Defence Children Services (DCS) SK1 Class Teacher, Queen Berengaria Primary School

Defence Children Services (DCS) SK1 Class Teacher, Queen Berengaria Primary School

Location: Queen Berengaria School, Dhekelia, Cyprus

Grade: MPS 1-6

Salary: £30,000 - £41,333

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Closing Date: TBC

Are you a compassionate and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 teacher, who can promote and develop an ethos, culture and educational provision which empowers all to thrive. If so, then this role may be for you.

Queen Berengaria School opened in January 2023 and is an amalgamation of two primary schools. Queen Berengaria School is located in Dhekelia, serving two communities and with a diverse population of Army, Navy, RAF and Civilian families. FS2 – Year 6 children are educated in the main school building in Dhekelia, whilst FS1 children are educated in the Early Years Settings located in Ayios Nikolaos and Dhekelia.

Children are at the heart of what we do in QBS., We pride ourselves in creating a culture which allows all to flourish and achieve. We aim to ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve – Together’ and have an experienced staff team who have supported our Service Families for many years. Despite being a relatively new school, we are well-regarded in the local community.

QBS is looking for a dynamic, inspirational, caring, and excellent Key Stage 1 teacher, for whom our values and ethos resonate, to become part of our team.

QBS offers an English education, drawing on our host nation’s culture, to children between 3 and 11 years of age. Numbers on roll vary with assignments and usually we have approximately 300 children. Classes are structured in single year groups with 2-form entry.

The purpose of the job is:

• To be responsible for learning and achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equal opportunity for all.
• To raise standards of students’ attainment and progress within teaching groups and to supervise and support student progress in line with expectations of the school.
• To accurately supervise the progress and achievements of students within teaching groups and provide feedback to enable them to progress at least in line with expectations.
• To be accountable for student progress and development within teaching groups against targets set by the school.
• To provide support and intervention for students at risk of underachieving.
• To participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with other members of the school team.
• To contribute to the development of a curriculum area or areas and subject specific resources.
• To treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing accurate boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• To 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 Teacher Standards.
• To take ownership for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, please email Donna Simpson, Assistant Chief Education Officer: donna.simpson@modschools.org

To apply please visit Civil Service Jobs via this link to submit your completed application before the deadline of 19th September 2024.

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.