Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher

Summary:

Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher needed at a school in the Cayman Islands. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence.

About the School:

A school located on the beautiful Caribbean Island of Grand Cayman, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, Catholic values, and a supportive learning environment for students from diverse backgrounds.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher to join a dedicated and dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and committed to providing a holistic education for children, while supporting the school's ethos, values, and vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver a play-based, child-centred curriculum that supports emotional development and self-regulation.
• Create and maintain a high-quality learning environment that supports both child-initiated and adult-led learning.
• Use observations and ongoing assessment to track children’s progress in line with the EYFS framework.
• Support children across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, including communication and language, early literacy, and physical development.
• Promote children’s personal, social, and emotional development (PSED) and support independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, and external professionals to develop and implement Individual Learning Support Plans.
• Communicate effectively with parents through regular updates, reports, and meetings.
• Commit to Continued Professional Development and contribute to the ongoing development of the setting.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A recognised Bachelor of Education degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• PGCE, QTS, or other internationally recognised teaching qualification.
• At least three years of recent experience in whole class teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Knowledge of UK-based systems for assessment and reporting such as Early Learning Goals, Benchmarking, and GL Assessments/CAT4 Assessments.
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom practice, preferably externally verified.
• Up-to-date knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection practices.
• Comprehensive IT knowledge and capabilities.

Preferred

• Experience with Teaching English as a Second Language.
• Experience in leading and managing within the classroom, including other adults such as Teaching Assistants.

Compensation & Benefits:

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