Teacher of Mathematics - August 2025

Due to the expansion of the Maths Department, The British International School, Cairo (BISC) is seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative professional with a passion for teaching Mathematics to become part of the team. As an IB world school experience of teaching the Diploma Programme is preferred.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach Mathematics across the Senior School including GCSE and IB. The school has excellent facilities and resources for teaching Mathematics. The Mathematics Department works effectively as a team sharing ideas and promoting learning. It is a very popular department, and our students value and love the subject. We offer an accelerated Maths route for the more able and a variety of courses within the IB diploma programme.

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. We comply with the DfE's BSO Standards (British Standards Overseas). We provide 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

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. 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 

• graduate in Mathematics or a related subject with 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;      
• recent experience teaching Mathematics within the National Curriculum for England and (I)GCSE, A level or IB;      
• experience in teaching Key Stage 5/IB Maths HL is desirable;
• includes assessment for learning as an integral part of classroom practice;      
• understands how to stretch more able students and support pupils;      
• works collaboratively as a member of a team;      
• committed to her/his own professional development;      
• enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;      
• meets the school’s safeguarding requirements in full.
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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) 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. BISC also offers exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff.

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 - Ms. Lynne Oldfield 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 13th January 2025. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged.

Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Contract type: Full time

Start date: 1st August 2025

Contract term: 31st July 2027 renewable

Closing Date: 13th January 2025

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.