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Teacher of English - Ballakermeen High School
About the role
Are you passionate about inspiring students and making a lasting impact on their educational journey?
Ballakermeen High School is offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic, and skilled teacher to join our thriving English Department. We also welcome applications from ECTs. You'll be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, and proactive team within a school that provides a comprehensive professional development programme and excellent career progression opportunities.
With your commitment to providing high-quality education, you'll have the opportunity to teach a knowledge-driven, sequenced curriculum with centralised resources, ensuring consistency and challenge in your English lessons while supporting teacher workload.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you will be offered two pensions arrangements, the or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) arrangement.
✔ If you are returning to the island and have participated in the Department's Student Loan scheme for tuition fees, the loan will be repaid by the Department upon completion of your second year working as a teacher at one of the island's schools. The repayment is subject to a maximum of £7,500 for a three year degree course or £10,000 for a four year degree course, and the requirements detailed in the .
✔ If you are an Early Career Teacher, you will receive payments of £2,000 at the beginning of your first and second school years in teaching, following the completion of the ECT induction period (2 years).
✔ Financial support to get you, your family and your belongings, including one motor vehicle to the Isle of Man. We will pay 70% of any removal or storage costs incurred.
✔ Help to pay your rent/mortgage while you settle in with a housing allowance up to £500 per month over 2 years.
✔ If you are relocating to the Isle of Man, you will receive financial help towards the costs of visiting to the Island to view housing and to visit your new school. You are eligible to receive up to £325 each for you and your partner and, if applicable, £140 each for up to 2 dependent children.
✔ A subject shortage allowance of up to £500 a month for a maximum of 8 months if you are offered a permanent position in a Maths, English or Science teaching position (without TLR).
✔ For those relocating or returning to the island you will receive a refund on your national insurance contributions during the first 12 months of your employment, up to £4,400.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors through the ACTIV8 scheme.
✔ You may be eligible for a Blue Light Card, unlocking a wide range of exclusive discounts on shopping, food and leisure activities at hundreds of popular high street and online retailers.
✔ Free on-site car parking.
✔ A relocation package based on receipts is available for this role.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island's close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees' wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates . We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at .
To get the best out of your application, read our on the important essentials you need to know before applying.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at .
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Teacher of English - Ballakermeen High School
English spliff is American slang for a marijuana cigarette containing tobacco as well.
High is slang for a pleasantly intoxicated state. Usually these days with regard to drug taking.
Reacher was American gangster slang for a long−range gun, a rifle.
English Channel is London Cockney rhyming slang for panel.
Bad weather, especially high seas.
adv. to act as if you're better than those around you. "Did you see Yolanda high-sidin' when she was in front of the Teacher today? She think she all-o-dat."Â
High Fulham is slang for a die loaded to ensure a high throw.
Thatcher was English slang for a pound coin.
Hat and feather is London Cockney rhyming slang for weather.
Frog and feather is London Cockney rhyming slang for a wallet (leather).
Teach is slang for a teacher.
Noun. A hybrid language based on Hindi and English.
Tar and feather is London Cockney rhyming slang for a leather jacket.
English joint is American slang for a marijuana cigarette containing tobacco as well.
Weather is air−crew slang for bad weather or turbulence.
Teacher of English - Ballakermeen High School
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