CAYMAN PREP & HIGH SCHOOL

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 IGCSE 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 looking for enthusiastic, positive, and forward-thinking individuals to join our supportive, collaborative community. We are focused on excellent, child-centred learning for all and invite your application to be a part of our high-performing team at the High School site October/November 2025 for the following position:

Teacher – Music                                                                                                           (Job Ref# B183-25-26)           

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Music along with an internationally recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE/PGDE, HDip Ed, or Bachelor of Education. A minimum of three years’ recent teaching experience at Key Stages 3 and 4 (GCSE) is required, with experience at Key Stage 5 (A Level) considered an advantage.

A specialism in piano with strong keyboard skills would be desirable, while expertise in strings would also be advantageous. Our music programme has a practical, hands-on focus at Key Stage 3, including class-based instrumental teaching.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about music, committed to raising its profile within the school, and confident in leading rehearsals before, during, and after the school day, as well as contributing to live school performances. In addition to music teaching, there may be opportunities to teach other subjects at Key Stage 3, helping to shape a dynamic and creative learning experience for our students.

In addition to the requirements for the teaching position listed above, the successful candidate:

• Must be an excellent classroom practitioner with creative and innovative ideas and committed to achieving high academic standards.
• Must have recent teaching experience in the relevant subject and up to date knowledge of the British National Curriculum.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and can differentiate learning to meet the 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 be fully IT literate.
• Must be willing to drive and support a wide range of school-related activities.
• Must understand character-based learning and be able to deliver using an individual learning plan for every child.
• Will be expected to 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$49,700.00 – CI$69,700.00 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale.  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/4neSi3a

The cover letter should be addressed to:

Mr. Karl Murphy, High School Principal

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/

Deadline for receipt of applications: Friday, September 19^th, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.