Teacher (Primary)
We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated Early Years Teacher to join our vibrant school
community and nurture the next generation of learners. In this rewarding role, you will deliver
engaging, high-quality teaching within Key Stage 1, creating a positive and stimulating learning
environment where every child can thrive. You will plan and deliver well-structured, creative, and
differentiated lessons that meet the diverse needs of all learners, ensuring each child is
supported and challenged appropriately. You will also set purposeful home learning tasks that
reinforce classroom learning and encourage continued progress. A key part of this role is
fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive school environment, promoting positive behaviour,
supporting student wellbeing, and maintaining high standards of discipline both inside and
outside the classroom.
Contact us for more information and a discussion.
Education Skills and Employment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will
be required to provide proof of identity and qualifications, and will be subject to reference checks, an
enhanced police background check, and any other safeguarding checks relevant to the role. We promote
equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits
Pension – 15% pension contribution by SHG into approved defined contribution pension scheme
Training and Development
Paid sickness absence
How to apply
To access job profiles and application forms online, visit
www.sainthelena.gov.sh/government/vacancies Alternatively, these are available in paper format from Central Human Resources and Organisational Development at The Castle, Jamestown.
For further information, please contact the recruitment team on telephone number 22470 or via the email address below.
Applications should be submitted through the Director/Line Manager (where applicable) to the Human Resources Officer by email recruitment@sainthelena.gov.sh or paper copies delivered to the Human Resources Officer by the closing date.
To be considered for our vacancies, you must complete our application form. Please do not submit your CV.
Disclaimer
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. SHG positively accepts applications from all members of the community, regardless of age, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief and will consider all applications on the basis of merit assessed against the role profile and person specification. All appointments are subject to the successful candidate providing satisfactory clearances, which include a medical check, vetting / DBS clearance and references. SHG reserves the right to have information provided on or with the application independently verified. Benefits are subject to change and may vary according to role.