Foundation Stage Teacher - August 2024
The British International School, Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
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- Salary:
- Highly competitive salary paid entirely in sterling. BUPA Gold Medical Insurance, return flights and generous housing allowance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2024
- Apply by:
- 22 July 2024
Job overview
If you are a dynamic, enthusiastic and ambitious professional with a passion and commitment to Early Years teaching and learning, then the British International School, Cairo could be the school for you.
The School seeks to appoint an Early Years (Foundation Stage) Teacher for August 2024. Foundation Stage teachers at BISC deliver high-quality, creative teaching, based and on the UK's Framework for the Early Years. Our excellent resources and Foundation Stage campus provides opportunities for a collaborative and team approach to delivering our curriculum.
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 Statutory Framework for the Early Years, 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 in the Early Years, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;
● includes conducting baseline assessment, on-going assessment, culminating in assessment against the Early Learning Goals;
● considers the individual needs, interests, and development of each child in the class, and use this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience in all areas of learning and development;
● works as a member of a team in a collaborative manner;
● committed to her/his own professional development;
● enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;
● meets our child protection and safeguarding requirements in full.
Remuneration
The British International School, Cairo (BISC) offers a highly competitive tax free salary, paid entirely in Pound Sterling and directly into a UK bank account.
In addition, expat teachers benefit from a generous housing allowance, private BUPA Gold medical insurance which includes family dependents, annual return flights to the UK, and 2 free places for children of school age.
Exceptionally, our staff full salary is paid in foreign currency (GBP). The very low cost of living mean staff are able to save significantly, while still enjoying a great quality of life. A guide to costs can be found here: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Egypt
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 Headteacher/Principal.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 22nd July 2024. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged.
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 August 2024
Contract term: 31st July 2026 renewable
Closing date: 22nd July 2024
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 practices as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2023), including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. UK and EU-based passport holders will be required to obtain an ICPC check. Current and previous employers will be contacted.
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About The British International School, Cairo
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- The British International School, Cairo
- km 38, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Beverly Hills, 6th of October City
- Cairo
- 12451
- Egypt
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 hr@bisc.edu.eg.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mrs Basman Zora, Principal
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