Defence Children Services (DCS) Headteacher, Hornbill School, Brunei – Army

Defence Children Services (DCS) Headteacher, Hornbill School, Brunei – Army

Location: Seria, Hornbill

Grade: Group 2 Headteacher

Salary: £62570- £71778 scale, with additional generous benefits, depending on eligibility, including cost of living allowance, free housing, and utility bills for 5 years, free education for dependent children, annual flights, and pensionable service through the teacher pension scheme.

Contract: Permanent, Overseas

Working Pattern: Full-time

Closing Date: 20/02/2023 23:55

If you are an outstanding school leader with a proven track record, passion and determination, can promote and develop an ethos, culture and educational provision which empowers all to thrive then this is an opportunity for you!

Our vision is that we Educate the Child – Support the Family – Defend the Nation. Children are at the heart of all we do and in Hornbill School we aim for all our children to be ‘flying high’. We have many years of experience supporting our Service families and we are determined to make the very best of the short time children are with us.

We are looking for a dynamic and suitably experienced individual for whom our values and ethos resonate to become Headteacher, Hornbill School.

Hornbill School in Seria, Brunei provides education for primary children from 3 – 11 years and includes Treetops Early Years setting for 0 – 3 years. There are approximately 250 children on roll, although this varies according to military assignments. Proudly providing education for the children of soldiers in the Royal Gurkha Regiments and other MOD service personnel, the majority of the school population are Nepali. The school is well resourced by Defence Children Services.

Job Description

The key purpose of the role is to:

• Provide inspirational leadership and effective management in order to ensure that all children and staff flourish and achieve their full potential.
• Set the strategic direction and drive improvement of the school and early years setting.
• Develop an ethos, culture and educational provision which empowers all to thrive and succeed.
• Be responsible for the overall performance of Hornbill School and Treetops setting.
• Manage the school and setting budget and resources effectively.
• Work closely with DCS HQ to ensure Hornbill School and Treetops Early Years provides excellent education and care for all service children who attend.
• Successfully mitigate the challenges of mobility.
• Work closely with the military Command, School Governance Committee, parents and other key stakeholders in Brunei and the wider community to benefit the school.

Person Specification

The post holder will be required to hold Qualified teacher status and the following essential skills, knowledge and experience:

• Senior leadership experience in a Primary School as Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher of at least one UK maintained or MOD school with a proven track record of success.
• Ability to evaluate, improve and secure excellent teaching and pastoral care provided by staff across a Primary School.
• Thorough understanding of EYFS, KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum and how to implement a rich bespoke curriculum and appropriate assessment system which suits the context of the school community.
• Ability to lead and manage school improvement planning cycles, including evaluating school performance, prioritising strategic direction and implementing effective strategies which achieve desired outcomes.
• Experience of leading successful recruitment, induction and deployment of staff matched with effective use of budgets and resources in the best interests of pupils’ achievements and the school’s sustainability.
• Understanding of how to create a positive learning culture within which all children and staff are motivated and supported to learn and develop values, skills and subject knowledge.
• Experience of providing a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and school users, demonstrating a thorough understanding of, and commitment to, good practice in safeguarding, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion.

The following are desirable:

• Experience and/or understanding of working in the military context and overseas environments.
• Evidence of continual professional development at post graduate level.
• Demonstrable experience of significantly raising standards, in challenging/complex environments.

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.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
• Access to amenities in the Garrison.
• 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.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please contact Rowland Bucknill, Assistant Chief Education Officer, email: rowland.bucknill@modschools.org

To apply please visit Civil Service Jobs Defence Children Services (DCS) Headteacher, Hornbill Primary School, Brunei - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK to submit your completed application before the deadline of 20/02/2023 23:55

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.