Early Years Teacher - September 2023

If you are a dynamic, flexible and ambitious professional, with a passion for
Early Years teaching and a real commitment to a holistic education, then the
British International School, Cairo could be the school for you.
The school seeks to appoint Early Years Foundation Stage Teacher for September
‎2023. Class teachers at BISC deliver high-quality teaching and are focused on
improving the standards of learning and achievement of all pupils, while
ensuring high standards of pastoral care and the effective use of resources.
A not-for-profit organisation, BISC is one of the leading academic schools in
the region. Located on the western fringe of Cairo, the school enjoys the
benefits of a modern, spacious, purpose-built campus with state of the art
facilities. BISC is an IB World School and is a member of COBIS, BSME and
IAPS. Further details are available on the school's website: www.bisc.edu.eg
Cairo is a bustling city, home to some of the world's most iconic ancient
monuments, with good access to other countries in the region. It is a city
with a rich cultural heritage, a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East
and Europe. With a population close to twenty million, Cairo is a city of huge
contrasts and provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
This video will give you some insights into the school community and living in
Egypt.
Person Specification
* To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status and a MINIMUM of three years teaching experience post-QTS;.
* enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;
* includes Assessment for Learning as an integral part of classroom practice;
* understands how to stretch more able and support weaker students;
* works as a member of a team in a collaborative manner;
* committed to her/his own professional development;
* committed to contributing to a holistic approach to education
* enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;
* meets our CHILD PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING requirements in full.
Remuneration
The British International School, Cairo (BISC) operates a similar teaching
scale to schools in the UK which increases with teaching experience. All
salaries are tax-free and paid in Pounds Sterling. The basic salary for a
teacher with three years ' experience is £‎34,000 p.a. while the salary of the
majority of staff is £‎40,000 p.a.
In addition all overseas contract teachers benefit from rent-free, furnished
accommodation, private BUPA Gold medical insurance, annual return travel to
the UK, and generous fee remission for school-aged children.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website. In
addition please upload a letter of application, addressed to the Principal
(Mr. Dan Dorran), as a pdf document, specifying your preferred Key Stage for
teaching.
Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional
referees one of whom should be your current employer.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically via 'Apply Now' on
TES Online. The deadline for receipt of applications is 17th April ‎2023.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed via Zoom.
Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract type: Full time
Start date: 1st September ‎2022
Contract term: Two years, renewable
Closing date: 17th April ‎2023
Safeguarding
The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and
protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts
are subject to safer recruitment practices, including the disclosure of
criminal records and vetting checks. UK based appointees will be required to
obtain an ICPC check.

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