Class Teacher

Defence Children Services (DCS) Army

Location: 3 x Class Teachers, Episkopi & Akrotiri

Grade: Other: Teacher

Salary: £31,650

Contract: Permanent Overseas

Working Pattern: Full-time

Closing Date: 26th May 25

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Defence Children Services (DCS) is looking to appoint three enthusiastic and motivated classroom teachers across our Akrotiri (1 post) and Episkopi Primary Schools (2 posts). Currently, our schools are keen to recruit Early Years or Key Stage 1 teachers. The successful candidates will be strong classroom practitioners who are passionate about education and learning. The schools are situated in the Western Sovereign Base Area of Cyprus. This is an extraordinary place in which to learn and work. History, nature and technology exudes around every corner and even in the skies above us.

This post is advertised as Full time at 30 hours per week

Job Description

The successful candidate will need to be motivated, innovative, flexible and have a proven track record of working with children with a wide range of needs. They will have a passion for developing and extending potential in our pupils by recognising and nurturing individual qualities and strengths, and understanding well, the unique context of the school. This position is also suitable for ECTs and we would be delighted to support you through your first years of teaching. 

This appointment is subject to the teachers’ current conditions of employment contained in out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and the Teachers’ Standards in reference to MOD Schools teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, other current educational and employment legislation and the school’s ethos statement. The post holder will also be expected to take on the leadership and management of a curriculum area in addition to their class role. Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment

Main Purpose

• To carry out the duties of a class teacher as set out in the above documents.
• To show a strong commitment to the ethos of our school.
• To ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all pupils.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and knowledge:

• Recent and relevant experience of teaching within the primary phase, specifically the Early Years or Key Stage 1.
• An excellent, learning practitioner who is able to meet all the standards as required by the Teaching Standards.
• To be able to effectively use data, assessment and target setting to raise standards/address weaknesses.
• To have a strong understanding of National policies, priorities and statutory frameworks.
• To have a strong understanding and knowledge of assessment and tracking of pupil progress.
• To be able to effectively use technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• To be able to create and promote a stimulating learning environment for all learners.
• To demonstrate good understanding of and commitment to inclusion and evidence inclusive practice which enables all to succeed and be challenged.
• A good understanding of safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people
• An understanding of health and safety and how this is managed in the workplace relevant to the role
• Have experience of having taught in a UK or MOD school.

Essential Personal qualities:

• High expectations and standards of self and others.
• Good communication skills.
• Well-organised.
• Ability to prioritise time effectively.
• Self-motivated.
• Commitment to personal impact and enthusiasm.
• Commitment and integrity.
• Ability to work as part of a team, respecting equality and diversity.
• A commitment to further professional development.
• A willingness and enthusiasm to participate in the wider life of the school including extra-curricular activities.
• An understanding of how to maximize the learning potential for pupils and proven ability to demonstrate high quality practice in the linked processes of planning, teaching and assessment for learning.
• Excellent attendance record.

Qualifications

Qualified Teaching Status (QTS)

Evidence of qualification will be required at interview. All qualifications/licences declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalent Qualifications will not be accepted.

Benefits

We are passionate about delivering extraordinary things for our people. We employ people who challenge and guide each other, working within a highly capable team who will support you to develop your skills and experience. Some of the many benefits you will receive include:

• Learning & Development opportunities for professional & personal development of skills
• A culture encouraging inclusion & diversity
• Medical & dental support
• Superannuation is in accordance with the Teachers Pension Scheme
• A paid annual return flight to the UK is also provided for each family member after completing 12 months in post.

In line with the TACOs for this post, accommodation is free for the first five years of your MOD employment overseas with subsidised utilities. Thereafter, rent and utilities are payable. Please note if you have previously worked overseas for the MOD and have been in recipient of free rent and utilities then that period will be deducted from your five-year allowance. 

This post offers full relocation allowances subject to availability. Cost of Living Overseas Allowances is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status. 

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts. 

Discover My Benefits: 

Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/  

To apply please visit Civil Service Jobs Defence Children Services (DCS) 3 x Class Teachers, Cyprus - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK [civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk] to submit your completed application before the deadline of 26 May 2025.

Defence Children Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.