Principal of Primary School

A unique opportunity to live and work overseas, leading a primary school in an English school system. If you would like to find out more, or have an initial conversation about this rare and exciting opportunity to be the Principal of Primary at the Infant and Junior School and Camp Education, please contact Bal Kaur-Pierpoint of ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service on 07492 353 368 or email her at Bal.Kaur-Pierpoint@ascl.org.uk. 

Position: Principal of Infant Junior School and Camp Education (3-11 age range)

Responsible to: Executive Headteacher

Contract type: Fixed term, full time

Contract term: 4 years (desired)

Closing Date: Applications by Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 12 noon (UK time)

Commencement: End of August f2025

Salary: Salary range: £56,716 up to £74,689, dependent on experience (more could be available for exceptional candidates) plus airfares, healthcare, education for accompanying children, housing for rent and eligibility for a 25% gratuity at end of contract.

The Falkland Islands

Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, around 400 miles east of South America and 8000 miles south-west of the UK, the Falkland Islands are a small, thriving community with a British way of life, benefiting from good local services, a varied social calendar and an absence of traffic jams.

The Falkland Islands’ stunning natural environment provides an unspoiled landscape and amazing wildlife to observe and explore, including penguins, whales and dolphins that can be seen from local beaches. For those with a sense of adventure, it provides opportunities which are hard to match anywhere else in the world.

Great value is placed on education by the Government, parents, pupils and the whole community. The role of Principal is a unique opportunity to live and work overseas, leading an averaged sized primary school with 320 pupils, in an English school system.

We will provide:

• an environment for an effective leader to flourish
• collaborative leadership team
• well-resourced and financially secure school
• a unique and beautiful environment to live and work
• competitive salary plus 25% gratuity at the successful completion of contract
• favourable income tax rates
• airfares for the post holder and dependants at the beginning and end of the contract, as well as airfares for return flights after every full year of the contract
• a relocation grant
• accommodation to rent
• free education locally for dependent children to GCSE level and possible allowance for overseas studies thereafter
• free medical and dental care
• fixed term contract for 4 years 

The School

Our well-established primary school is looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational, highly skilled and recently UK based, Principal to join our team in August 2025. 

The Infant Junior School and Camp Education (IJS&CE) follows the English education system. IJS&CE delivers primary level education for the Falkland Islands, with a current roll of 320 pupils aged from 3 to 11. Policies align between the primary and secondary provision. Children in the school achieve as well as peers in an English school with end of KS2 outcomes broadly comparable to English national averages. 

A strong focus on curriculum, with much CPD focused on teaching and learning, has enabled the raising of staff and pupil aspirations. Clear rationales for the curriculum; assessment and reporting are in place and are regularly reviewed. It is vital that applicants have recent UK senior leadership experience.

The successful applicant will join a well-resourced, financially secure school with a supportive staff team and pupils who are keen to learn. You will work closely with the Executive Headteacher and Principal of Secondary to ensure all pupils have opportunities to reach their full potential.

We are looking for a school leader who will build on the excellent progress and ensure it is embedded into the core of our school to enable a sustainable future and good outcomes for all. The capacity to innovate and shape pathways for our all-ability intake is essential. The successful candidate will inspire the Senior Leadership Team, work closely with the Secondary School and engage the entire community in the pursuit of continued excellence. 

We are looking for a Principal who:

• is an inspirational and experienced school leader with a track record of successful school leadership in the UK
• has extensive recent experience in the UK primary sector
• is committed to effective partnership working
• has drive and passion for teaching and learning
• is approachable, consistent and inspires trust
• is visible to the school community; has effective communications skills to build excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents and community stakeholders
• is able to lead and manage staff effectively to ensure that the quality of education; behaviour and attitudes; personal development; leadership and management at the primary school continues to improve. 

Bal Kaur-Pierpoint of ASCL’s Leadership Appointment Service is providing professional support to the Appointment Panel throughout the selection and recruitment process. If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Bal on 07492 353 368 or email her at Bal.Kaur-Pierpoint@ascl.org.uk.

The closing date is Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 12 noon (UK time).

HOW TO APPLY

Your completed application should be emailed to Bal at Bal.Kaur-Pierpoint@ascl.org.uk

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 1st May. Shortlisted candidates will be notified as soon as possible.  References will be sought prior to the interview.

The selection processes and formal interviews will take place online on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th May 2025.

More details about selection activities and interviews will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

SAFEGUARDING

The Falkland Islands Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children, young people and vulnerable adults.

School Facebook: Falkland Islands School - Facebook page

School Website: Infant Junior School & Camp Education - Home (primary.ac.fk)