Head of Elementary - September 2025

GEMS International School Cairo

We are very excited and pleased to officially open GEMS International School Cairo. Located in Rehab 2, and under the renowned GEMS international network, we are thrilled to finally open the doors of our purpose-built, high tech, environmentally conscious school! Using the American curriculum based AERO standards while aspiring to be a full International Baccalaureate program school (PYP, MYP, IBDP), we have opened our early years, primary, and middle years programs through Grade 8 in 2022-23, adding upper grades in subsequent years with a projected enrollment of 1400 students.

Our full education, operations, administrative, and leadership team is now in place, ready to ensure that GISC provides a world-class educational experience for our students and families. 

Our school is notable for its emphasis on inclusion and diversity, future-thinking technology skills, and most importantly, developing impactful global citizens with a mission to serve our world: Inspiring Leaders, Future Thinkers, Fearless Explorers, Diversity Ambassadors. 

As a GEMS Education school, we believe there is a ‘Genius in Every Child’. We are nurturing an ecosystem and infrastructure to draw out potential and training educators by the best to be the best.

Website:

https://www.gis-cairo.com/

GEMS International School Cairo (GISC) is looking for outstanding Head of Elementary to join our existing team from August/September 2025

The Head of Elementary is the educational leader for lower and upper elementary (G1-G5).  

The candidate will need to effectively develop positive relationships with staff, students, and parents while maintaining a high level of accountability.

Significant time and effort will focus on implementing appropriate aspects of the school improvement plan.

The Head of Elementary will need to actively promote new and innovative instructional practices including effective use of technology as a tool for instruction and communication.

Reports directly to the Head of School. The Head of Elementary will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

The Head of Elementary will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Recruiting and retaining best fit staff members
• Providing leadership and training for coordinators and department heads
• Supervising the performance evaluations of Elementary staff members
• Developing professional development opportunities
• Participating in the admissions process
• Supporting staff and student wellbeing through curricular and extra-curricular programs
• Assisting with all aspects of accreditation processes

Required Qualifications

• Degree certification in addition to a certified teaching qualification, such as a valid US Teaching/leadership license or equivalent
• Master’s in education
• Previous experience as Head of Elementary
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience
• 3+ years leadership experience
• International school experience, within the IB is a plus
• In-depth knowledge and experience in Elementary  

Application and Interview:

To apply, please share a one-page maximum application letter that clarifies your suitability for the role. Please also share your CV including 3 references. Please note that candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible, as we reserve the right to appoint the right person prior to the closing date.

The safeguarding of our students is at the core of all that we do. All appointments are conditional upon:

• Acceptable police checks (or equivalent) from the country of origin and from all countries in which you have worked
• Appropriate references from your current and previous employers, which may be corroborated by personal phone calls made to each