Graduate Teacher - Agricultural Science
Job- University Graduate
- Bachelor
- 2 years of teaching experience
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
- A bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science or a relevant academic discipline AND
- A teacher certificate or diploma in agricultural science (The certificate or diploma may be encompassed in the degree).
- A minimum of two (2) years of teaching practice experience in a classroom setting at the secondary school level during the teacher training to respond effectively to the challenges of the job.
For Vocational Teachers:
- An industry standard qualification (e.g. city and guilds) in a relevant vocational discipline AND
- A teacher certificate or diploma AND
- Associated vocational experience of a minimum of three (3) years
Application Procedure:
- Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page, National Turks & Caicos Islander Status Card (where applicable). Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.
- Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.
- Applications without all supporting documents will not be processed.
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.
Application Deadline: 24th May 2024
Salary: $48,320.00 per annum plus allowances
For persons recruited outside of the Turks & Caicos Islands a two-year extendable contract is offered. Other benefits in addition to basic salary include a Housing Allowance, End-of-contract gratuity of 6%, return passes for a family of up to two children under the age of 18 years, freight cost, and duty exemption on personal effects imported within six months of the appointment.
This is a specialist position that has unit-level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.
Job Title: Graduate Teacher – Agricultural Science
Ministry: Education, Youth, Sports & Culture
Department: Education Department
Location: North Caicos but at the discretion of TCI Public Service may be relocated to another part of TCI
Job Summary:
This is a specialist position that has unit-level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.
Tasks And Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver agricultural science lessons using a range of skills such as teaching, lectures, field trips, demonstrations, and hands-on/practical experiences to promote effective learning
- Plan and develop curriculum, and work in collaboration with the mathematics department to deliver authentic agricultural science lessons
- Guide agricultural science students in laboratory work assignments.
- Mark work, give appropriate feedback, and maintain records of students’ progress and development in the agricultural science program.
- Research new topic areas, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge, and then devise and write new curriculum materials in agricultural science
- Select and use a range of different learning resources and equipment, including LCD projectors, podcasts interactive whiteboards, and farming tools, where available, in the teaching and learning of agricultural science
- Undertake pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of form teacher, and supporting students on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties where appropriate. Refer all other matters to the relevant member of staff
- Prepare students for agricultural science (CSEC) external examinations.
- Organise field trips to encourage students’ innovation and creativity.
- Manage student behavior in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehavior.
- Participate in and organize extracurricular activities, such as formal dinners, social activities, fundraising events, and sporting events as directed by the head of the department of members of the administrative team.
- Participate in staff meetings, departmental meetings, PTA meetings, parent evenings, and whole school staff development seminars/workshops.
- Liaise with other professionals, such as Agricultural extension officers, careers advisers, guidance counselors, educational psychologists, and social welfare officers.
- Help guide students in their selection of career choices in the areas of agricultural science
- Answer and resolve students’ academic problems arising in agricultural science classes
- Teach students the relevant and appropriate concepts and practical skills in crop production, the business of farming, animal production, animal management, and horticulture.
- Assist students with SBAs and record-keeping methods in agricultural science
- Undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (INSET) as part of continuing professional development (CPD) in agricultural science
- Teach the Agricultural Science secondary curriculum, in Forms 1 to 5 appropriate to the age and learning needs of the students.
- Develop hydroponic methods of agriculture used to compensate for the scarcity of land and the importance of water recycling in agricultural use.
- Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules, and regulations.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
The Department of Education, under the leadership of the Director of Education, is the unit directly responsible for the daily management of education (pre-primary, primary, and secondary) including the supervision of public and private schools, student and school registration, advising schools on administrative and education issues, and curriculum review and development, among other core functions.
The Director is supported by several Education Officers who assume responsibility for the different areas of education. A number of them are multi-functional as is often the case in small jurisdictions. The administrative, secretarial and clerical staff complement the team.
There are fourteen public schools in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Ten are primary schools and four are secondary schools. The primary program caters to the first eight years of a child’s school life. The secondary program caters to the last five years of the child’s compulsory school life.