MS/UPS Teacher
Hornbill School
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2015
Job overview
Vacancy No: 1444482
Are you looking for an exciting, interesting challenge overseas?
We are seeking to recruit energetic and inspiring class teachers for our unique school in Brunei. This is an exciting and challenging professional opportunity for teachers who would welcome working with our Gurkha and British community. With over two thirds of our children having English as an Additional Language an interest or experience in EAL would be an advantage. Working at Hornbill School will involve teaching in a designated Phase.
There is the possibility for fixed term contracts of one, two or three years.
Main qualities we require are:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to inspire children and raise achievement.
- Exceptional classroom practitioner.
- Have a ‘can do’ approach ensuring the best learning opportunities are provided for all.
- Emotional resilience and flexibility.
We can offer:
- An opportunity of a lifetime.
For further information about the school visit www.hornbillschool.com
The closing date is 2400hrs (GMT) Thursday, 12th March 2015.
You must have a UK recognised teaching qualification.
Applicants are invited to submit a supporting statement to demonstrate the criteria of the post. For a person specification please email sce.recruitment@sceschools.org
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.
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 these posts includes a tax-free Cost of Living Allowance COLA. This is variable and related to family size. A tax free transfer grant may also be 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.
These posts require an Enhanced Disclosure from the 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.
About Hornbill School
- Hornbill School
- HQ Brunei Garrison, Tuker Lines, Seria, BFPO 11
- Brunei
- Brunei Darussalam
Hornbill School offers outstanding education provision. It is an exciting and vibrant school that caters for both Nepali children of Gurkha soldiers and children of serving British military and MOD civilian personnel. Whilst we currently have around 320 pupils, as a primary school we have the capacity to accommodate up to 500 children from 3 - 11 years of age. Usually the school has around 85-90% of children with English as an additional language, with high mobility as a result of unit moves and redeployment.
The children are organised, where possible, into single age groups throughout the school with favourable pupil teacher ratios to allow for the special circumstances of combining two distinct curricula and high mobility.
All classes have a UK based teacher and each year team has a Nepali Specialist Teacher working alongside UK based colleagues. The school also has a strong team of Keyworkers, Learning Support Assistants, and a variety of administrative roles, all of which contribute to the support for in-class and whole school issues.
The school follows the National Curriculum for England (2014) for all children. The principal teaching is English, with variations for Nepali children to meet their own national requirements and preserve familiarity with their first language and culture.
Like all other MOD schools, Hornbill School is subject to inspections from HMI/OFSTED. Our school was graded outstanding by HMI Ofsted in 2009 and 2014.
After their last visit in May 2014, Her Majesty’s Inspectors wrote:
“Excellence has been sustained since the last inspection. Standards in reading, writing and mathematics have risen and are above average. Pupils are exceptionally well-prepared to deal with change and their future learning.”
“Pupils of different abilities make excellent progress. Any barriers that hinder learning are successfully overcome. Gaps in pupils’ knowledge and skills are closed quickly.” “Specialist teachers, including those from Nepal, and carefully tailored support ensure that all pupils can excel and develop their talents.”
“Skilful staff know their pupils extremely well, make learning interesting, purposeful and give useful feedback. What pupils need to do to improve is not precise in a few classes.”
“Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary and embodies the strong values that underpin everything the school does. Parents, staff and pupils are justifiably proud.”
“Hornbill is an outstanding school. It is also unique and special. It is unique because it experiences exceptional levels of pupil mobility and successfully caters for pupils and families with distinct and diverse cultural needs. It is special, not just because of the excellent achievement of its pupils but also for the extent to which the values it actively promotes mean that pupils demonstrate respect, kindness and a genuine concern for others in all that they do. This is recognised and valued by parents”
Hornbill School staff are talented, committed to school improvement and keen to drive forward change with energy and enthusiasm. Parents, the Garrison and the School Governance Committee members are highly supportive and, again, committed to the success of the school at all levels. We work in a unique way, in a wonderful setting, celebrating the richness and diversity of cultures and language in order to build together a successful future for children.
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