Director of Sixth Form and IB Coordinator - August 2025

We seek an experienced and reflective team leader for our large and successful Sixth Form. The Director of Sixth Form will also be the IB Coordinator and a member of the Senior School Leadership Team (SSLT) contributing to the overall development of the Senior School. The British International School, Cairo (BISC) is a well established IBDP school with consistently high levels of achievement. The majority of our students go to top tier universities around the world including the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.

Previous experience of a leadership role within an IBDP context is essential for this post along with a commitment to the values inherent in the IBLP and the CAS programme.

Person Specification

• graduate in a related degree with qualified teacher status, IB experience and evidence of masters level research;
• experience with regards to preparing students for the IBDP and higher education institutions around the world;
• people focused person who is able to listen and offer high quality guidance advice to young people and their families;
• committed to empowering young people to be responsible global citizens and take on meaningful leadership;
• able to confidently represent the school on line and in person;
• clear understanding of the need to develop and support the core of the IBDP including the ability to motivate students to act;
• enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire students;
• advocate of the British national curriculum and GCSE;
• works as a member of a team in a collaborative manner;
• committed to her/his own professional development;
• committed to contributing to a holistic approach to education;
• meets our CHILD PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING requirements in full.

All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips. To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a minimum of three years teaching post qualification teaching experience.

The school offers a competitive and generous package, (paid in pound sterling) and exceptional professional development opportunities. A proactive teacher-led staff welfare team further supports and secures staff induction and wellbeing.

BISC is one of the leading academic schools in the region. Located on the western fringe of Cairo, the School enjoys the benefits of a modern, purpose-built, spacious campus with state of the art facilities. BISC is an IB World School, a member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS. Further details are available on our 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

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. First Interviews for the post will most likely take place by Zoom.

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.