Head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Cairo English School
Cairo
- Expiring soon
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 18 December 2024
Job overview
Head of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Are you an outstanding practitioner ready to lead, inspire, and innovate in early childhood education? Cairo English School (CES) is seeking an exceptional Head of Early Years Foundation Stage who can bring a passion for learning, creativity, and leadership to our dynamic school community.
About the Role: At CES, leadership is about more than providing direction; it’s about inspiring others, building lasting partnerships, solving challenges creatively, and leading change with a clear, innovative vision. As Head of EYFS, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing, stimulating, and high-achieving environment for our youngest learners, supporting their growth and development both academically and socially, and ensuring smooth transitions between EYFS and Key Stage 1.
Curriculum Overview: CES is guided by the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework 2021, adapted to reflect our unique Egyptian context. We seek a leader with a deep understanding of the EYFS framework and a proven ability to apply it effectively in a diverse international school setting. The successful candidate will have a record of outstanding practice, strong leadership skills, and the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, and families.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- A track record of outstanding teaching and innovative curriculum delivery in EYFS.
- Expertise in creating engaging, high-quality learning environments that support excellence.
- Proven experience in monitoring provision, using data-driven insights to improve outcomes.
- Strong parental engagement and strategies for effective home-school collaboration.
- Successful implementation of assessment methods that drive student achievement.
- An ability to inspire, lead, and motivate both children and staff.
Key Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to raise standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
- Deep knowledge of how children learn and thrive in the Early Years.
- Creativity in delivering a broad, balanced, and relevant EYFS curriculum.
- Evidence of inspiring and challenging staff to achieve excellence.
- Strong team player with a positive, proactive attitude.
- Confidence in using ICT and data strategically to enhance learning.
What We Offer:
- A two-year renewable contract.
- Annual flight allowance or equivalent.
- Monthly housing allowance.
- Comprehensive international medical insurance.
- Settling-in allowance.
- 5% retirement benefit.
- Continuing professional development opportunities.
CES offers its SLT staff:
• Tax free salary in Pounds Sterling (25% converted to local currency)
• Two-year contract (renewable)
• Annual flight or cash equivalent
• Monthly cash housing allowance
• Comprehensive international medical insurance
• Settling-in allowance
• July and August vacation (paid)
• 5% retirement benefit
• Free transportation to and from school
• Vehicle provided for before and after the school day and at weekends.
• Annual no- absence bonus benefit
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents as part of their application.
- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with a recent photograph.
- A cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for the position.
- Contact details of three professional referees who can provide insights into your leadership abilities.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
At Cairo English School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and adhere to our child protection policies.
Please contact employment@cesegypt.com with any queries about this role. Please note that a CV will not be accepted in place of the online application form.
For further information about Cairo English School, please view our website at www.cesegypt.com, and the link below.
About Cairo English School
‘Together achieving personal Excellence’
We accept students aged 3.5-17 years (Nursery through to Year 12). We offer a challenging and demanding education based on the British model, using the National Curriculum of England (ENC) as well as IGCSE, IBDP and A Levels for senior students. CES believes in developing the whole child and therefore good behaviour and respect for others lie at the heart of our work.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture globally-minded community of learners who demonstrate high levels of achievement in the National Curriculum of England and other recognized international programmes of Study.
Belief statements:
The CES community believes and promotes the principle, “Together Achieving Personal Excellence”. This policy supports the following guiding statements. To aim to;
1. be better than before in everything we do and achieve a culture where personal excellence is paramount
2. show kindness and respect for others through demonstrating strong ethical values and character
3. reach our full potential through active engagement in lessons and co-curricular activities
4. understand and respect others cultural beliefs and belief structures
5. be effective communicators
6. experience success and have it recognised
7. identify talents through the programme of co-curricular activities and events
8. promote a holistic approach to health and well-being
9. develop open-minded reflective learners
10. promote the principle that differences define, not divide
11. take pride in the richness of the Egyptian culture, language and curriculum.
CES PHILOSOPHY:
Students, staff and parents work in partnership, ‘TOGETHER ACHIEVING PERSONAL EXCELLENCE’. We are continuously improving by working independently and collaboratively to achieve personal and academic success. This is demonstrated through developing attitudes, beliefs, actions and achievements that foster global-mindedness. We believe in achieving the very best possible results in the context of the locally required and international academic programmes offered at the school, including International Primary Curriculum (IPC), IGCSE; CIE (A levels) and IB Diploma.
CES VISION - Together Achieving Personal Excellence
Curriculum:
CES teaches the National Curriculum of England and Wales, applying the same educational standards as are offered in England, with modifications attuned to our Egyptian environment. Subjects offered at CES include; English, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design, Music, Geography, History, ICT, PE, Modern Foreign Languages, Design Technology and Personal Social Health Education. English is the language of instruction at CES. Ministry of Education Arabic, Religion and Social Studies are offered from Year 1 and French from Year 3.
CES initially opened from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 9. Year 10 opened in September 2007 and the school offers IGCSE at Year 9 and 10, , A Levels and IB Diploma Programme. is offered in Years 11 and 12 in preparation for university entrance within Egypt, United Kingdom and to other countries.
The curriculum is further enriched by the addition of a Learning Support programme, English as a Second Language and a comprehensive after school extra-curricular programme and a sports teams.
Cairo English School has the physical classroom space to accommodate up to 1800 students, with the building designed to house the students on three levels – Early Years on the ground floor. Primary School on the middle floor and Secondary School on the top floor.
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