Primary Teacher

Vauvert Primary School is seeking to appoint, with effect from 1st September 2026, a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher who demonstrates a love of teaching and who wants every child to succeed, no matter what their need or circumstance. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those who are new to the career. We are looking for the right candidate for our school and so the year group to be taught in is open to negotiation. There is also the possibility of a Management Allowance Level 1 to lead an area of the curriculum. If this is of interest, please indicate this in your application and identify what key skills that you would bring to this leadership aspect of the role.Vauvert Primary school is a caring, welcoming school with children at the heart of everything that we do. We have high expectations and are constantly striving for excellence, working together as a team to be the best that we can be. We are looking for someone who is an exceptional teacher; someone who has the passion and the drive, as well as the care and compassion, to truly make a positive difference in our school community. They will need to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning and will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the School.This is an exciting opportunity to work on the beautiful island of Guernsey in a thriving town school with a diverse community and a dedicated staff. If you are committed to making a lasting difference to the children and families that we work with and you have a genuine love of teaching and learning, this could be the job for you.This role comes with a competitive salary and entitlement to a pension scheme.For candidates who would be required to relocate to the Bailiwick of Guernsey, we also offer a relocation package to help with the cost of moving over to the Island. This relocation package offers different solutions depending on an individual’s circumstances.More detailed information can be found in the Relocation Directive below.This role offers off-Island candidates an 8-year Long Term Employment Permit (see details below). This permit will also enable candidates to bring immediate family members with them who will be permitted to work on the Island in any sector. There are also good schools on Island for those candidates looking to bring their families with them.For more information about Guernsey, please follow the below links.Relocation Directive 2024 Getting to Know Guernsey Brochure Living and Working in Guernsey Brochure Employment Permit Information Please click on the link below to view a full job description for this role.Job DescriptionPLEASE NOTE THAT AN IN-PERSON INTERVIEW IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE.Contact: Adrian Paul, Headteacher on tel. (01481) 220419 or email: [email protected] Closing Date: 11 June 2026 We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact(s) named above before applying for this role. Please do not email a CV to the contact shown above, applications should be submitted online. If you are unable to complete an online application, please contact the Recruitment Team. Candidates will need to upload a copy of their most up to date CV detailing full employment, voluntary work, and education history (along with the awarding body of any qualifications). The CV should include reasons for any gaps in employment. Candidates should also attach supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role. The key criteria can be found within the job. The supporting information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview. Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview. The States of Guernsey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Appointment to this role will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks being received and some candidates will be required to undertake enhanced and additional pre-employment checks. Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements of the role sufficiently they may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.