Looking for a teaching adventure like no other? Join Two Boats School on the breathtaking Ascension Island and make a real impact in a small but vibrant school community!

Mathematics Teacher
Two Boats School, Ascension Island

Full time position
Fixed term contract (2 years)
Total package value up to £37,715 per annum

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Two Boats School is a delightful primary and secondary school on the beautiful and tiny island of Ascension in the South Atlantic who has recently achieved COBIS Accredited member status (July 2024). We have approximately 75 students between the ages of 3-16 (Primary 50, Secondary 25) and we offer a range of subjects up to IGCSE level.

What we offer

In addition to an annual salary of between £21,853 and £23,488, dependent on qualifications and experience (taxable on Ascension), this role attracts an accompanied status contract and the following benefits:

Rent free furnished accommodation worth £3,000 pa (taxable benefit).
An Accompanied status food allowance of £7,560 pa accompanied, or Single status £3,780 pa.
An electricity allowance worth £938 p.a.
A water allowance worth £2,729 pa accompanied, or £1,360 single status.
Relocation costs for your personal effects, including assistance with the shipment of a vehicle.
One mid-contract return journey to your country of recruitment.
A gratuity payable on the successful completion of a 2-year contract.
Free primary dental and medical care and off island, with medical referral if required including medivac arrangements in an emergency.
Free schooling for dependent children from 4 to 16 years.
Free annual travel insurance.
Death in Service insurance.

What you’ll do

Due to the current post holder reaching the end of their contract, we have a vacancy for a secondary mathematics teacher (up to IGCSE level), required for an August 2025 start;

The ability to teach French and Art to IGCSE level would be desirable. As we are a small all-through school the willingness to teach across the key stages and outside of your specialism would be advantageous.

What you’ll bring

With ideally 2-3 years’ of experience teaching Mathematics up to IGCSE level, you’ll hold qualified teacher status. You’ll have strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and you’ll be excited and passionate about working as part of a small team of professionals making a big difference to the education and development of children on Ascension Island.

What’s it like to work on Ascension?

Ascension is a small volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic, with a warm stable climate (26-34°C). We are part of the wider British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated approximately 1,000 miles from the mainland of Africa and 800 miles from our nearest neighbour, the island of St Helena. To thrive here on this unique, challenging and beautiful island, you must be resilient, adaptable and able to live and work in an incredibly small community.

The appointment will be subject to:

Satisfactory employment references
Enhanced Criminal Records Check and Teacher Status checks
Satisfactory Medical Clearance (employee and any accompanying dependents)

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

Closing date: Monday 3rd March 2025

Interviews: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews [by MS Teams or Skype] may be scheduled before the application deadline. Early applications are encouraged.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other suitable skills and experience include Maths Teacher, Secondary School Teacher, IGCSE Mathematics Teacher, International School Teacher, Key Stage 3 & 4 Mathematics Teacher, STEM Teacher, Remote Island Teacher, Multidisciplinary Teacher, Mathematics Tutor, Overseas Teaching Opportunity.