Secondary Business Teacher

Maadi British International School
Cairo, Egypt
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Salary:
Very attractive tax-free package
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
‎17 January ‎2024

Job overview

MBIS -* ' Where teachers love to teach, and children love to
learn.'*
Our school
As one of the most prestigious international schools in Cairo, MBIS has been
delivering the best in British international education for almost ‎30 years.
MBIS serves a truly international, English-speaking body with over ‎61
nationalities represented. MBIS resides on purpose-built premises, combining
modern and Arabic architecture, in leafy Maadi, historically an expat area of
Cairo. Our school site incorporates a fully equipped theatre, indoor swimming
pool and athletics track as well as specialist classrooms, labs, library, and
music rooms. Our not-for-profit school has developed a vibrant and welcoming
environment that provides a world-class British education for every pupil who
enters its doors. The core purpose of MBIS is to ensure that every single
pupil develops themselves to the best of their ability through the support and
challenge offered by our inclusive school environment. We cater for students
from ‎3 up to and including IGCSE and are busy with plans to widen our
provision post ‎16 due to demand, hence this position which is due to
expansion. We are fortunate to work with a lovely, supportive school community
and class sizes are far below what might be expected in the UK. Our results
are also significantly above UK averages at all levels.
In ‎2021 we were rated 'Excellent' in all categories by our BSO inspection,
and we are proud to also be members of several international and British
school organisations. The school enjoys the patronage of the British Embassy
and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME). MBIS is
fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young
people, and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection
screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring
Service checks and international equivalents.
*Our city**
Cairo is one of the world 's most renowned cities and contains everything
anyone might want. With an unrivalled history, culture and geography the city
also offers opportunities for so much more including excellent dining, sports,
theatre, modern malls and the opportunity to live in a thriving, exciting
city. The Gallup Law and Order ‎2019 report ranked Egypt as the 8th
safest country internationally and 2nd safest at the Middle East after the
UAE.
Cairo also has a beautiful climate with a mild winter season and a hot dry
summer. Just a short journey also brings you to some of the best diving and
beach resorts in the world as well as culture in world heritage sites such as
those found in Luxor. Easy travel means that the city also provides a spring-
board to visit either the Middle East, Africa or further afield with little
effort.
*The role
We are looking to recruit a talented, creative and team-oriented Secondary
Business Teacher who is committed to providing the best education for our
children. The prospective colleague must also be able to provide A' Level
/IGCSE. An additional subject would be a distinct advantage.
Our school continues to develop and the successful candidate will join our
friendly staff team. This is an important role and as such, international
colleagues are well remunerated with a generous salary in sterling, meaning
that a very good standard of living is not an issue for our staff.
Interested applicants should:
* Hold a recognized British teaching qualification for the secondary age range.
* Have at least ‎2 years successful qualified teaching experience
* Be able to demonstrate successful Business teaching post ‎16
* Demonstrate a real passion for learning, an understanding of best practice and a desire to continually improve.
* Be committed and hard-working, with high expectations of themselves and the children in their care.
* Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, strong collegiality and a drive to support whole school development.
* Have real creative flair.
* Possess a positive team-spirit and a good sense of humour.

A highly attractive package includes:
* Very competitive tax-free salary paid in sterling.
* Yearly tax-free gratuity
* Generous monthly accommodation allowance
* Comprehensive international medical cover
* Free education for dependent children at MBIS
* Relocation allowance
* Return air passage to UK or equivalent each year.
* Continuing professional development
* Free staff bus
Initial contract for ‎2 years, thereafter annually renewable.
To find out more about the school, please visit our website at
www.mbisegypt.com
For more interesting information about magnificent Egypt https://egypt.travel
The closing date for applications is ‎6 pm on Wednesday, the 17th of January
‎2024.
Our posts are much sought after, and so early applications are encouraged.
Initial interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
As our school is committed to safeguarding children and young people,
candidates will be required to undergo international child protection checks.

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**Maadi British International School

• Maadi British International School


• 4th District, Zahraa El Maadi


• Cairo


• Egypt
  +‎20 ‎2 ‎517 ‎8288
  
  The School
  MBIS is a dynamic, learning-focused school - with a first-class reputation.
  The school was judged as 'Excellent in all areas' by the Independent
  Schools Inspectorate (June ‎2016) and by PENTA (Sep ‎2021) Outstanding.
  MBIS, located in Maadi, is recognised amongst the most prestigious British
  Curriculum international schools in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East.
  We are a vibrant, welcoming, not for-profit school, that provides a world
  class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our core
  purpose is to ensure that every single child gains the most from the
  experience of being at our school. We base this on our fundamental belief that
  all children can reach their full potential in all areas of their development.
  We are dedicated to improving the educational attainment and life chances of
  all pupils regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability or
  disability.
  Staff packages at MBIS are amongst the best in the region. Staff receive an
  accommodation allowance, to rent quality furnished. Staff also receive
  international medical insurance and return flights to place of origin. Free
  primary education and secondary education for dependent children up to Y11
  (max ‎2).
  MBIS occupies a purpose built site in an attractive, quiet suburb of the city
  of Cairo. The campus represents a unique blend of modern and Arabic
  architecture across three main buildings. Light, airy and spacious, the school
  offers a learning oasis to our children.
  State of the art facilities include:


• School wide Wifi


• A large, two floor auditorium


• An indoor, heated swimming pool


• Astroturf playing field


• Athletics track


• Well-equipped rooms for Art, Design Technology and Science


• Two ICT suites


• Two music rooms with a full range of instruments and Apple computers


• Individual music tuition rooms


• Drama Studio


• Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms


• Large library


• Cafeteria
  The school is organised into three main phases:
  Primary


• EYFS (Pre-Nursery to Year ‎2);


• Key Stage ‎1 (Year ‎1 to Year ‎2)


• Key Stage ‎2 (Year ‎3 to Year ‎6).
  Secondary


• Key Stage ‎3 (Year ‎7 to year ‎9)


• Key Stage ‎4 (Year ‎10 to Year ‎11) IGCSE
  The experienced staff and small class sizes at MBIS ensure individual
  attention and high quality learning. Currently there are ‎35 full-time, British
  trained teachers. All year groups have Learning Support Assistants. Primary
  students benefit from specialist teachers in Music, MFL, Drama and PE.
  Secondary students are taught by skilled and knowledgeable subject specialists
  in all areas of the curriculum.
  A wide range of after school activities is open to the children - including
  creative and performing arts, sports and academic clubs. A comprehensive
  calendar of educational day visits also supports the children's learning. Year
  ‎4 to Year ‎11 children participate in residential experiences in Egypt, Cyprus
  and Europe - designed to promote personal and social development. Across the
  academic year, all phases of the school stage a musical performance for the
  parent community.
  Connections with neighbouring schools are active, enabling valuable
  partnership learning opportunities for the children (eg. Literacy Festivals,
  Music Weekends, Science Days, football tournaments, swimming galas) and
  professional development opportunities for staff.
  The home-school partnership is very strong at MBIS. Our Helping Hands. parents
  help us to organise fantastic community events - International Family Fun Day,
  Halloween, the Christmas Fair are major affairs, enjoyed by all. Parents are
  also actively encouraged to participate in class-based learning activities and
  school trips.
  The active School Council ensures representation across the year groups, as
  well as organising charity work and age-banded social events.
  MBIS provides a safe, welcoming and enriching environment for children
  adjusting to relocation or starting school for the first time.
  It is a school where teachers love to teach and children love to learn!
  For further details, please visit the school website at www.mbisegypt.com
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