Head of Senior School - September 2023

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) seeks a dynamic and
inspirational school leader to become the new Head of Senior School from
September ‎2023. The successful candidate will take on a thriving school with a
strong student roll, solid academic results and a superb teaching and support
staff.
Working in close cooperation with the Senior School SLT, the Head of the
Senior School (HoSS) is responsible to the Principal for all aspects of the
life of the Senior School including its day to day management and
administration. S/he will be an experienced senior manager with well-developed
and proven organisational and leadership skills, and able to win the respect
and confidence of all members of the school community. This role would suit a
professional with existing experience as a head teacher or someone ready to
take on her/his first headship. The position will be effective from September
‎2023.
BISC is a selective, co-educational, academic day school with approximately
‎1,200 pupils aged ‎3-‎18, divided more or less equally between the Junior and
Senior Schools. It is one of the leading schools in the Middle East in which
children are prepared to go on to the best local, regional and international
universities and to positions of leadership in all walks of life. The vast
majority of students go on to universities overseas.
BISC is an IB World School, an Accredited Member of the Council of British
International Schools (COBIS) and a member of the Independent Association of
Preparatory Schools (IAPS). It is also in membership of the British Schools of
the Middle East (BSME).
The School's mission is to be a vibrant international community offering an
outstanding British-style education, focused on independent learning and the
promotion of global citizenship. Its vision is to inspire all members of the
school community to be curious, courageous, engaged and resilient learners,
respecting diversity and motivated, as global citizens, to effect a positive
change in society.
BISC provides a challenging and stimulating environment in which English-
speaking students from diverse international backgrounds benefit from an
education which is British in its principles, practices, curricular structures
and assessment. In ‎1989, the School strengthened its commitment to its
international outlook by the introduction of the International Baccalaureate
Diploma. In ‎2008, BISC opened a state of the art campus in Beverly Hills,
North West of Cairo.
BISC is governed by a Board of Directors who determine the aims and overall
conduct of the School. In conjunction with the Principal, it sets and reviews
the policies, plans and procedures that will ensure the best possible
education for present and future pupils. The School is a not-for-profit
organisation with charitable status.
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, purpose-
built, spacious campus with state of the art facilities. BISC is an IB World
School, a member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS. Further details are available on our
website: www.bisc.edu.eg
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. 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.
THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, CAIRO
BISC Head of Senior School
The Post
The post holder will be expected to play a lead role in the development of the
School and to ensure that its teaching, learning, pastoral and administrative
practices are commensurate with best practice in the UK and internationally.
Person Specification
* graduate with qualified teacher status and significant leadership experience in school;
* clear evidence of willingness to continue learning and developing as a reflective practitioner including evidence of masters level research;
* enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire staff and students;
* proven ability to effectively lead and work with a team in a collaborative manner;
* committed to contributing to a holistic approach to education;
* recent experience teaching British national curriculum and GCSE, A level or IB;
* strong professional development background working with and supporting the development of colleagues;
* understands an inquiry based approach to learning;
* understands principles of formative and summative assessment;
* relevant experience of timetabling, budgeting and the efficient allocation of resources;
* meets our CHILD PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING requirements in full.
Remuneration
The British International School, Cairo (BISC) operates its own teaching
scale, which reflects that in the UK, and is related to teaching experience.
All salaries are paid tax free. In addition, all teachers appointed from
outside Egypt on an overseas contract receive free accommodation (excluding
utility bills), private health insurance, annual return trips to their home
country and generous fee remission for eligible children.
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 12th December
‎2022. 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.
Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract type: Full time
Start date: September ‎2023
Contract term: 31st August ‎2025 renewable
Closing date: 12th December ‎2022
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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