Defence Children Services (DCS) Literacy Leader (English, Early Reading and Literacy across the curriculum), Episkopi Primary School, Cyprus- Army(Copy)

Are you a passionate, self-motivated teacher looking for a new role in a beautiful location? Then this role at Episkopi Primary School may be for you! 

We are looking for a Key Stage 2 Teacher with experience in Literacy. 

Episkopi Primary School is one of four MOD primary schools situated in the West Sovereign Base Area of Cyprus (WSBA) overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. 

We are warm, friendly and welcoming – to children and staff!  Our team are committed to the belief that every person in our community has the potential to exceed and excel because we believe that flourishing adults enable flourishing children.    

At Episkopi Primary School, we nurture and cherish each child by developing strong relationships built on respect, a sense of responsibility and kindness.  This is the foundation for our learning and growing together in a happy, warm and purposeful environment.

 Our aim is to support our children to develop curiosity and a thirst for learning that will grow and develop throughout their life.  We encourage our children to embrace challenge, and opportunities to reflect, as they develop resilience and a pride in their achievements, both in the classroom and beyond.  We develop our curriculum and wider learning opportunities to capitalise on our unique setting and environment ensuring high quality learning opportunities to enable our children to be:

Curious and kind – to have the courage to shine!

This is an established MoD post within Cyprus and any Cypriot National will not be eligible to apply as a UKBC  

Specially recruited for overseas service appointees are not expected to return to the UK.

This position is advertised at 30 hours per week.   

Please be advised that Defence Children Services and Strategic Command are conducting a review of secondary education provision in Cyprus.  Some posts will be affected by this review however it is assessed that that this post will be unlikely to be subject to change before Autumn 2027. 

This appointment is subject to the teachers’ current conditions of employment contained in out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), referring to MOD Schools teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, other current educational and employment legislation, relevant teacher standards and the school’s ethos statement.

 Under the reasonable direction of the headteacher, carry out the professional duties of a class teacher, as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), making reference to MOD Schools teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.  The post holder will also be expected to take on the leadership and management of a curriculum area in addition to their class role.

 Responsibilities specific to the post:

• To undertake general duties involving the education and welfare of the pupils in accordance with the requirements of the “Conditions of Employment of School Teachers”, the EYFS Curriculum, the National Curriculum, the school’s aims and objectives, MOD policies and Contract of Employment, maintaining core or post threshold teaching standards as appropriate.
• Set high expectations and ensure good progress and outcomes for all pupils in the class.

• To undertake the teaching and maximise the learning of any group of children, as directed by the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher/ Assistant Headteacher across all the primary subjects offered by the school.
• To promote and celebrate high standards of achievement through excellent practice in all spheres of school life.
• To lead the planning, organisation and maintenance of a learning environment appropriate to the developing needs and interests of children.
• To maintain the highest standards of teaching and learning within a dynamic and purposeful curriculum, which provides high quality opportunities for all.
• To share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and good behaviour of all pupils in the school.
• To take part in the school’s staff development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• To foster and promote positive, effective relationships between staff, children and parents through personal and professional example.

• To contribute and be committed to the development and communication of the long-term vision of the school.

• To take an active participation in the self-review and evaluation procedures and practices of the school (SEF/SDP).

• To work closely with colleagues to ensure effective transition between phases/year groups.
• To work closely with colleagues to ensure the continuity of experience both across the phase and between phases to ensure children make good progress and standards of achievement are raised.
• To be personally responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children s/he is responsible for, or encounters across the school.
• To work with the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher and other staff to monitor the development and progress of the children.

• To establish and maintain good community relations by creating effective working links with parents, the wider community and external agencies as required.
• To ensure that parents are given regular and frequent opportunities to discuss the progress of their children in line with the school’s open-door policy.            

Teaching and Learning Responsibility (Literacy including English and Early Reading)

• To lead and develop staff within the area of responsibility, communicating effectively and ensuring successful team work.
• To support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and ensure that standards and expectations are met within appropriate phases or subject areas.
• To develop and enhance the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum offer across a specified area of responsibility.
• To deliver robust and impactful quality assurance through the school improvement agenda and keep abreast of changes to assessment and curriculum frameworks, research or guidance.
• To secure and sustain the high profile of a specific area of responsibility in the school and continuously aspire to ambitious, high quality performance and outcomes.
• To lead the development of appropriate resources, schemes of work, assessment policies and teaching and learning strategies and secure coverage of a relevant, high quality curriculum.
• To work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans which have coherence and relevance to the needs of pupils and to the aims and strategic plans of the school and DCS.
• To establish and maintain clear improvement plans, milestones and performance targets.
• To evaluate the quality of teaching and learning, curriculum provision and celebrate success and challenge underperformance where necessary to ensure short- and long-term improvements in the educational offer and in outcomes.
• To collaborate with other colleagues to ensure that the work within the specified area of responsibility fully reflects the school’s distinctive ethos and vision.
• To embed effective systems and processes of school improvement through robust quality assurance and self-evaluation.
• To be accountable for the development and delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive and high-quality curriculum, building in effective assessments and extended learning opportunities.
• To keep up to date with evidenced based and other developments and changes to the development and delivery of the specified area of responsibility.
• To work with the Senior Leaders and relevant staff to set up extra-curricular opportunities including visits and cultural experiences.
• To ensure that staff development needs are identified in order to improve the quality of education provided and appropriate programmes are identified to meet such needs.
• To establish common standards of practice within the area of responsibility with regard to assessment of and for learning, adaptive teaching etc. and to develop high quality teaching and learning within the area.
• To develop strategies to involve parents and carers in their children’s learning and in the life of the school and support them in understanding how they can help their children to succeed.

Staff Development:

• To attend staff meetings and internal staff training days as required by the Headteacher.
• Attend external in-service training as appropriate to the post as required by the Headteacher.
• Deliver school-based training as necessary and appropriate to the professional development of staff.
• Participate fully in MOD Schools’ performance management programme as administered within the school to support the School’s Improvement work as well as developing own professional needs.

 Mandatory Duties

 Health and Safety

• To observe school and MOD policy with regard to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities issues.

Equal Opportunities

• Be personally responsible for inclusion and equal opportunities awareness, carrying out the provisions contained in the MOD Equal Opportunities policy.

 Safeguarding Children

The School’s legal responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of children goes beyond basic child protection procedures.  The duty is now to ensure that safeguarding permeates all activity and functions and supports the Safeguarding Policy.  Therefore, to be personally responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children s/he is responsible for, or comes into contact with across the school. 

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At Episkopi Primary School, we value our staff team and know that consistent, high quality classroom teaching is the key to ensuring our children are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to be the best that they can be.  We are committed to inspiring the futures of the children we serve through a cohesive, inclusive and relevant curriculum which enables and encourages them to question the world around them and be curious learners. This results in our children understanding that curious minds and kind hearts result in flourishing futures. We nurture and support our children within our unique context and equip them with the skills, knowledge and attitudes they need to become confident, determined and respectful young people who have exciting and ambitious aspirations for their futures.

At Episkopi Primary School, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced and excellent KS2 teacher who will lead English across the school. 

What experience you might have had:

As a highly motivated excellent class teacher, first and foremost, you will have a passion for ensuring the best outcomes for our children, staff and school by supporting all with the best opportunities to succeed. You may already be middle leader and you will have the skills and experience to share a forward-looking, ambitious and positive ethos in the classroom and as a leader at Episkopi Primary. You will be keen to develop your skills further by supporting children and colleagues, and ensuring that, at Episkopi Primary School, we leave a positive legacy for all of our team.  If you feel you meet our person specification and are passionate about education and teaching, we would love to hear from you.

Our Literacy Leader needs to be an excellent classroom practitioner to inspire and develop practice in others. The appointed candidate will take the lead role in Literacy across the school and this will include English and Early Reading, working with a team of colleagues to develop all elements of Literacy through the curriculum effectively across all phases.  The role is class based with appropriately allocated leadership time to develop this core role.  This is an exciting and key role in our school which will positively impact outcomes for our pupils and development for our staff.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for education combined with drive and determination. They will also need to demonstrate a secure of understanding of safeguarding, as we take our role in safeguarding very seriously.

We value our staff team and know that consistent, high quality classroom teaching is the key to ensuring our children are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to be the best that they can be.  We are looking for a teacher who wants to be involved in the broader life of school, whilst being an excellent team player and who has the ability to manage positive relationships with all stakeholders.  We are looking for someone who is forward thinking, dynamic and committed to learning more about being the best teacher and leader they can be and to making a difference to our children, their families and our community. 

For further information about the position, please refer to the Job Description within this applicant pack.  Interviews will take place in Cyprus with dates to be confirmed.  

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.

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• 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.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 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, rent and utilities are 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

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.

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Job contact :

• Name : Natalie Watts, Head Teacher, Episkopi Primary School
• Email : natalie.watts@modschools.org

Recruitment team

• Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk