SHAPE Class Teacher

Defence Children Services (DCS) Army

Location: British Section, SHAPE International School, Belgium

Grade: Other: Teacher

Salary: £31,650 - £43,607

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Closing Date: 25 May 2025

Defence Children Services (DCS) is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Classroom Teacher, who is compassionate, enthusiastic and can promote and develop an ethos, culture and educational provision which empowers all to thrive. This role is based in the British section, at our SHAPE International School, Belgium.

Defence Children Services (DCS) is a Defence delivery organisation, subordinated under Army Regional Command. Our Vision is that we Educate the Child – Support the Family – Defend the Nation. HQ DCS is UK based at Trenchard Lines, Upavon and has forward deployed staff all over the world. DCS is responsible for the education and care of children of accompanied Service and Defence entitled personnel in 21 of MOD schools and settings, located across the globe in areas such as Cyprus, Germany, Itay, Brunei etc.

We also provide advice and guidance in respect of education for service families in the United Kingdom and the wider world.

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

Job Description

To ensure outstanding learning and outcomes for students, we ensure our applicants work in line with the Teacher Standards' https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards.

Specific duties vary according to the needs of the school/role and further details can be found in each advert on the Civil Service Jobs Website.

The Primary class teacher position is key within school, making positive differences to children’s lives every day. This includes the following expectations for the post holder:

• To be responsible for learning and achievement of all children in a class, ensuring equal opportunity for all, and providing specialist teaching, if required, in a range of classes.
• To raise standards of children’s attainment and progress within teaching groups and to supervise and support children’s progress in line with expectations of the school.
• To accurately supervise the progress and achievements of children within teaching groups and pro-vide feedback to enable them to progress at least in line with expectations.
• Be accountable for children’s progress and development within teaching groups against targets set by the school.
• Provide support and intervention for children at risk of underachieving.
• Participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with other members of the school team.
• Contribute to the development of a curriculum area or areas and subject specific resources.
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing accurate boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• Work proactively and effectively in partnerships with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
• To act within the statutory framework, which sets out professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined on the current School Teachers Pay and Condition Document and achieve the DFE Teacher Standards in work and behaviours.
• Take ownership for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within School.

This is a full-time class teacher position. Specially recruited for overseas service appointees are not expected to return to the UK.

Further information is available on the attached job description.

Person Specification

The following experience, skills, and qualifications are essential criteria for the role:

• Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good knowledge of the English National Curriculum, and/or the EYFS Framework
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful completion of induction.
• Evidence of qualification will be required at interview. All qualifications declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.
• Experience of teaching in a mainstream UK school or an MOD school in a primary phase (essential)
• Evidence of recent and relevant training or professional development applicable to the post.

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 and Development opportunities for professional and personal development of skills.
• Access to amenities in SHAPE.
• 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 first having completed 12 months in post.
• Accommodation is free for the first five years of your MOD employment overseas with subsidised utilities. Thereafter a reasonable modest rent is payable.
• This post offers full relocation allowances subject to availability.
• Cost of Living Overseas Allowances is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status.

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.

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) - Primary Class Teacher - British Section, SHAPE International School, Belgium - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK [civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk] to submit your completed application before the deadline of 18 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.