St. Christopher's EYFS Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Salary:
£57,831 - £63,815pa
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
ASAP
Apply by:
21 September 2025
Job overview
St Christopher's Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Unit is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced EYFS Leader who is skilled, caring and resilient, to lead St Christopher's in providing high-quality educational provision, which suits the needs of the military community in the unique and special setting of Gibraltar.
Children are at the heart of all we do, and we believe that learning is one of life's greatest adventures. We aim to foster a love of learning in our children that will last for a lifetime, enabling all to flourish and achieve. We have many years of experience supporting our Service families and educational provision and care in our location is highly regarded.
St Christopher's one of many school settings which are part of Defence Children Services (DCS). We provide education for children from 3 – 5 years, working in close partnership with Sunflowers Early Years Setting, collocated in the same building, who provide education and care for children from 0 – 3 years, as well as Extended Day Care for all children 0 – 5 years old and open 50 weeks of the year.
Proudly providing education for the children of UK MOD personnel, our EYFS operates in a school building, shared with the Early Years Setting, Sunflowers, as part of the Community Centre, in Helm Point. Well maintained and developed facilities, the Unit has won many awards regarding provision, including recognition of the gardening achievements and creative use of the outdoor area, which is particularly impressive considering the hot climate.
Defence Children Services (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.
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.
Job Description
The EYFS Leader will work with Defence Children Services and the School Governance Committee (SGC) of the unit to create:
A shared vision and strategic plan that inspires and motivates children, staff and all members of the community.
Develop a strategic view for the unit in its community and analyse and plan for the future needs and further development of the school.
Ensures all children are safe and to secure and sustain effective teaching and learning and to monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of children' achievement
Principal Responsibility Areas are:
Strategic direction and development of the school 3-5-year-olds
Leading teaching and learning
Leading and managing staff as well as work in collaboration with the Early Years
Manager for Sunflowers (0-3 plus Extended Day Care).
Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
Accountability
Strengthening Community and Command links in a small overseas territory
Further information is available on the attached job description.
Person Specification
We are looking for a suitably experienced EYFS Leader who will:
* Provide inspirational leadership and effective management to achieve excellence,
* quality and high standards for all children.
* Will work with and support others to secure the commitment of the wider
* community and Command to the unit, to develop effective partnerships for the
* benefit of the children.
* Represent the School unit in Command meetings, that include working closely with
* the Community Support team, Medical and welfare team and LSCB for British
* Forces Gibraltar.
Essential Experience
* Proof of recent successful experience of EYFS teaching in a UK or DCS School
* Good subject and curriculum knowledge of the Early Years Foundation stage for England.
* Evidence of recent successful EYFS leadership experience in at least one UK or DCS School
* Successful achievement of the DFE teacher standards Teachers' standards -
Teachers' standards - GOV.UK
* Achievement of aspects of leadership outlined in the DFE Headteacher standards and potential to work towards achieving them Headteachers' standards 2020 -
Headteachers' standards GOV.UK
Qualifications and Requirements:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful completion of induction at time of
application.
Evidence of qualification will be required at interview. All qualifications declared must
be held at point of application and if applicable be in date.
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 & Development opportunities for professional & personal development of skills.
* A culture encouraging inclusion & diversity.
* Access to amenities in the Command.
* 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.
* Accommodation is free for the first 5 years of your MOD employment overseas with subsidised utilities. Thereafter a reasonable modest rent is payable.
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.
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.
To apply please visit Civil Service Jobs
to submit your completed application before the deadline of Sunday 21st September 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.
About St. Christopher's EYFS Gibraltar
St. Christopher's EYFS Gibraltar
Europa Point, BFPO 52
Gibraltar
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