Western Sovereign Base Area, Episkopi, Cyprus Job Summary Are you passionate about music education and committed to ensuring that young people have access to high-quality musical experiences both in and beyond the classroom? Defence Children Services(DCS) Music is a dedicated Music Service supporting Ministry of Defence(MoD) schools. We deliver an inclusive music education programme from Early Years to Sixth Form, including classroom music, instrumental tuition, and performance opportunities for students of all ages. We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Music Teacher to join the Music team. The candidate will predominantly work in St. John’s Secondary School where there are approximately 200 children on role (this fluctuates due to mobility). The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and teaching the Key Stage (KS) 3/4 music curriculum and delivering instrumental lessons in either rock and pop instruments or brass. In addition, the successful candidate will deliver small group instrumental lessons to pupils in primary schools and support outreach programmes. This will include online delivery and in-person teaching across other MoD schools in Cyprus and globally. Travel between schools in Cyprus and occasional travel to other MoD schools globally may be required. This position is advertised as full time at 30 hours per week DCS is a Defence delivery organisation, subordinated under Army Regional Command. Our Vision is that we Educate the Child – Support the Family – Defend the Nation. HQ DCS is UK based at Trenchard Lines, Upavon and has forward deployed staff all over the world. DCS is responsible for the education and care of children of accompanied Service and Defence entitled personnel in MOD schools and settings; provides advice and guidance in respect of education for service families in the United Kingdom and the wider world. DCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children and young people in our care and expect all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. The Ministry of Defence employs over 50,000 Civil Servants. Within that, the Army Top Level Budget (TLB) employs around 7,000 MOD Civil Servants located at over 300 locations. Ours is a diverse workforce, with roles ranging from trainers, human resources, teachers, and psychologists to storekeepers, financiers, project and programme managers, and policy secretariat staff. There are many different functions and professions delivering key outputs for the Army. Job Description What will the successful candidate be doing? To Ensure Outstanding Learning And Outcomes For Students, We Ensure Our Applicants Work In Line With The Teacher Standards' Teachers' Standards - GOV.UK. The Key Areas Of Responsibility For This Role Include: To endeavour to ensure continuously outstanding student progress through effective teaching and learning in whole class and small group settings. To contribute to the teaching of a broad, balanced and stimulating Music curriculum across the full range of ability and help students to develop as independent learners. To make a full contribution to the wider life of DCS Schools and Community through the delivery of co-curricular, outreach and performance opportunities. To set high expectations for all students, to deepen their knowledge and understanding to maximise their achievement. To model positive behaviour management strategies in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes self-esteem. To contribute to the routine administrative work of the school and DCS Music and support and enable others to provide an engaging curriculum. To assess and record student progress giving positive and effective feedback that improves the learning of students in line with school policies and to take part fully in the School’s reporting framework. To engage fully with whole school improvement cycles including individual performance reviews. To carry out any reasonable requests made by the DCS Music Lead Teacher in line with the Teacher’s Pay and Conditions of service. To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in accordance with each School and DCS’ Safeguarding Policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education. To be able to deliver Music courses to GCSE. To be able to prepare students for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) or alternative performance and theory exams The above list is not exhaustive. It provides an understanding of the nature and breadth of the position. Specially recruited for overseas service appointees are not expected to return to the UK. If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com What will the successful candidate be doing? To Ensure Outstanding Learning And Outcomes For Students, We Ensure Our Applicants Work In Line With The Teacher Standards' Teachers' Standards - GOV.UK. The Key Areas Of Responsibility For This Role Include: To endeavour to ensure continuously outstanding student progress through effective teaching and learning in whole class and small group settings. To contribute to the teaching of a broad, balanced and stimulating Music curriculum across the full range of ability and help students to develop as independent learners. To make a full contribution to the wider life of DCS Schools and Community through the delivery of co-curricular, outreach and performance opportunities. To set high expectations for all students, to deepen their knowledge and understanding to maximise their achievement. To model positive behaviour management strategies in an environment of mutual respect which allows students to feel safe and secure and promotes self-esteem. To contribute to the routine administrative work of the school and DCS Music and support and enable others to provide an engaging curriculum. To assess and record student progress giving positive and effective feedback that improves the learning of students in line with school policies and to take part fully in the School’s reporting framework. To engage fully with whole school improvement cycles including individual performance reviews. To carry out any reasonable requests made by the DCS Music Lead Teacher in line with the Teacher’s Pay and Conditions of service. To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in accordance with each School and DCS’ Safeguarding Policy and Keeping Children Safe in Education. To be able to deliver Music courses to GCSE. To be able to prepare students for ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) or alternative performance and theory exams The above list is not exhaustive. It provides an understanding of the nature and breadth of the position. Specially recruited for overseas service appointees are not expected to return to the UK. If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please indicate that your vacancy is being handled by Resourcing Team 1. If you experience any technical difficulties with the CS Jobs system, please contact the Support Team at candidate@support.oleeo.com Person specification The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Essential Skills Experience of teaching music at Key Stages 3 and 4 Experience of preparing students for GCSE Music and / or vocational music qualifications Successful experience of teaching in a UK school Strong music subject knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum Specialist training or impactful experience of instrumental teaching (e.g. brass or rock/pop) Evidence of continued professional development Ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons that cater to diverse learners Ability to assess and monitor student progress effectively Effective classroom management skills Understanding of safeguarding and child protection Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Resilience, adaptability, and a proactive attitude Commitment to inclusive education and the development of the whole child Willingness to travel between schools and contribute to outreach teaching Ability to work flexibly as part of a team Desirable Criteria Experience of teaching primary aged pupils Knowledge of music technology to support teaching and learning Experience of teaching Key Stage 5 Music courses Experience of entering pupils for Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) /Trinity College London Music Qualifications/RSL (Rock School Level Awards) performance or theory exams Experience of teaching online. Licences Driving licence Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status (UK awarded) / PGCE (UK awarded) Degree in Music or a related subject Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music(ABRSM) Grade 5 Theory Grade 8 in an instrument (any board or equivalent performance ability) Evidence will be required at interview. All qualifications, licences or memberships declared must be held at point of application and if applicable be in date. Equivalents will not be accepted. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Working Together Developing Self and Others Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Presentation Teaching Standards Delivery of a Lesson and post lesson evaluation conversation. 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 & Development opportunities for professional & personal development of skills. A culture encouraging inclusion & diversity. Medical & dental support. Pensions: 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 completing 12 months in post. In line with the TACOs for this post, accommodation is free for the first five years of your MOD employment overseas with subsidised utilities. Thereafter, rent and utilities are payable. Please note if you have previously worked overseas for the MOD and have been in recipient of free rent and utilities then that period will be deducted from your five-year allowance. Please follow the link to visit the Discover My Benefits site which showcases the benefits and discounts offered when working as a civilian for the MOD. https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/civilian/ This post offers full relocation allowances subject to availability. Cost of Living Overseas Allowances is payable based on personal circumstances and marital status. 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. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. At Sift You Will Be Assessed On: Knowledge, skills and experience of the essential criteria detailed in the Personal Statement, CV and qualifications. Your Personal Statement (maximum 1,250 words) should demonstrate the relevant skills and experience that detail how you meet the essential criteria as detailed in the personal specification including examples of evidence. There will be a two stage interview approach. Those successful at sift will be invited to a MS Teams first interview where you will assessed on the Teaching Standards and the below Civil Service Behaviours; Communicating and Influencing Working together Developing self and others Only those who pass the minimum criteria in the first interview will be invited to attend a face to face second interview at the school in Cyprus. Is it to be noted that candidates will be expected to self fund the travel to Cyprus. MOD do not reimburse travel costs for interviews but further details on travel and accommodation will be discussed when invited for second interview. For the second interview candidates will be assessed against; Delivery of a 10-minute presentation, themed 'How can you use your skills and experience to build a sustainable local ‘eco-system’ for music education across all MOD schools and settings' Delivery of a 45 minute lesson with a post lesson evaluation conversation. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. The Ministry of Defence adopts a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviours, which includes bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and victimisation. You will not be eligible and will not be considered for this post if you have been dismissed from a role for such unacceptable behaviours within the last five years. This will also apply if you resign or otherwise leave a role but, because of an adverse decision, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had you continued in that employment. Pre-employment checks will be carried out. This is an established MOD post within Cyprus and any Cypriot National will not be eligible to apply as a UKBC (UK British Civil Servant). As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn. The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigation's can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment. 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Nationality requirements This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : Rachel Miles Email : Rachel.miles@modschools.org Recruitment team Email : DBSCivPers-ResourcingTeam1@mod.gov.uk Further information Please see Further Information document attached.