Primary Teacher - Early Years Foundation Stage (Maternity Cover)

Job Title: Primary Teacher – Early Years Foundation Stage (Maternity Cover)

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 an excellent, fully qualified and experienced Early Years Teacher to join our dedicated and dynamic team for a five-month maternity leave cover for a Nursery (age 3-4) classroom from January to May 2027. The ideal candidate must be passionate about teaching and committed to providing a holistic education for children. They should also be a collaborative team player committed to the school's ethos, values, and vision.

Qualifications and Experience:

- 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 and experience in using UK-based systems for assessment and reporting such as Early Learning Goals, Benchmarking, and GL Assessments/CAT4 Assessments.

- Effectively lead and manage within the classroom, including other adults such as Teaching Assistants.

- Demonstrated excellence in classroom practice, preferably externally verified.

- Up-to-date knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection practices.

- Comprehensive IT knowledge and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide excellent pastoral, academic, and behavioural support to children, fostering a positive, nurturing environment that supports emotional development and self-regulation.

- Plan and deliver a play-based, child-centred curriculum in collaboration with the year group team, ensuring consistency, creativity, and responsiveness to children’s needs and interests.

- Create and maintain a high-quality, enabling indoor and outdoor learning environment that supports both child-initiated and adult-led learning.

- Work with children one-to-one, in small groups, and within the whole class to support individual needs and next steps.

- Use observations and ongoing assessment to inform planning and accurately track children’s progress in line with the EYFS framework.

- Support the development of children across all areas of the EYFS curriculum through purposeful play and targeted interactions, including communication and language, early literacy, and physical development.

- Promote children’s personal, social, and emotional development (PSED), supporting independence, confidence, and positive relationships.

- Support parents with referrals to external agencies as needed.

- 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, actively seeking opportunities to enhance practice and contribute to the ongoing development of the setting.

- Participate in and lead extra-curricular activities where appropriate.

- Fully adhere to and support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Salary and Benefits:

- CI$4,500 - $5,625 per month, tax-free, based on experience and qualifications.

- Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance.

- Statutory pension contributions.

How to Apply:   Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, completed application form and references on BambooHR. To download the application form, click here - St-Ignatius-Application-Form.docx