Key Stage 1 Teacher
Defence Children Services (DCS) Army
Location: Key Stage 1 Teacher, British Forces School, Naples, Italy.
Grade: Other: Teacher
Salary: £31,650- £43,607Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
Closing Date: 18 May 2025
British Forces School Naples is looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and extremely motivated Foundation Stage classroom teacher. Are you an excellent teacher looking for a new opportunity to work overseas? Then this role may be for you!
Children are at the heart of all we do and in British Forces School (BFS), Naples we aim for all our children to ‘Be the best that you can be in all that you do’. 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.BFS Naples in Italy provides education for primary children from 3 – 11 years. Proudly providing education for the children of UK MOD personnel assigned to NATO.
This post is advertised as Full time at 30 hours per week
Job Description
To ensure outstanding learning and outcomes for students, the successful applicant is to work in line with the Teacher Standards' https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teachers-standards.
Specific duties vary according to the needs of the school and currently include:
- 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 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 school
Full details of the job description are available as an attachment to this advert.
Person Specification
The following experience, skills, and qualifications are essential criteria for the role:
- UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful completion of Induction programme at the time of application.
- Good subject and curriculum knowledge of the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage for England.
- Proven experience of making accurate assessments that inform planning and enable pupils to improve.
- Proven experience of adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
- Demonstrate how effective behaviour management that ensures a good and safe learning environment.
- Willing to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
The following skills and experience are desirable:
- Knowledge and understanding of supporting the needs of the children of military personnel
- Demonstrates a resilient, passionate and hardworking outlook, flexible approach and projects a professional image.
Qualifications
UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful completion of Induction programme at the time of application.
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.
- Medical and dental support.
- 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 eligibility.
- 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, Rowland Bucknill, at Rowland.Bucknill@modschools.org
To apply please visit Civil Service Jobs Defence Children Services (DCS)- Key Stage 1 Teacher
- British Forces School, Naples
- Civil Service Jobs
- GOV.UK [civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk] to submit your completed application before the deadline of 18 May 2025.
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.