharing knowledge, developing people, and supporting sustainable progress across the St Helena community.

If you are looking for a truly meaningful leadership challenge, in a setting that offers both adventure and impact, this could be your perfect next step. Come and help us write the next chapter of St Helena’s educational story, one of transformation, innovation, and excellence.

Our Benefits Package Includes:

How to Apply:

An application form is available at below, where further information can also be found, or you may contact Glenda Bas on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com

Applications must be sent to shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com and received by 2 May 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.

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Closing date: 25 April 2025
Head of Computer Science / ICT – Teacher

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Head of Computer Science / ICT – Teacher

St Helena Island, South Atlantic 

2 years FTC starting September 2025

£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 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.

You will lead and develop ICT and Computer Science at Prince Andrew 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.

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:

How to Apply:

An application form is available below where further information can also be found, or you may contact Glenda Bas on 0203 818 7610 or via email: shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com or Phil Toal email: phil.toal@sainthelena.edu.sh

Applications must be sent to shgukrep.manager@sthelenagov.com and received by 25 April 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.

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