Directorate Children and Young People
MOD Schools
Applicant Information Pack
Early Years Foundation Stage, Key
Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Teachers
Hornbill School Pool
Brunei
MS/UPS
Vacancy number: 1508893
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Mike Cooper
Director Children and Young People
Thank you for your interest in working at Hornbill School Brunei.
The nature of their parents’ employment can mean that from an early age
some Service children and young people may experience challenges that
their peers may not. Mobility within the Armed Forces can mean that
children change schools more frequently and outside of the normal
admissions timetable; dealing with a parent’s deployment can also significantly impact upon a
child. Education, from early years through to higher education, can provide the stability to help
children and young people through these times.
The MOD is committed to providing high quality education from Foundation Stages to Sixth Form
for the dependent children of service personnel and entitled MOD civilians. One of 21 Ministry of
Defence schools across the world, Hornbill School provides an outstanding and unique offer to
children, parents and staff.
This brochure is designed to provide you with some information about the posts we are recruiting
for, the benefits of working for the Ministry of Defence as an Assistant Head Teacher and some
outline information of what life is like working and living in Brunei. Throughout the brochure you
will find links to external websites so that you are able to explore this opportunity further.
I hope you are excited about what you see and decide to apply to join us. We would love to hear
how you are able to help us to support our children’s learning journey and shape our thinking for
the future to ensure we continue to build on our offer to deliver an outstanding education for
every Service child.
MOD SCHOOLS VISION STATEMENT
Excellent provision of educational services and support to service children and their families.
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Consistently achieving the best for service children and young people.
Raising aspirations as well as achievement.
Offering an enriched education for all our pupils to support them to achieve their full
potential in every respect.
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A Personal Message from Kathy Wood, MBE, the Head Teacher of Hornbill School
I believe every child is unique and at Hornbill School we work hard to discern the needs and
abilities of each individual. I believe that the most important thing we can give each of our
children is the sense of belonging within our strong school community.
In this rapidly changing world, we must prepare children not only for their next schools, but also
for the world they will be part of when they grow up. To this end we believe that we need to instil
sound values and the ability to make clear judgements. This preparation is a huge responsibility
for all of us. We are preparing children for a future we can only imagine.
What I think is so special about Hornbill School is that every child believes they make a difference
and they do.
In this brochure or through the links to our school website I hope you will find all the information
you need about our school and what we can offer you as a member of a team delivering
something very special in a wonderful part of the world.
I look forward to receiving and reading your application.
Kathy Wood MBE
Headteacher, Hornbill School
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Contents
About Hornbill School
History & Background
Curriculum and Inspections
Organisation
Values & Aims
Living and Working in Brunei
Local Area
Local Laws and Customs
Further Information on Brunei
An Experience of a Lifetime
Accommodation
Job Opportunities For Spouses
Other Factors to Consider
Person Specification
How the Pool Operates
Clearances
Job Description
Supporting Statement Form
The Recruitment Process
How to Apply
Overview of the Process
Arrangements for interview
Reserve Lists
Closing Date
Further Information
References
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Terms, Conditions and Benefits
Appointment Term
Location
Relocation Expenses
Working Arrangements
Salary Range
Tax Free Overseas Allowances
Pension
Annual Return Flight
Accommodation
Expenses
Schooling
Training and Development
Eligibility
Equality and Diversity
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Hornbill School
Hornbill is an outstanding school. It is also unique and special.
It is unique because it experiences exceptional levels of pupil mobility (4 out of 5
children have been with us less than 2 years) 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.
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About Hornbill School
Hornbill School operates in Brunei in order to support the families of serving British military and
MOD civilian personnel based in British Forces Brunei (BFB) Garrison. The school was formed in
2003/4 by the merging of the previously distinct Service Children’s Education (SCE) British School
and the Gurkha Children’s School that had been operating in Brunei since 1962. Hornbill School
was officially opened by Her Royal Highness Princess Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran
Anak Sarah in 2005.
Her Royal Highness Princess Sarah kindly revisited Hornbill School in May 2011. On this auspicious
occasion Princess Sarah officially opened the 12 new classrooms which were purposefully
designed for the youngest children in school, as well as a number of specialist facilities including
an Art Room, new Sports Hall, Cyber Research Room and Language Hub. This new build has
enabled the coming together of the whole school community onto one site.
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. As a primary school we have the capacity to accommodate 500 children from 3
- 11 years of age. Usually the school has around 85-90% of children with English as an additional
language (EAL), with high mobility as a result of unit moves and redeployment.
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.
The following are quotes from the 2014 Ofsted Final Report which can be read by following this
link.
“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.”
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“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”
Organisation
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.
Children who have passed their third birthday are admitted in the next academic term (part time)
to our large FS1 setting. If they have passed their fourth birthday by 1st September, they are
admitted full time into Foundation Stage 2 at the beginning of the school year.
All classes have a UK or equivalent-trained teacher and each year team has a Nepali Specialist
Teacher.
Year groups are split into Learning Phases
Learning Phase 1 = Foundation Stage and Year 1
Learning Phase 2 = Years 2 to 4
Learning Phase 3 = Years 5 to 6
Each Learning Phase is led by an Assistant Headteacher who oversees the daily management and
organisation of his/her particular group of children.
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.
Our staff team is talented and committed to school improvement and keen to drive forward
change and improvements with energy and enthusiasm.
Parents, British Forces Brunei and the School Governance Committee (SGC) members are highly
supportive and, again, committed to the success of the school at all levels.
Our outdoor learning provision and environment has been developed over the years to encourage
reflective and first hand learning. The administrative areas of the school have been designed to
ensure high standards are reflected and maintained.
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Values & Aims
Our unique multi-cultural school provides a happy, safe and friendly environment in which to
learn, work and reach high standards. Pupils, parents and staff work in partnership to create and
maintain an atmosphere where the following values and principles are encouraged and promoted
at all times:
CARE and CONCERN for the safety and wellbeing for each other and our school;
COURTESY and respect towards all people in school;
CONSIDERATION and valuing of others;
CO-OPERATION,
accepting
that
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contribution
and
collaboration
of everyone builds success for all;
CREATIVITY, innovation and CHALLENGE, having the COURAGE, COMMITMENT and
CONFIDENCE to make a difference;
CELEBRATION, to value our own achievements as well as sharing the success of others;
CITIZENSHIP, to appreciate the different values and cultural differences that make up our
world, and make children aware of their place within a global community.
Partnership with parents and our children underpins all that we do. We believe that the
partnership between home and school plays a vital role in ensuring that we provide the very best
education, environment and example for all of our children.
We believe that all members of our community should be equally valued and have an equal
responsibility and part to play in helping our children to develop into independent, responsible
and caring individuals. We are committed to the further development of vibrant links with the
community.
We believe that children learn best when they are excited and engaged in their learning. A whole
school approach to the celebration of individual and collective success and to maintaining good
discipline and high expectations is promoted at all levels.
We are committed to the continual development of all of our staff, as we share together the
responsibility for the further success of our school.
The Headteacher and staff, the Directorate of Children and Young People and the School
Governance Committee work together strategically, ensuring accountability and promoting high
standards of educational achievement in the school.
At Hornbill School we aim to:
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Engage the hearts and minds of our children by offering every child access to a dynamic,
enriched and inclusive curriculum, which is inspiring and relevant to the needs of our diverse
community. Such a curriculum includes all the requirements of the English National Curriculum
and the essential elements of the Nepali National Curriculum for the Nepali children.
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Ensure learning and teaching is of a high quality and is planned and managed so that every
child is supported and challenged. In this way all children are prepared with the essential tools
for learning, giving them the appropriate foundations for future success in life.
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Work creatively with both local and global communities to ensure that our school continues to
be a learning place where children and staff develop the curriculum; the school continues to
change and improve over time and resources are made available flexibly and imaginatively.
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Provide equality of opportunity for all so that learning can be accessed by all children,
whatever their background or abilities, within and beyond the classroom and school day.
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Living and Working Brunei
Local Area
The country of Brunei is situated on the north-west coast of the island of Borneo, the 3rd largest
island in the world. Its 100 mile coastline faces the South China Sea and it covers a total area of
2226 sq miles, less than a quarter the size of the UK.
Brunei is surrounded by Sarawak which borders Sabah. Sarawak and Sabah are states of Malaysia
although both form component parts of the island of Borneo.
Kalimantan is the Indonesian part of the island of Borneo. The Indonesian part covers some
580.000 km2 (225.000 sq mi). This vast area is home to only 12 million people, so most of the
provinces, especially the interior is very sparsely populated, and the vast rain forests here are
some of the most bio-diverse areas in the world.
The country’s full name is Negara Brunei Darussalam, meaning ‘Abode of Peace’. The water village
in Brunei Capital is often described as the ‘Venice of the East’. The country’s capital Bandar Seri
Begawan and international airport are located in the Brunei-Muara district, approximately 90
minutes’ drive from Seria where the Brunei Garrison is located. Seria Garrison is on the coast, near
the southern border between Brunei and Sarawak Malaysia.
Local sights include impressive mosques and a water village in the capital. For the more
adventurous, there are opportunities to trek in the national parks and jungle.
Brunei Garrison is spread over three sites: Sittang Camp (jungle training facility), Medicina Lines
where Garrison Support Services are located and Tuker Lines which houses Garrison Headquarters
and the Resident Infantry Battalion (RIB). Apart from Sittang Camp, the Garrison is located just
outside Seria, in the Belait district. Hornbill School is next to Tuker Lines.
The local towns of Seria and Kuala Belait, offer limited retail outlets, local fresh food markets,
supermarkets, banking facilities, tourist offices, a variety of restaurants including Chinese, Indian,
Italian and open air eating in fairly basic surroundings.
The government offices are located in Kuala Belait for processing paperwork associated with
owning a car and the employment of domestic staff (Amahs).
Brunei Garrison provides a wide variety of amenities including a gym, swimming pool, splash pool
for small children, squash courts, tennis courts, library, education centre, a post office, sport
complex, volley ball courts, basketball courts, youth centre for children, NAAFI and Ram Dhani
(convenience store, canteen, dry cleaners, laundry and tailoring service provided). The Patio bar
and Chautari restaurant are the focus for evening social events within the garrison.
The NAAFI Sells a range groceries, Iceland frozen food, travel accessories, Tesco value electrical/
bedding range (coming soon), Bose/Samsung audio/visual range, porcelain/glassware and kitchen
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wares, fragrances and skin care, stationery/cards/magazines, duty free alcohol/cigarettes, bake &
bite hot and cold savouries/snacks, fashion Jewellery and much more.
All MOD teachers and Nepali Specialist Teachers appointed to Brunei are eligible to join the
Garrison Officers’ Mess. Most teachers also take the opportunity to join the Shell Panaga Club,
which is essentially a sports and leisure club. Sport has a very high profile in Brunei and there are
numerous sports offered at Panaga including golf, football, squash, rugby, diving, sailing, tennis,
bowling, weight lifting and swimming. There is also a thriving amateur dramatics society and
other non-sport groups such as bridge, photography, natural history and quilting.
The location of Brunei provides wonderful opportunities for exploring the jungles of North Borneo
and exotic destinations within South East Asia, as well as being a gateway to Australia and beyond.
Miri, the nearest Malaysian town, is located one hour’s drive away in Sarawak.
Local Laws and Customs
Brunei is an Islamic country, ruled by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei.
His Majesty the Sultan and other members of the Bruneian Royal Family are highly revered and
public criticism of them would cause great offence.
Local laws reflect the fact that Brunei is an Islamic country. You should dress modestly and respect
local traditions, customs, laws and religions at all times, especially during the holy month of
Ramadan, or if you intend to visit religious areas.
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims. During this time, observant Muslims not only abstain from
food, drinking and smoking from dawn to dusk, but in general practice restrain from all activities
or behaviour that are not compatible with Islamic values. Muslims use this time of abstention for
prayer, contemplation and charitable work.
On 22 October 2013 a new Sharia criminal code was enacted. The new code sets out severe
corporal penalties and punishments, including death, for a variety of offences and in some cases
will apply to non-Muslims. Phase 1 was implemented from 1 May 2014, with offences punishable
with a fine, imprisonment or both. Phases 2 and 3, which include more severe penalties, are
subject to further legislation before implementation.
Whilst applicants should recognise that the Sharia code will require them to respect local customs
and comply with local laws, it does not prevent you from enjoying the experience of working in a
different country and culture.
For example, the sale of alcohol in Brunei is prohibited but Non-Muslims over 17 years of age may
import duty free two bottles of wine or spirits and twelve cans of beer on entry into Brunei
provided they declare them to the customs authorities on arrival and consume them in private.
There must be at least a 48-hour gap between each import. Smoking is prohibited in most public
places, including shopping and eating areas, bus stops and stations and government buildings and
offenders may be fined.
Alcohol and cigarettes may be purchased from the NAAFI but all MOD personnel are required to
respect and comply with local laws and customs. The British Forces Brunei Garrison takes
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measures to ensure the sale and consumption of food is conducted with sensitivity to local
religious customs during fasting.
You may wish to look at the latest advice from the Foreign and Commowaelth Office on Gov.UK
for further information.
Further Information
For more information on living and working in Brunei, there is lots of information on the internet.
The following websites may be helpful:
Hornbill School Website - http://www.hornbillschool.com/
Foreign & Commonwealth Advice - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brunei
Brunei Tourism - http://www.bruneitourism.travel/index.php
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/brunei-darussalam
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/brunei
BBC country profile - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12990058
Brunei on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brunei
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An Experience of a Lifetime
Brunei is some 7,000 miles from the UK and therefore flights can take between 15 – 24 hours
dependent upon stop-over times. For some the prospect of being across the other side of the
world experiencing a new culture is the adventure of a lifetime. Despite the obvious constraints
of living in a Muslim state, if you are adaptable, have a sense of adventure and, if necessary, can
manage without British television, this is a wonderful opportunity! Some, but not yet all, homes
now have British Forces Broadcasting Service Television, 17 hours behind the UK.
Strong friendships are formed and the Garrison support services recognise the challenges of being
so far from home but our teachers are resilient, resourceful and independent, confident of living
in a Muslim state with a tropical climate. Life in Brunei is certainly pleasant and working with the
Gurkha community is unique and extremely rewarding but it can also be more challenging than
working in many other overseas areas.
Many of our teachers came for a couple of years and have stayed for five to ten years. We hope
you will embrace and enjoy life in Brunei and stay at Hornbill School for quite some time but when
you feel the time is right to move on, then we hope you will consider working at one of our other
MOD schools.
Hornbill School offer exciting continuous professional development opportunites (CPD) – last year
we invested over 640 hours on CPD. We are able to deliver both internal and external high quality
development opportunities to staff through our own programmes and through the National
College and FOBISIA. Whilst with us you can be certain that you will have the opportunity to
develop in line with UK and international best practice.
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Accommodation
Teachers with families are provided with furnished Service Families Accommodation (SFA), which
could be either a flat or a house. Service Families’ Accommodation (SFA) for all Brunei serving
personnel and their dependants is located between 5km and 15kms from Tuker Lines and
Medicina Lines. There is currently a limited supply of SFA therefore a small number of families are
currently placed in private hirings within the local community – this is referred to as Substitute
Service Families’ Accommodation. SSFA Private Hirings are usually located in the area of Kuala
Belait. For some families with young children, this can make social integration more difficult.
However, from April 2016 it is expected that all Garrison personnel including teachers will be
accommodated in SFA.
Single and married but unaccompanied teachers are entitled to accommodation in the Officers’
Mess (in a single room with shared facilities), in same sex shared accommodation or in small selfcontained units consisting of a living-room, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom, depending on
availability. The Mess is located approx. 6km from Tuker Lines and Medicina Lines. It is located on
the beach front and the garden is fringed by palms. There is a tennis court, basketball court and a
table for outdoor informal dining. A large patio is used for Mess functions. Where Mess
accommodation is unavailable same sex shared accommodation may be offered. When this
alternative accommodation is a hiring, the individual UKBC concerned will be required to vacate
that hiring when Mess accommodation becomes available.
As accommodation provided may be some distance from the place of work and public transport is
limited, it is essential that applicants have access to their own daily transport. Working and living
in such a small community demands emotional resilience at an individual level as well as having
the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries at all levels.
Teaching staff will be provided with accommodation in accordance with eligibility criteria.
Accommodation is rent free for the first 5 years of employment. After that rent will have to be
paid but rents are reasonable compared to what you might expect to pay in the UK.
Whilst there are welfare facilities available to families in Brunei, the Garrison has a basic network
of facilities that are professionally delivered but small in size. There are also minimal welfare
facilities within the local community. The welfare support structure is much reduced from that
available in the UK and Europe.
Even within the UK, increasingly the trend is for families to be dispersed but it can be challenging
to establish a life in a new country without the back-up of other family members. This means that
there is a requirement for increased self-reliance so you should carefully consider the needs of
your family in relation to working in Brunei. However Brunei is considered a quiet and safe
country with a tranquil pace of life, hence the reason why it is called the “Abode of Peace”. Many
families with younger children enjoy this and capitalize on the range of sporting activities on offer.
Opportunities For Spouses
Job opportunities for a spouse are good; roughly half of our teachers' spouses currently have
dependant posts. Hornbill School employs supply teachers and support staff and we are currently
looking for dependents to work in our 0-3 setting and if not already qualified, we would support
and train those needing to obtain qualifications.
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HQ Brunei Garrison provides a further, although very limited, opportunity for employment, usually
for those with secretarial or office experience.
Other Factors to Consider
UNMARRIED PARTNERS: Service or Civilian single personnel and single lone parents may not cohabit with a partner who is not their legal spouse in either Single Living Accommodation (SLA) or
Service Families Accommodation (SFA).
SPECIAL NEEDS: The majority of special needs, including special medical needs, can be met.
However, there are some needs which cannot be met. It is therefore important that you notify us
in advance if you or any member of your accompanying family have special needs, including health
concerns, and you will need to obtain further advice before confirming acceptance of a post with
Hornbill School.
RELIGIOUS WORSHIP AND TEACHING: British Forces Brunei staff are required to display religious
symbols sensitively. Evangelising is forbidden under the new Sharia criminal code. The Sharia code
does not restrict religious practice – only proselytising on behalf of non-Islamic religions.
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Person Specification
Post Title:
EYFS/KS1/KS2 Class Teacher Hornbill School
Essential Category/Item
A/I/R
1. UK QTS and successful completion of Induction programme at the A
time of application
2. Experience of teaching FS/KS1/KS2 age range in a mainstream UK
school or a MOD school
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The requirement for KS1 and KS2 practitioners is a minimum of
one successful year teaching in the phase of your preference
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The requirement for Early Years practitioners is a minimum of
two successful years teaching in this age group.
3. Setting high expectations and ensuring good progress and outcomes A/I/R
for pupils
4. Good subject and curriculum knowledge
A/I/R
5. Plan and teach well-structured lessons and make accurate
assessments that inform planning and enable pupils to improve
A/I/R
6. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
A/I/R
7. Effective behaviour management that ensures a good and safe A/I/R
learning environment
8. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
A/I/R
Desirable Category/Item
A/I/R
9. Knowledge of teaching English as an Additional Language
A/I/R
10. To be resilient and have the ability to thrive when working in an A/I/R
isolated setting away from home base.
Application = A
Interview = I
Reference = R
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Safeguarding Assessment
The selection process will include the assessment of the candidate’s ability to demonstrate
motivation to work with pupils and the ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and
personal boundaries with students
Mandatory Duties
Health & Safety
Personally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all staff that may be affected by the
post holder’s acts and/or omissions.
Equal Opportunities
Personally responsible for equal opportunities awareness and ensuring that the post holder is
aware of, and carries out, the provisions contained in the equal opportunities and diversity
policies.
Safeguarding Children
To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and/or vulnerable
adults.
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How the Pool Operates
The Hornbill School Pool provides mainscale/UPS teachers for the FS, KS1 and KS2 vacancies as
and when the need arises.
Applications are invited from high quality teachers who have completed a satisfactory induction
year in a mainstream / maintained or SCE School at the time of application. The selection process
includes a formal interview, a presentation and a teaching observation. Applicants are invited to
bring a portfolio of evidence to support their application. Once appointed to the Pool appointees
are informed not to resign from their current position since being appointed to the pool does not
immediately lead to a post. All clearances must be completed before a post can be offered. Once
‘cleared’, and a suitable post becomes available a post is offered to the appointee. Successful
appointees may remain eligible for SCE schools for up to three years, without the need to a further
interview.
Clearances
Any offer of appointment is conditional upon clearances (Disclosure & Barring Service ‘Enhanced
Certificate’, MOD security clearance, medical clearance and references).
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. For applicants who cannot meet this criterion,
local safeguarding enquiries will be conducted. 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 [email protected] or call 0800 345 7772 for advice.
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Job Description
Hornbill School
Job Description
Class Teacher (MPG)
‘Flying High’
Phase 1/2/3
EYFS/KS1/KS2
Working together to Build a
Successful Future for All
POST/GRADE: Class Teacher (MPG)
AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY: Class and Subject Leader Responsibility tbc
May involve some PPA cover.
Relationships: The post holder is responsible to the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher for
his/her general duties and responsibilities and for teaching tasks.
Line Manager: For the purpose of the day to day line and performance management the post
holder is responsible to the Teaching and Learning key Stage Phase Leader.
Purpose of the Job
 To carry out the duties of a teacher, being held directly responsible for the educational
progress and pastoral welfare of pupils in a designated class/phase/or group across the
school.
 To adopt and implement appropriate educational provision for pupils in accordance with
the school’s agreed policies, procedures and practices.
Responsibilities specific to the post:
To undertake general duties involving the education and welfare of the pupils in accordance with
the requirements of the “Conditions of Employment of School Teachers”, the Early Years
Foundation Curriculum (EYFS)/National Curriculum for England, the school’s aims and objectives
and MOD policies and Contract of Employment.
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To undertake the teaching and maximize the learning opportunities for all groups of
children, as directed by the Head Teacher, across all the primary subjects offered by the
school.
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Inspire and motivate young learners in order to raise achievement close the attainment
gap and ensure success for all.
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To share in the corporate responsibility for the health, safety, values and well-being and
discipline of all pupils in the school.
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Demonstrate excellent classroom practice.
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Have high expectations of children and colleagues.
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Foster and promote positive, effective relationships between staff, children and parents
through personal and professional example.
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Be committed to the future development of a team approach.
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Contribute to the development and communication of the long term vision of the school.
 To take an active participation in the self-review and evaluation procedures and practices
of the school (SEF/SIP/ECM).
3.
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Lead the planning, organisation and maintenance of a learning environment appropriate to
the developing needs and interests of three to eleven years.
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Ensure an exciting, balanced, structured curriculum is successfully planned and
implemented and variations for the Nepali and EYFS/primary National Curriculum are
considered.
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Work closely with the Learning Phase Leader and colleagues to ensure the continuity of
experience across the Phase(s) and to ensure children make a least good progress and raise
pupil’s standards of achievement within the Learning Phase.
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Ensure the overall safety and discipline of pupils including the supervision of children on
the playground and during visits both within the Garrison and at places of educational
interest.
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To be personally responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children s/he is
responsible for, or comes into contact with.
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Work with the Curriculum and Assessment Leader and SENCO to monitor the development
and progress of the children.
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Willingness to support opportunities that promote the enrichment of the whole school
curriculum i.e. activities for children which go beyond the compulsory curriculum, extra
curriculum activities, field trip visits and liaison with other year groups, cultural festivals
and parent groups.
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With regard to your specific curriculum area/specialist area of expertise undertake the
duties as set out in the Subject Leaders job description.
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To work alongside Nepali Specialist colleagues and other specialist staff to ensure all
children make progress and to support the Hornbill Family Learning Programme.

To be a good role model both at school and within the Garrison.
Mandatory Duties
Health & Safety
Personally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all staff that may be affected by the
post holder’s acts and/or omissions.
Equal Opportunities
Personally be responsible for inclusion and equal opportunities awareness and ensuring that the
post holder is aware of, and carries out, the provisions contained in the SCE Equal Opportunities
policy.
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Safeguarding Children
"The School’s legal responsibility for safeguarding the welfare of children goes beyond basic child
protection procedures. The duty is now to ensure that safeguarding permeates all activity and
functions and supports the Safeguarding Policy." Therefore to be personally responsible for
promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults s/he is responsible for, or
comes into contact with.
Mission Statement
Our multicultural school values and promotes a happy, safe and caring environment that is
committed to helping all children experience success, whatever their background or abilities, and
to ensure they achieve the highest standards in all they set out to do. The health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our paramount concern.
Review
A review of this job description will be undertaken on an annual basis. Elements may be
renegotiated at the request of the post holder or the Headteacher at such time deemed necessary
or advisable. It may be subject to modification or amendment after such consultation and
agreement.
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APPLICATION FOR A TEACHING POST WITHIN A MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SCHOOL
SUPPORTING STATEMENT
Name:
DfES No:
Post Applied For
and Vacancy No:
MS/UPS Teacher - 1508893
Please provide evidence in support of your application to demonstrate your experience/suitability
against the following essential criteria for the advertised post.
1. UK QTS and successful completion of Induction programme at the time of application
Yes/No *delete as appropriate
2. Experience of teaching FS/KS1/KS2 age range in a mainstream UK school or a MOD school
i.
The requirement for KS1 and KS2 practitioners is a minimum of one successful year
teaching in the phase of your preference
ii.
The requirement for Early Years practitioners is a minimum of two successful years
teaching in this age group.
Yes/No *delete as appropriate
3. Setting high expectations and ensuring good progress and outcomes for pupils
4. Good subject and curriculum knowledge
5. Plan and teach well-structured lessons and make accurate assessments that inform
planning and enable pupils to improve
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6. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
7. Effective behaviour management that ensures a good and safe learning environment
8. Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
Desirable Criteria:
9. Knowledge of teaching English as an Additional Language
10. To be resilient and have the ability to thrive when working in an isolated setting away
from home base.
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References:
Please provide two professional references of which one must be your most recent employer. In
addition, one personal reference must be provided by a person to whom you are well known and who
has given their permission for their name to be used as a referee. The personal referee should have
known you for at least three years but should not be your employer, your teacher or tutor, your GP or
related to you in any way.
Professional referee 1 - present or most recent employer
Name and title
Full Address
Position held
Telephone
Fax
e-mail
Professional referee 2
Name and title
Full Address
Position held
Telephone
Fax
e-mail
Personal referee
Name and title
Full Address
Position held
Telephone
Fax
e-mail
The Recruitment Process
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How to Apply
To apply for this post please fully complete all parts of the Civil
Service Job application form no later than 2400 hrs (GMT) 04
October 2016.
You will need to have created an account – if you have not yet
done that, you should go to www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk
and click on ‘sign in/create an account’.
Once logged in, select the overseas option from the region box,
click search, and a list of all overseas jobs will appear.
You will also need to submit the following documentation:
 A supporting Statement, in the format provided within
the Civil Service Jobs Advert, that provides for each
required criteria/competence, how you consider your
personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence
of your suitability for the role;
 A CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities;
 If applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (see
Equality and Diversity section below), please complete
and upload the GIS Form.
IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT THESE
DOCUMENTS YOUR APPLICATION WILL
NOT BE CONSIDERED
Overview of the Process
You receive an automated email to acknowledge your application
and advise you of the outcome of the sift meeting. Depending on
the number of applications received there may be a second stage
sift. Applications will be sifted to select those demonstrating the
best fit with the post.
If you are called for interview and are currently working overseas
and would find it difficult to get to the UK for an interview please
contact us as soon as possible. We cannot guarantee other
dates/locations but we shall consider all requests seriously.
The selection panel will be chaired by the Headteacher Hornbill
School.
Where possible the Recruitment Team will provide feedback.
However, depending on the volume of applications it may not
always be possible to provide detailed feedback to all candidates.
Arrangements for interview
Travel expenses incurred by candidates called to interview will be
reimbursed within an agreed limit and vary for those attending
interview from outside of UK.
The selection process will consist of:

a lesson observation
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
an interview and
a ten-minute presentation.
Reserve Lists
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we
have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants
on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies in the Civil
Service requiring the same skills and experience could be offered
to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
Closing Date
The deadline for applications is midnight on 04 October 2016.
Further Information
If you have any questions about the role please contact the Head
Teacher – Kathy Wood - [email protected]
For any issues regarding the online application process please email [email protected] or call 0800 345 7772.
For
any
other
issues
[email protected]
please
email
Indicative Timeline
Please note that these dates are indicative and could be subject to change. If you are unable to
meet these timeframes, please let us know in your application letter.
Advert Closing Date
Midnight GMT on 04 October 2016.
References
For clearances purposes SCE / MOD DBS require a
minimum of 3 references, these must include your current
/ most recent employer working with students under the
age of 18 years. These referees must cover 3 years
employment history prior to the time of application.
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Terms, Conditions and Benefits
The information offered in this document is supplied in good faith but does not in itself form any
part of the contract of employment.
Appointment Term
Permanent
Location
This post is based at Hornbill School, Tuker Lines, Brunei
Darussalam
Relocation Expenses
Subject to status, relocation expenses and a tax free
transfer grant is normally payable.
Working Arrangements
Whilst in principle this role is available for full-time, parttime or flexible working arrangements (including job
share arrangements), in practice alternative or flexible
working patterns are not usually practical because
allowances are paid on a pro-rata basis and charges
raised on accommodation to cover a non-working
element of the standard working week.
If you are interested in part-time working you should
contact the DCYP ([email protected]) for
further advice.
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Salary Range
MS/UPS plus tax free overseas allowances.
Teaching and Learning Responsibility allowances may
also be payable for EYFS, English, Maths and ICT leaders
depending upon experience.
Salaries and pay awards for teaching posts mirror those
in the School Teachers’ pay and Condition Document for
England and Wales. Pay award pending
Tax Free Overseas Allowances1
Tax free allowances (linked to marital status and family
size)
A tax free Cost of Living Overseas Allowance is payable
based on personal circumstances and marital status
For example: a married teacher with two children could
receive just over £12,300. A single or married
unaccompanied teacher could receive just under £8,000.
A tax free Difficult Post Allowance is also payable – for a
married accompanied teacher, the current value is
£5,842 and £2921 for a single or married unaccompanied
teacher.
Additional child care allowances may also be payable.
Please be aware that allowances are subject to change
Pension
Superannuation is in accordance with the Teachers’
Pension Scheme.
Annual Return Flight
An paid annual return flight to the UK is also provided for
each family member after first having completed 12
months in post.
Accommodation
Accommodation is free for the first five years of your
MOD employment overseas with subsidised utilities.
Thereafter a reasonably modest rent is payable.
Expenses
Expenses based on reasonable actual costs are paid
when undertaking detached duty visits.
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The level of allowances payable is based on personal circumstances and eligibility criteria
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Schooling
Primary aged children of MOD Teachers are entitled to
receive an outstanding education as non fee-paying
pupils at Hornbill School
Whilst there is no MOD school provision for children of
secondary school age, teachers’ children may attend
Jerudong International School (JIS) or International
School Brunei (ISB) as weekly boarders. Both JIS and ISB
are in Bandar and fees for placement at JIS/ISB are met
by Seria Garrison, although a modest “Home Savings
Contribution” is payable by parents. The schools require
an admissions test and you may wish to check the two
school websites to ensure your child’s needs can be met.
Further information can be obtained from:
www.jis.edu.bn or www.isb.edu.bn.
Where you decide your child’s interests would be better
served by them staying in the UK, financial assistance
with boarding school fees would normally be payable but
is subject to a 10% parental contribution. When UK
boarding is appropriate and authorised, subject to
meeting eligibility criteria, children under 19 years of age
are entitled to three return trips during the academic
year visit parents in the overseas area.
Training and Development
The MOD offers engaging teaching jobs and your work
really matters; our teachers have a direct impact on the
quality of Service Families’ lives. The provision of high
quality education for Service children is fundamental to
supporting overseas service. High performing schools
and settings not only provide high quality education for
children but also give parents the confidence that
moving overseas will not be detrimental to their
children’s education and care.
Our teaching and leadership roles offer great job
satisfaction and there are many first class opportunities
to develop and progress both within Hornbill School and
across the wider MOD schools community.
We are committed to investing in our staff and offer a
range of in ternal and external CPD opportunities and a
guaranteed five days of learning a year.
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Eligibility
1. UK QTS and successful completion of Induction
programme at the time of application
2. Experience of teaching FS/KS1/KS2 age range in a
mainstream UK school or a MOD school
i.
The requirement for KS1 and KS2
practitioners is a minimum of one successful
year teaching in the phase of your preference
ii.
The requirement for Early Years practitioners
is a minimum of two successful years teaching
in this age group.
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Equality and Diversity
The MOD is committed to being an equal opportunities
employer. We value and welcome diversity. We aim to
develop all our staff to enable them to make a full
contribution to meeting the organisation's objectives,
and to fulfil their own potential on merit.
We will not tolerate harassment or other unfair
discrimination on grounds of sex, marital status, race,
colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, religion
or sexual orientation. We promote and support the use
of a range of flexible working patterns to enable staff to
balance home and work responsibilities; and we will
treat people fairly irrespective of their working
arrangements.
Under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, we are legally
required to consider making reasonable adjustments to
ensure that disabled people are not disadvantaged in the
recruitment and selection process. We are therefore
committed to meeting, wherever possible, any needs
you specify in your application. We will also consider any
reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Act to
enable any applicant with a disability (as defined under
the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
The Department uses the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol,
showing it is an employer which has a positive attitude
towards applications from disabled people. The
Department also offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme
(GIS) for all disabled applicants. We are committed to
interviewing all applicants with a disability who provide
evidence of meeting the minimum requirements
necessary for the post, as set out in this applicant pack.
To be eligible, your disability must be within the
definition laid down in the Equality Act 2010. A disabled
person is defined by the Equality Act 2010 as someone
who has a physical or mental impairment, which has a
substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability
to perform normal day-to-day activities.
For the purposes of this policy, these words have the
following meanings:

‘substantial’ means more than minor or trivial

‘long-term’ means that the effect of the impairment
has lasted, or is likely to last, 12 months (there are
special rules covering recurring or fluctuating
conditions)
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Equality and Diversity
(continued)

‘normal day-to-day activities’ include everyday things
like eating, washing, walking and going shopping.
Should you consider yourself eligible to apply for this
post under the GIS, please complete the form available
from the job advert on Civil Service Jobs
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