Headteacher

SERVICE CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

HEADTEACHER
DHEKELIA SCHOOL
CYPRUS

Vacancy No: 1453417

Service Children’s Education is seeking to appoint a Headteacher to Dhekelia School, Cyprus.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a successful and inspirational senior leader with a clear vision for Dhekelia School to be an outstanding school.
• Have a proven track record of successful school senior leadership and be able to lead by example.
• Be able to demonstrate high expectations for highly mobile learners’ progress and achievement.
• Possess high level interpersonal and team building skills.
• Value each member of the school community and seek to support their efforts for individual success.
• Have excellent communication skills with all members of the school community.

You must have a UK recognised teaching qualification.

The closing date for completed applications is 2400hrs (GMT) on Tuesday, 26th May 2015.

For further information please contact Doug Munro, SAEO (Cyprus) on doug.munro@sceschools.com

Interviews will be held in Cyprus. 

Applicants are invited to submit the Supporting Statement Application Form to demonstrate the criteria of the post. 

Applications can only be submitted by visiting https://jobsstatic.civilservice.gov.uk/csjobs.html where you must complete the online application form. You will need to download the Supporting Statement Application Form, this can be found on the vacancy page under ‘Downloads’ and when completed the form must be uploaded to your online application on Civil Service Jobs.

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

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.

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 grant is also payable.

Accommodation is free for the first five years, with subsidised heating and electricity. For internal applicants, please note that the 5 year rule is not altered if you are successful in attaining a new appointment with SCE.

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.

Salary values for teaching posts mirror those in the England and Wales Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.

Superannuation is in accordance with TPS.

This post requires an Enhanced Disclosure from the Defence Barring Service (DBS). 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.