Assistant Director of Education

SERVICE CHILDREN'S EDUCATION

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

SOULBURY TIER 3 ABATED 27 (£58,350) - 33 (£64,388)

Vacancy No: 1409376

SCE seeks to appoint an Assistant Director for Education.

We are looking for a candidate who has deep experience in the leadership and management of schools and a thorough understanding of the ways in which children learn.

The successful candidate will have a clear vision and understanding of those elements that contribute to produce outstanding schools in the SCE context.

The focus of the post will be to lead the Inspection Advisory Team and the School Improvement Service. The post holder will be a member of the Management Board and will work in partnership with this successful team, under the direction of the Director of Education.

The post will initially be based in Bielefeld, Germany and will relocate to UK  as the number of schools in Germany decrease. Essential overseas travel will be necessary but the main operational area will be from the Bielefeld office.

This post offers an exciting and challenging opportunity during times of change and will require the establishment of excellent working relationships. The heart of this post will be an unswerving commitment to the education, care and well-being of every SCE child.

For a person specification and job description relating to this post please visit www.sce-web.com/

For further information about the post please contact
SCE-DirOfEducation@mod.uk or johanna.murphy908@mod.uk

The closing date is 2400hrs (GMT) Friday, 2nd May 2014. 

For any issues regarding the online application process please e-mail peopleservices@dbs.mod.uk  or call 0800 345 7772.

Applications can only be submitted by visiting https://jobsstatic.civilservice.gov.uk/csjobs.html where you must complete the online application form and attach a supporting statement ensuring you include as a footer your name on each page you submit.

The attractive package for this post includes a tax-free Cost of Living Allowance COLA. This is variable and related to family size. A tax free transfer is also payable. Accommodation overseas is free for the first five years, with subsidised utilities. For internal applicants, please note that the 5 year rule is not altered if you are successful in attaining a new appointment with SCE.

This post is a permanent post, provided you perform well during the first year.

Soulbury posts are in accordance with PSPCS.

REFERENCES - For clearances purposes SCE / MOD DBS require a minimum of 3 references, these must include your most recent teaching placement and your final placement. These referees must cover 3 years employment history prior to the time of application.

In order to fulfil the security and vetting requirements, it is normally expected that applicants will have been UK residents for three out of five years. Time spent outside of the UK over and above this level extends the time taken to complete the checks (usually over the normal term notice period) and in some cases, may result in non completion as a result of insufficient evidence. If you require further clarification please contact peopleservices@dbs.mod.uk or call 0800 345 7772 for advice.                                           

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure from the CRB. Service Children's Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.

The MoD is an Equal Opportunities employer and seeks to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the stated requirements.