Primary Teacher - Key Stage 1

St Ignatius; George Town; On-site; MYR 269,000 - 331,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

One free school place for an employee

Job summary

St Ignatius Catholic School in George Town, Cayman Islands, seeks a fully qualified Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher with a passion for holistic education and strong Christian ethos. The successful candidate will deliver engaging KS1 lessons, track progress, support safeguarding, and collaborate with parents and staff.

Requirements include a recognised degree, PGCE or QTS, 3+ years primary teaching, and proficiency with educational technology.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree with PGCE/QTS or international qualification.
• At least 3 years of primary teaching experience.
• Strong commitment to high standards and use of diverse teaching approaches.
• Proficiency with modern educational technology and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide pastoral, academic, and behavioural support to students.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and use formal assessment processes.
• Support parents with referrals to external agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with parents and staff on Individual Education Plans.
• Communicate with parents through reports and meetings.
• Participate in and lead extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Pastoral support

Assessment & reporting

Parental communication

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

PGCE / QTS or international qualification

Job description

Job Title: Primary Teacher – Key Stage 1

Location: St. Ignatius Catholic School, George Town, Cayman Islands

Start Date: January 2027

About Us:

St. Ignatius Catholic School is a private, co-educational institution owned and operated by St. Ignatius Catholic Church as an Apostolic Ministry. With over 750 students and nearly 100 staff members from diverse nationalities, ethnicities, and beliefs, we pride ourselves on our outstanding academic excellence and strong Christian values. We follow the English National Curriculum from Nursery to Year 13, fostering an environment of mutual respect, generosity, and service.

Following an inspection by a team of local and international inspectors in November 2024, St. Ignatius Catholic School was judged to be ‘Excellent’ by the Cayman Islands Office of Education Standards.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a fully qualified and experienced Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher to join our motivated and dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, a commitment to the holistic education of children and will be an excellent team player committed to the ethos, values and aims of the school.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A recognised degree in a related area from an accredited university, and a PGCE, QTS or other internationally recognised teaching qualification.
• At least three years of teaching experience in a primary school.
• A strong commitment to high standards and a variety of approaches to teaching and learning and evidence of further relevant professional development.
• Be proficient in using modern educational information technology systems.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom practice in the subject, preferably externally verified.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide pastoral, academic, and behavioural support to students.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and utilise formal assessment processes.
• Support parents with referrals to external agencies as needed.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, and students on Individual Education Plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents through reports and meetings.
• Participate in and lead extra-curricular activities.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary ranging from CI$55,000 to CI$67,500 per annum, tax-free, based on experience and qualifications.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Statutory pension contributions.
• One free school place for an employee's child.