Education
Teach in Jersey
Make our Island your classroom
In Jersey, we put children first and believe in empowering every child to reach their full potential in a well-resourced, and forward-thinking, education system.
Our schools are places of ambition, innovation, and support, where educators are trusted, valued and encouraged to grow. With 33 primary schools, 11 secondary schools and 1 Further Education college, our schools serve a variety of cultures, languages and backgrounds.
Whether you’re an experienced teacher or just starting out, Jersey offers a supportive and rewarding environment where you can make a lasting impact on learners’ lives.
Their future, our future, make it your future
On an island of 45 square miles, with golden beaches, rugged cliffs and serene countryside, field trips may be to the seaside, a castle or even to France. And with a minimal commute, our teachers enjoy active lives outside school both in and out of term-time. We enjoy a unique island lifestyle and a thriving, close-knit community.
And as with many aspects of Island life, our education system is familiar enough for comfort but offers some differences. We follow the Jersey Curriculum, which recognises the importance of Jersey culture, history and geography alongside our British heritage.
Become a teacher in Jersey
Living in the beautiful and accessible Island with a close-knit community has many advantages including having an impact on Islanders’ lives on a daily basis and teaching smaller classes in community schools with enviable environments.
Our Jersey School Review Framework promotes exceptional teaching and enables schools to achieve excellence through a combination of peer review and expert off-island support and challenge. In addition, there are many opportunities to further develop your career through an established CPD programme including NPQs and other recognised qualifications.
All teachers in Jersey must have Qualified Teacher Status with a registered teacher number. Jersey recognises most teacher qualifications in line with England and you can check whether your qualification is recognised in Jersey here.
You can see our current vacancies below.
Find out more about teaching in Jersey
We would love the opportunity to talk to you about teaching our children and young people and how we can develop your career. We will share with you what life is like on our wonderful Island, and how teaching in one of our schools may be the perfect fit you never knew existed.
To find out more, email education.recruitment@gov.je
Contact us
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Assistant Headteacher - Les Quenneavis School
Les Quennevais School
Children, Young People, Edu & Skills
12 Oct 2026
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Qualified Residential Practitioner
Children's Residential
Children, Young People, Edu & Skills
9 Oct 2026
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Teacher - La Moye Primary School - 2 Term Fixed Contract
La Moye School
Children, Young People, Edu & Skills
6 Oct 2026
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Teacher - Victoria College Prep
Victoria College Prep
Children, Young People, Edu & Skills
5 Oct 2026
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Learning Support Assistant - Les Quennevais
Les Quennevais School
Children, Young People, Edu & Skills
21 Sept 2026
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Why Jersey?
I came to Jersey for an improved quality of life and at the same time to develop my career as a teacher. There is a really collegiate relationship between schools, with support from advisers and opportunities to engage with the latest research and develop our skills.
People have a strong Parish identity and loyalty to the island, but they also look outwards to the UK and the wider world.
Emilio Chain-Lopez, Head of English, University of Sussex Graduate
Our Island
Striking scenery, a safe and inclusive society, miles of sandy beaches, high performing schools, an enviable work-life balance, a heritage, political and economic stability, low personal taxes, warm summers and mild winters.
Find out more about what it’s like to live in Jersey.
Our offer to you
A career with the Jersey Public Service comes with a range of benefits, alongside the chance to make a real difference in Islanders' lives.
