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Τελική Ημερομηνία: 04/11/2026

Sovereign Base Areas Administration – Official Vacancy Notice

Vacancy reference: HR/26/09

Location: Episkopi

Eligibility: LEC UKFM

Closing date: 11/10/2026 (Midnight, Cyprus local time)

Official listing: SBA Administration vacancies

Original advert: View the official PDF

PRESCHOOL QUALIFIED

PRACTITIONER

ADVERT

Vacancy Campaign Number: HR/26/09

Terms & Conditions of Employment

* We currently have 1 position available. For information on the

process or the application

1. Contract Type:

please contact the

Full Year (52 Weeks) – (Part Time)

Resource Administrator:

2. Grade: EYQKP2 – Qualified Key Person 2 Mrs Angela Ioannou

3. Salary: on 00357 25 96 2385

: €19,838.91 per annum plus Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) Operating hours:

Monday to Thursday:

4. Hours per week: 30 hours per week

08:00 – 14:00

5. Location: Episkopi Early Years (In partnership with Episkopi

Friday: 08:00 – 12:00

primary School)

6. General_Terms_Conditions_Employment_New_Recruits

(Weblink). Please note that the Pay paragraph of this document

is not applicable for Education Grades.

7. Closing Date: 11/10/2026, Midnight, Local Cyprus Time

Special Discount

For all staff successful on full year contracts (52 weeks), on full time or part time hours, the

organization can offer a 50% discount on all childcare costs in Early Years during the holiday

period. The organization retains its right to review, change or remove the discount at any time.

Additionally, the Early Years offer a two-week Christmas closure, three extra privileged days off

each year in addition to public holidays, paid training inset days and various training

opportunities available through your time at the setting.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an experienced practitioner who is looking to

develop your skills and experience by joining our team as a Qualified Practitioner, working in

our pre-school (FS1) unit. In this post, you will have the privilege of being an allocated key

person for a small group of children. This key person role will enable you to provide care,

nurture and educational development opportunities for your children. You will also be a point of

contact for parents and will be accessible as a caring professional, committed to supporting the

development of our children.

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PRESCHOOL QUALIFIED PRACTITIONER – EPISKOPI

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You must genuinely enjoy being with children and have a warm, caring nature. A commitment

to continuous professional and personal development and positive attitude is essential. If you

are passionate about working with children and are looking for an opportunity to make a

difference to our children’s learning and wellbeing, Episkopi Primary School is a wonderful

place to work.

We want you to work with us, feel supported and have opportunities to learn and develop. We

know that by investing in you, we invest in our children to ensure they too are able to learn,

grow and be curious and kind.

We are seeking to recruit a friendly, committed and professional individual who will embrace

our values and join our wonderful team. If you are committed to contributing to our younger

generation’s formative years and want to be part of a unique setting offering opportunities to

further develop your career in childcare, please get in touch.

Finally, you must be prepared to feel valued, loved and important to our team, our children and

their families. There is simply no other job quite like this one.

Eligibility – Are you eligible to apply?

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a UK Family Member with a valid for

employment Status Stamp. If you are yet to receive your status stamp, please contact the

Resource Team.

Applications from individuals that have either reached or passed the BFC / SBAA Normal

Retirement age of 65 will not be accepted.

Essential & Desirable Criteria for the Role

Important Note: Details on the role can be found on the Job Description which is at the

end of this document. These criteria are part of the assessment criteria and will influence

the decision on whether your application will proceed to the next stage.

Essential

1. Full and Relevant Nationally accredited Level 2 or above Early Years qualification

2. Level 2 or GCSE C English

3. Paediatric First Aid or undertake Paediatric First Aid training once recruited into the role

4. Extensive working knowledge of the EYFS, the curiosity approach (desirable) and in the

moment planning

5. Extensive Knowledge of child development

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6. Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning

opportunities

7. An excellent working knowledge, understanding, and a commitment in working to the

principles of Equality of Opportunity and how to support children with learning difficulties

and disabilities in accordance with statutory requirements of the EYFS (DfE 2017)

8. A flexible approach to working in partnership with external agencies and other professionals

in the community.

9. Good organisational skills, including the ability to produce reports for multi-agency teams.

10. You must undergo and pass as security & police check. If you are found successful, you will be

requested to provide a Clean Criminal Record and a Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the

Republic of Cyprus. For UKFMs that will be found successful on this advert and who have lived

on island for longer than 18 months, will be requested to provide a Clean Criminal Record and a

Sex Offenders Certificate issued by the Republic of Cyprus.

11. All candidates who have lived in the UK, must undergo and pass an Enhanced Disclosure and

Barring Service (DBS).

12. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, successful candidates must provide, upon

employment, clean criminal records from all countries they have lived in the last 10 years.

13. As part of the Safer Recruitment process, candidates must provide their full employment history

on the application form and justify any gaps in employment.

14. If you are found successful on this campaign, we will be requesting references, therefore,

ensure to have completed this information on your application form. To underline, we do not

accept references from relatives and friends.

15. As part of the Safer Recruitment Process, we may conduct social media checks.

16. Candidates must have an understanding on Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

For further information, read below the Safer Recruitment Statement and Keeping children safe

in education UK (WEB LINK)

17. Candidates must complete the Self Declaration form related to criminal convictions background.

Any information disclosed on the Self Declaration form will not automatically disqualify a

candidate, the information will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and considering that the

role will be working with children and vulnerable adults.

18. Awareness of Data Protection practices and importance to protect the personal information of

children and vulnerable adults.

19. A good knowledge of office-based IT is needed, including Microsoft Office packages (Word,

Excel, Outlook) and electronic filing practices.

20. The ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing is an essential part of this

role.

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21. Hold a full driving licence and be prepared to self-drive an MT vehicle (prepared to maintain

or obtain FMT600 or MyDrive) across WSBA and ESBA or occasionally in the Republic of

Cyprus

Safer Recruitment Statement – Safeguarding

The British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Areas Administration are committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We

expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this we, as much as

practically, apply the Safer Recruitment practices as those have been defined in the United

Kingdom. As part of our safer recruitment process, all applicants will be subject to appropriate

screening and background checks, including reference and online checks, where applicable

enhanced disclosure through Disclosure and Barring checks and local police checks, therefore,

we seek a series of information on the application form that would help us identify suitable

individuals to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Official Language

The official language of the Sovereign Base Areas is English and consequently English is the

official language of British Forces Cyprus and Sovereign Base Areas Administration. All

documents are to be completed in this language. All employees of the Sovereign Base Areas

Administration and British Forces Cyprus are expected to have a basic command of the English

language as a pre-requisite for employment.

How to apply

a. To apply for this role you must complete the SBAA BFC Safer Recruitment Application

(weblink) and include evidence on how you meet the below Competences. The

completion of the competences is mandatory. If you do not demonstrate evidence of the

below competences, your application will be sifted out. Additionally, please note that we

can only accept applications as attachments to email on its original Word Document

format. No hard copy applications will be accepted. Any forms that are submitted in any

other format e.g., links to One Drive, bitmap, jpeg, pdf will not be considered.

You may find Competences Examples here, please ensure to adjust these to the

applicable Competence Framework (Weblink)

1. Working Together

2. Support for Learning Activities

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3. Support Learning Environment

4. Support children’s well-being and

resilience

b. This role is assessed through the use of the Early_Years_Competence_Framework

(Weblink), therefore, you are kindly invited to read the document to assist you with

writing your competences.

c. For further information about the role please contact Mrs Natalie Johnson, Headteacher

on Tel: 00357 2596 3425

d. For further recruitment information and guidance please choose the appropriate

guidance: UK Family Members Q&A Application Process

e. Once completed electronically please send your application by email to:

BFC-SBAA-Recruitment-GpMailbox@mod.gov.uk.

Important Note: Ensure that your application has been correctly completed and all relevant

information has been provided. Failure to do so may result in your application being

excluded.

The recruitment process

The recruitment process is a fair and open competition and candidates are judged on their

own merit.

Please read the information on The Recruitment Process Stages Guide for Applicants

(Weblink) to help you understand the process. The document will explain the recruitment

process stages and enhance your understanding on it.

Additionally, as we want you to show the best version of yourself, we invite you to read the

guides available which should help you understand what you need to do to stand out. If you

feel you need further support, please contact the Resource Admin responsible for this

campaign, you can find the contact details on the front page of this advert.

Once your disclosure application has been completed it will be forwarded to the Disclosure

and Barring Service, who will undertake a check which will include:

▪ Details of convictions, including those ‘spent’ under the Act stated above.

▪ Cautions, etc and (where appropriate) whether you are included on one of the barred

lists preventing you from working with children and/or vulnerable adults

▪ Where appropriate, information taken from police records that a chief officer of a

police force considers relevant to the application.

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Note: A conviction is not necessarily a bar to recruitment, unless Episkopi Early Years

considers that the conviction renders you unsuitable for appointment. In making this

decision, consideration will be given to the nature of the offence, how long ago and what

age you where when it was committed and any other factors which may be relevant. It is

an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to

knowingly apply for, offer to do, or accept or do any work in a regulated position.

Job Description

What we are looking for in a team member:

o Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children and different agencies in oral

and written forms.

o A commitment to helping children grow and develop

o A professional attitude and manner to all

o Someone who can be a play partner/play alongside children imaginatively

o Motivation, commitment and passion

o Reliability, initiative and an enthusiastic approach to work

All members of our team have a responsibility towards promoting safeguarding the welfare of

children and/or vulnerable persons in their role. All members of our team will safeguard

children in accordance with British Forces Cyprus Safeguarding Children’s Board and the

statutory framework for the early years foundation stage (EYFS) (Department for Education

(DFE) 2017)

Required qualifications, experience and skills

You will work alongside your colleagues to deliver excellent high-quality care and education.

The ideal candidate will have bags of drive and motivation with a ‘make it happen’ attitude and

the ability to work under pressure.

An understanding of, and a commitment in working to the principles of Equality of Opportunity

and how to support children with learning difficulties and disabilities in accordance with

statutory requirements of the EYFS (DfE 2017) is desirable.

An encouraging attitude to colleagues and children, appreciating and valuing each other’s similarities

and differences within our setting and our wider community.

What we can offer you

• A full programme of essential EYFS Training units delivered to meet EYFS welfare

requirements and the needs of the setting. This includes Safeguarding Training and

Paediatric First Aid Training relevant to the role.

• The support and mentoring required to enable you to achieve a relevant, accredited

childcare qualification.

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• A welcoming, warm and friendly work place environment with dedicated and committed

colleagues

Main duties and responsibilities

• To be vigilant and protect children from harm or abuse, reporting any concerns immediately

– in accordance with child protection and whistleblowing policies

• Support other team members to carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure

the setting is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors

• With support of the room leader, deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and

any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with statutory and nursery

policy and guidelines.

• Under direction of the room leader, ensure that the children engage in activities that

develop their potential and that creativity are fostered within their learning environment,

and that they develop their interests and engage in positive social interaction.

• With support from the room leader and other colleagues, help create an environment that

nurtures children’s curiosity to question why things happen and to develop the confidence

to problem-solve for themselves and in collaboration with their peers and the adults who

work with them.

• Cover for other staff as appropriate and as directed by your line manager, especially given

that unforeseen situations (such as staff absence) can occur when caring for children and

recognising that the child’s welfare is paramount.

• To work across the whole learning environment – indoors and out. The outdoor

environment is a very important aspect of our provision and is used in all weather

conditions.

• Assist children with personal care, including changing nappies, assisting with toileting and

other associated welfare duties

• Supervise children at snack and mealtimes and promote healthy eating while developing

good eating and table habits. Ensuring that snack and meal times are a pleasant social

experience

• To develop genuine bonds with children and support colleagues to sensitively fulfil their key

person responsibilities

• Be supportive and welcoming to parents, recognising the expert knowledge they have of

their child and encourage and value their involvement

• To attend reasonable out-of-working-hours activities, including training, staff meetings,

parents’ evenings and special events

• To attend and help organise events arranged for the children and to benefit the children,

families and setting as a whole

• To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or

other staff that is acquired as part of the job.

• To read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and the

safe running of the setting

• To undertake any other aspects of nursery work according to need. This job description is

intended to give you an indication of the main duties, but is not meant to be an exhaustive

list.

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Safeguarding statement

At Episkopi Primary School, the welfare of children is paramount. This school is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and

volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff should understand their responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

and young people. Staff are responsible for their own actions and behaviour and should avoid

any conduct which would lead any reasonable person to question their motivation and

intentions. Staff should work, and be seen to work, in an open and transparent way.

Attitudes towards promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people will be

scrutinised during the selection process for this position. If you are appointed to this post,

information in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and young people will be

provided at induction. This practical guidance for safe working practice will provide information

about which behaviours constitute safe practice and which behaviours should be avoided.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance

At Episkopi Primary School, the welfare of children is paramount. This school is committed to

safeguarding and

An individual is disqualified from working with children/vulnerable adults if he/she is included on

one of the lists of those disqualified from working with children and/or vulnerable adults. This

post involves working with either children or vulnerable adults. It is therefore a post covered by

the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Act 1975 and is a post regulated by the

Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are successful, you will be required to apply to the

Disclosure and Barring Service for a ‘disclosure’, to confirm any records held, prior to any final

appointment decision being made by Episkopi Primary School.

Once your disclosure application has been completed it will be forwarded to the Disclosure and

Barring Service, who will undertake a check which will include:

▪ Details of convictions, including those ‘spent’ under the Act stated above.

▪ Cautions, etc and (where appropriate) whether you are included on one of the barred

lists preventing you from working with children and/or vulnerable adults

▪ Where appropriate, information taken from police records that a chief officer of a police

force considers relevant to the application.

Note: A conviction is not necessarily a bar to recruitment, unless Episkopi Primary School

considers that the conviction renders you unsuitable for appointment. In making this

decision, consideration will be given to the nature of the offence, how long ago and what age

you where when it was committed and any other factors which may be relevant. It is an

offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly

apply for, offer to do, or accept or do any work in a regulated position.

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