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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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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