Junior School Classroom Teacher - September 2023

The school seeks to appoint Key Stage ‎1 and ‎2 Classroom Teachers 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.
If you are a dynamic, flexible and ambitious professional, with a passion for
and a real commitment to a holistic education, then BISC could be the school
for you. All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-
curricular activities, school events and school trips.
The British International School, Cairo is a co-educational school with ‎1,160
pupils aged ‎3-‎18 (‎580 pupils in the Junior School). An accredited member of
COBIS, BSME and IAPS, and an IB World School, BISC is one of the leading
academic schools in the region. It provides a broad, balanced and engaging
curriculum, guided by the National Curriculum for England, pursuing excellence
in both learning and teaching. Further details are available on the school's
website: www.bisc.edu.eg
Located on the fringes of Cairo, the School enjoys the benefits of a modern,
purpose-built, spacious campus with state of the art facilities. Cairo itself
is a bustling city, home to some of the world's most iconic ancient monuments,
with good access to other countries in the region, Europe and Asia. 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.
To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a MINIMUM
of three years teaching post qualification teaching experience.
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 current basic salary
for a teacher with three years ' experience is £‎34,000 p.a. while the salary
of the majority of staff (six years experience or more) is over £‎40,000 p.a.
In addition all overseas contract teachers benefit from a generous housing
allowance (circa £‎1000 per month), private BUPA Gold medical insurance, annual
return flights to the UK, and ‎2 free places for children of school age.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website
including a letter of application, addressed to the Principal (Mr. Dan Dorran)
as a pdf document.
Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional
referees one of whom should be your current principal.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically via 'Apply Now' on
TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 9th January
‎2023. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to
make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are
encouraged. Interviews for the post will most likely take place by Zoom.
The ability to provide a ‎20 minute teaching video would be advantageous.
Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract type: Full time
Start date: 1st September ‎2023
Contract term: 31st August ‎2025 renewable
Closing date: 9th January ‎2023
Safeguarding
The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and
protecting children and young people. As such, all posts are subject to safer
recruitment practises, including the disclosure of criminal records and
vetting checks. UK and EU-based passport holders will be required to obtain an
ICPC check. Previous employers will be contacted.

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