Work/Life Balance: Teach in the Channel Islands
A surf and BBQ on the beach by 4:30pm?
We have strong partnerships with educational institutions throughout the Channel Islands and pride ourselves in supplying them with inspiring teachers from the UK. We are proud to offer teachers the chance to work in some of the UK's idyllic islands, where they combine their passion for teaching in well-equipped schools and picturesque surroundings.
We offer teachers the opportunity to work in the most beautiful, warmest islands of the UK, where they can combine their love for teaching with well-resourced schools that teach the UK curriculum in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where they will have the opportunity to make a real difference.
Part of the UK
The Channel Islands comprise Jersey, Guernsey and Alderney and offer an attractive destination for educators seeking a change of scenery or an adventure in their career. Teachers can combine their love for teaching with well-resourced schools that teach the UK curriculum in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where they will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students.
To learn more about life in Jersey and Guernsey, Channel 5 have a charming series which celebrates the natural beauty and charm of the Islands.
Why work with us
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Understand Island life
Unlike other UK agencies supplying teachers to the Islands, we are lucky enough to call Jersey our home and have extensive knowledge about what’s its like to work and live in the Islands.
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Offer Support
From the initial call to your first lesson, we support all our teachers as they settle into life on the Islands.
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Benefits
Supply teachers receive a fantastic daily rate paid through our own UK-based PAYE company. For supply teachers, flights are provided at the start and end of each term. Permanent staff enjoy a competitive salary and a relocation package.
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What You Need
As long as you have a PGCE/QTS certificate you are qualified to teach. You will just need to undergo the usual vetting checks and then you are good to go.
Island Life
Wendy Soane - a supply Teacher from the UK talks about her experiences working in Alderney.
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“I enjoyed the Island's beauty and the ocean's amazing view from my computer while I planned lessons and resources.
The children were keen to learn and responded well during all lesson activities.
Every day and moment spent in school with the students and the staff was most pleasant and rewarding.”
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“The Island community, the amazing selection of shops, and the extremely helpful taxi driver Nick.
The close community atmosphere exists where everyone, including oneself, becomes part of the family.”
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“From the moment Emma approached me about supply teaching in Alderney, I knew I was in good hands.
I was fully informed about the school, teachers' accommodation and everything I needed to know about the situation and my duties.”
