Friday, March 13, 2026

Non-UK Nationals: New digital record of exemption for those in the Armed Forces from 19th March 2026




The Home Office has informed the MOD that from 19 March 2026, UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) will no longer issue physical exempt vignettes in passports as evidence of their exempt status.

Instead, all new recruits and Service personnel in the UK and serving overseas who are renewing or replacing their passports will be able to apply for a digital record of exemption (DroE). The document below summarises the application processes for applying in the UK and from overseas.


Non-UK Nationals: New digital record of exemption for those in the Armed Forces

PAPYRUS: Fully funded Suicide Prevention Training for Veteran communities


PAPYRUS has been awarded funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to provide fully funded suicide prevention training for those working with or supporting veterans. The aim is to equip participants with skills to identify warning signs, intervene effectively, and reduce stigma around mental health and suicide among veterans. The training is available across the UK. If you work with or support veterans, please do book onto a course: Armed Forces (Veterans) Training | Papyrus

Also see: Funded suicide prevention training in your area | Papyrus

HOPELINE247: HOPELINE247 advisers work with you to understand why thoughts of suicide might be present. They also want to provide you with a safe space to talk through anything happening in your life that could be impacting on your or anyone else’s ability to stay safe. For anyone under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for anyone concerned that a person could be thinking about suicide visit HOPELINE247 | Papyrus

The Spring Army&You magazine is out now


The spring edition of Army&You magazine is out now!

You’ll discover the latest edition looks a little different - it’s now packed with even more features and information for the Army family.

Here’s the link to the online edition.

Win an iPad or AirPods

This summer we’re changing the way Army&You is distributed. In future, if you live in Service Family Accommodation (SFA), you will need to sign up to receive your free copy and you could win an iPad or a pair of AirPods.

NAPLES: New Vacancy - Supply Teacher Cover Supervisor

 


DEPENDANT EMPLOYMENT VACANCY

 British Forces School - NAPLES

Supply Teacher Cover Supervisor Positions

at British Forces School Naples

 

There is a vacancy for the role: Supply Teacher Cover Supervisors (TCS) within BFS Naples School. The employment contract will be for zero hours per week and the rate of pay is € 27.44 per hour worked for qualified teachers and € 17.04 for unqualified. This hourly rate includes holiday pay.

 

The British Forces School Naples caters for children aged between 3 and 11 years. TQCS work is on a zero-hours contract as the nature of the need is ad-hoc. This is due to covering short term absences of class teachers for part or full days for emergency and planned cover, or subject to mutual agreement, longer-term absences.       

 

Main duties are:

§  Teach classes, when required, to cover for staff absence and ensure that pupils make good progress.

§  Deploy appropriate behaviour management strategies in line with school policy ensuring that children learn effectively

§  Encourage and support pupils to develop their personal wellbeing.

§  Adhere to the school policies to ensure consistency of practice

§  Sustain a safe environment and employ safeguarding practices that promote children’s health, safety and wellbeing.

 

Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning Skills Status (QTLS) to be recognised as a fully qualified teacher. Some qualifications, without QTS, which are appropriate and recognised, can result in applicants able to be employed on the unqualified teacher rate. They must have a good standard of spoken and written English, be able to show initiative, work unsupervised, be flexible and have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience of working in international, UK or MOD Schools is essential.

 

Safer recruitment practice will be followed, and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, prohibitions from teaching check, and if the applicant has lived or worked abroad, overseas checks from all relevant locations.  

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore the applicant is required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020. 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified dependents who hold Full Provision status in accordance with EJSU SO 1023 and have at least 8 months remaining at Naples. Full job descriptions and application forms may be obtained by sending an email to – CPO Italy via the address: GSO-Italy-LEC_HRRecruitment@mod.gov.uk   

 

Once filled in, the application may be sent to the same address:

GSO-Italy-LEC_HRRecruitment@mod.gov.uk      

 

Closing date for applications is 20.04.2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the following weeks, date to be confirmed. Applicants should be aware that a paper sift may be carried out and that the EJSU recruitment policy will be observed at all times

 

The role supply means that BFS Management will call when and if help is needed with the role.

 

 

Serve & Protect Credit Union: Resources to improve financial wellbeing



Employees can now access a new Fixed Saver through Serve and Protect.
Key points:Fixed interest rate of 4% AER/gross
Guaranteed return after 12 months
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Upcoming webinars:

Our free weekly webinars help to manage money with confidence. With tips to save smarter, boost your credit score, and prepare for emergencies.

Click here to find out more: Webinars - Serve & Protect

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Pinnacle Service Families: Next virtual outreach day - 8 Apr


Pinnacle are inviting all Service Family Accommodation (SFA) residents to join their next Virtual Outreach Day on Wednesday 8th April 2026. This online event is a valuable opportunity for families to connect directly with Pinnacle support teams via Microsoft Teams, from the comfort of their own homes. 

Whether families are dealing with a tricky repair, have questions about allocations, or simply want to better understand the services available to them, the outreach day is designed to provide tailored assistance and guidance. These sessions are part of Pinnacle’s broader initiative to ensure military families have multiple, accessible ways to get the support they need. 

Booking is now open and can be done easily here. 

NAPLES: For all your needs - Key QR codes to support you and your families

 


Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: Cycling and Core with Christina Bohane for JFC Gym members

 


Limited places left - Contact Christine Bohane on info@christinebohane.com

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: What's on this week in the community

 


There's so many great activities and new ideas from the CLO team - join in!

More details on BII Facebook or contact nicki.kewley100@mod.gov.uk and I'll be happy to share group details.

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE

NAPLES: Vacancies NOW - Senior Bus Escort and Job Share

 


The school needs you!

Without Bus Escorts the buses can't run and the service will stop.

For information please contact melanie.giannolo100@mod.gov.uk

Information provided by NAPLES HIVE