Head of English - September 2023

We seek an experienced and well-qualified Teacher of English with previous
experience of teaching within the National Curriculum for England or a
British-style setting commencing to lead our English Department in September
‎2023. The successful candidate will teach English across the Senior School
with experience of IGCSE and IB desirable. The school has excellent facilities
and resources for teaching English. The English Department works effectively
as a team sharing ideas and promoting learning.
BISC offers opportunities for personal professional development and all
members of staff actively contribute to school improvement. Teachers are
expected to show a genuine commitment to promoting student welfare and show a
genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and
school trips
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
* graduate in English with 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;
* recent experience teaching English within the National Curriculum for England and (I)GCSE, A level or IB;
* includes Assessment for Learning as an integral part of classroom practice;
* understands how to stretch more able students and support weaker pupils;
* works collaboratively as a member of a team;
* committed to her/his own professional development;
* understands an inquiry-based approach to learning;
* committed to a holistic approach to education;
* enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;
* meets the school 's 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. In
addition please upload 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 30th 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.
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: 30th 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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