Owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 1,000 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to (I)GCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care, and wide range of extra-curricular activities. We are seeking exceptional teachers with leadership experience to join our high-performing High School team from January 2027. This full-time position is an outstanding opportunity for accomplished and creative educators and experienced leaders who are passionate about child-centred education and eager to positively contribute to, and grow within, a highly respected, values-driven school community known for academic excellence and innovation. We are looking for reflective, inspirational, and forward-thinking teachers and leaders who are inspired by working with motivated learners, value professional collaboration, and are excited by the opportunity to further develop their practice within a supportive environment that invests deeply in its people and empowers educators to make a meaningful impact. Suitably qualified Caymanians, Caymanian Status Holders, and Permanent Residents with the Right to Work are encouraged to apply. Head of Faculty - Mathematics (Job Ref# B188-26-27) The successful candidate will be an experienced Head of Faculty with significant leadership experience, leading a successful and highly achieving department. The successful candidate must have a degree in Mathematics, along with an internationally recognized teaching qualification such as a PGCE or a Bachelor of Education or H.Dip.Ed in Mathematics and a minimum of five years’ recent experience teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. Applicants must have experience teaching Mathematics and Further Maths at A-level. We follow the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum for KS4 and WJEC for Mathematics and Further Mathematics in KS5. In addition to the requirements for Head of Faculty position listed above, the successful candidate:
Must be an exceptional professional with demonstrated leadership experience, organisation and creativity to lead a strong and talented team, working collaboratively to share best practices, resources and ideas.
Must be an excellent classroom practitioner with creative and innovative ideas, committed to achieving high academic standards and passionate about creating a stimulating and student-centred learning environment.
Must have recent experience and up to date knowledge of the British National Curriculum especially regarding the CIE syllabus for IGCSE and WJEC for A-level and have a proven record of high achievement/value added results.
Must be able to secure a consistency of excellence across the faculty.
Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and can differentiate learning to meet the learning needs of each student.
Must have the ability to work collaboratively, while managing multiple priorities, setting, and meeting appropriate targets, be solution driven and be a positive force of good at the school.
Must have experience with SIMS and be fully IT literate.
Must be willing to be involved in a wide range of school-related activities.
Will be expected to uphold and fully adhere to and support the Christian ethos of the school.
Prior experience teaching in a multicultural international school environment is an advantage.
Salary range for the position listed above is CI$51,950.00 – CI$73,950.00 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale. Work hours per week – 40 hours. Benefits include:
Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%
Contribution to a pension plan
Exceptional monetary relocation allowance on arrival
Return Airfare on initial relocation
Annual travel allowance
Discounted school fees: first child 100% and 50% for up to 2 additional dependent children
Tax free salary
Generous school holidays
Continued Professional Development Opportunities throughout the School Year
Cayman Prep and High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expects the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including prohibition from teaching checks, identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment checks. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM and submitted along with a cover letter and CV. Applicants must apply using this link - https://wkf.ms/3RPpsMP
The cover letter should be addressed to
Mr. Karl Murphy, High School Principal 559 Walkers Road P.O. Box 10013 Grand Cayman KY1-1001 Cayman Islands For further information about all job vacancies and how to apply please use this link - www.cayprep.edu.ky/about-cphs/vacancies/
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Head of the Mathematics Faculty shall actively promote positive learning experiences to increase the academic achievement of the students by leading, managing and developing the subject within the faculty. He/She shall, in addition, undertake a full-time teaching role within the School and shall set an exemplary model to all staff of outstanding teaching practice and classroom management.
Purpose
Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum to meet the learning needs of the students, in accordance with the school’s policies.
Raise standards of student achievement and monitor and support student progress within the faculty.
Lead the professional development of faculty staff.
Lead the development of varied and appropriate teaching strategies within the faculty.
Manage and deploy teaching staff, financial and physical resources within the faculty.
Provide curriculum continuity and progression in Mathematics through supportive liaison with the Primary School.
Reporting to: The High School Principal Responsible for: All teaching staff working within the Mathematics Faculty. Liaising with: The SENCO; Form Tutors; Heads of Year; Key Stage Coordinators; High School Leadership Team. The duties and responsibilities of The Head of the Mathematics Faculty include but are not restricted to the following:
Strategic Planning
Work with colleagues to formulate a vision, coherent aims, objectives and a Faculty Improvement Plan in line with the overall vision, aims and objectives of the School Improvement Plan.
Manage the effective deployment of staff and physical resources within the allocated budget to maintain an effective learning environment.
Develop an appropriate range of teaching and learning strategies to support all learners, including the effective use of technology.
Work with colleagues to produce and maintain an appropriate Faculty Handbook reflecting up-to-date faculty policies and procedures.
Establish open and frequent communication with other Heads of Faculty on relevant cross-curricular and extra-curricular issues.
Curriculum Development
Keep up-to-date and fully informed of current research and best practice.
Working collaboratively with the faculty staff, develop, evaluate and revise all curriculum documentation annually to ensure that rigorous academic standards and high expectations are maintained and that the syllabus requirements of the External Examination Boards are fully and appropriately implemented.
Ensure that Schemes of Work for all Key Stages are current, fully documented and available for all faculty members on the Q drive and or Staff portal
Chair weekly faculty meetings to review curriculum implementation regarding the Faculty Improvement Plan, units of study and lesson planning.
Maintain relevant accreditation with the examination and validating bodies.
Assessment.
Ensure that standards of marking and assessing are consistently and fairly applied in accordance with faculty guidelines.
Ensure that all teachers use appropriate targets, based on formative assessment of class work and standardised tests, to sustain improvement in student learning.
Use comparative data effectively to monitor the progress of individuals and groups of students, identifying barriers to learning and implementing strategies to support improvement.
Ensure that internal examination and test papers adequately and fairly reflect the appropriate Units of Study, and enable formative, as well as summative, assessment of academic progress.
Assume full accountability for the smooth and successful implementation of all internal examinations within the faculty.
Work cooperatively with the Academic Leadership Team, Key Stage Coordinators and the Examinations Officer in meeting all reporting deadlines.
Staff
Promote teamwork and develop effective working relationships.
Familiarise all faculty members with the Q-drive, VLE, SIMs and CPOMS.
Work cooperatively and supportively with other Faculty Heads and the school’s management teams.
Actively participate in the recruitment process pertaining to the Faculty.
Assist with the orientation of new staff.
Chair faculty meetings efficiently, ensuring the recording and circulation of the agenda and minutes.
Undertake Performance Management Reviews.
Ensure that staff developmental needs are identified and appropriate programmes are planned to support professional development.
Review and approve lesson plans for each unit of study.
Communication
Communicate a clear vision for the curriculum to all stakeholders.
Assume responsibility for the prompt communication to parents of any matters of concern about the academic progress of their child.
Ensure that parents are regularly provided with formative information in jargon-free language, not simply marks, grades or numerical values.
Supervise the reporting to parents of students’ progress, to ensure that high standards are maintained and deadlines are met.
Safeguarding In accordance with the school's commitment to follow and adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy and Procedures and all other relevant guidance and legislation in respect of safeguarding children, you are required to demonstrate your commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the school. All staff are required to maintain appropriate professional boundaries in relationships with children and with all members of the school community and outside agencies, and exercise sound professional judgment, which always focuses upon the best interests of the students and the school. You must understand and carry out your duties in accordance with the responsibilities of being in a position of trust and dispatch your duty of care appropriately at all times. You will always be expected to present a consistently positive image of the school and uphold public trust and confidence. This Job Description forms part of the contract of employment of the person appointed to this post. It reflects the position at the present time only and may be reviewed in negotiation with the employee in the future.
