At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support education initiatives from Early Years to Higher Education on the Isle of Man.
- Company: Isle of Man Public Service, the largest employer on the island.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality, sustainability, and community development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education and support leaders in achieving the best outcomes for learners.
- Qualifications: Outstanding teaching and leadership experience in AEN/SEN and inclusive education.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
About the role
Are you an experienced education leader looking for your next opportunity?
The Education Advice and Support Division of the Department of Education, Sport and Culture is seeking to recruit a key education professional to a new development role in supporting education on the Isle of Man, from Early Years to Further and Higher Education.
The successful candidate will have a background as an outstanding teacher and educational leader, be up to date on current research and trends in AEN / SEN and inclusive education, and possess an outstanding ability to support senior leaders and head teachers in schools and settings across the organisation, providing advice and guidance on key operational needs and long-term strategic development.
This is an exciting and fulfilling role for an experienced educator looking for the next step in their career, working with a small but experienced team at the centre, but also spending time with senior leaders across the Island's schools, supporting them in day-to-day challenges and strategic school improvement and ensuring the best outcomes for learners on the Isle of Man.
If you are skilled at advising and supporting colleagues in order to help secure the best outcomes for children and young people, this may be the role for you!
- A workplace that invests in you
- A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
- A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.
- A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.
- Enjoy occasional remote working opportunities, with prior agreement from your manager.
- Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.
- 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.
- Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.
- Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.
- Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years' service.
- Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
- Free car parking.
- 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 equality, diversity and inclusion.
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.
We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.
Things to note
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.
Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.
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