Junior School Classroom Teacher - August 2024

The British International School, Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
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Salary:
Attractive tax-free salary
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
‎30 October ‎2023

Job description

The school seeks to appoint Key Stage ‎1 and ‎2 Classroom Teachers for
August2024. 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 £‎36,000 p.a. while the salary
of the majority of staff (six years experience or more) is over £‎41,500 p.a.
In addition all overseas contract teachers benefit from a generous housing
allowance, 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 (Mrs. Basman
Zora) 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 November
‎2023. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to
make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are
encouraged. First interviews for the post will most likely take place via 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 August2024
Contract term: 31st July ‎2026 renewable
Closing date: 30th November ‎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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**The British International School, Cairo

• The British International School, Cairo


• km ‎38, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Beverly Hills, 6th of October City


• Cairo


• ‎12451


• Egypt
  +‎20 ‎38270444

BISC was established in ‎1976 and has a reputation as one of the most
successful schools in the Middle East. We teach boys and girls aged ‎2-‎18, with
the majority of our students from Egypt, and our school's mission is to be a
vibrant international community that promotes independent learning to develop
global citizens.
We are based on a purpose built, state-of-the-art campus, ‎30 minutes West of
the city centre. We are surrounded by high quality housing and facilities,
though the hustle and bustle of downtown Cairo - and the pyramids - are not
far away and easily accessible.
We follow the British curriculum, with a track record of academic success as
well as a strong focus on pastoral care. We are an active IB World School, a
member of COBIS and BSME, and thus the school provides a holistic education in
a supportive and caring environment. We are a non-denominational school, and
we welcome students from all faiths and traditions, embracing the principles
of open-mindedness and understanding.
BISC is a large school with over ‎1,150 students across our Foundation Stage,
Junior and Senior Schools. Up to Key Stage ‎3, we follow the EYFS leading to
the National Curriculum for England, with modifications to reflect the
particular geographical and cultural circumstances of Egypt. In the Junior
School, teachers receive specialist support in a variety of subjects and all
classes have a bilingual Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher. With
the exception of Arabic, all classes are in English, which many children speak
at home, and children make excellent progress in their language development.
The School takes advantage of the history, culture and geography of Egypt
through a range of offsite trips and activities.
At Key Stage ‎4, students are prepared for GCSE and IGCSE examinations with the
majority of students choosing to study the full IB Diploma. Our results are
above the global average and the majority of our students go on to attend
universities in the UK and USA.
Our package for teachers is amongst the best in the world, with tax-free
salaries paid in Pound Sterling. Each teacher receives a generous housing
allowance, as well as free annual return flights, BUPA gold healthcare, and a
large budget for CLD. Above all we offer a friendly and supportive environment
for you to grow as a professional with like-minded professionals.
Finally, further details of our school can be found on the school's website,
but if you have any queries please contact the Human Resources Department by
email, using [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mrs Basman Zora, Principal
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