General Science Teacher

Would you like to join The British School, Alexandria on our exciting journey as we expand?

We seek applications from enthusiastic, hard-working and talented teachers looking to develop their teaching careers in an international setting.

We follow the English National Curriculum and you would be a Physics teacher in our school.

You would be joining a very supportive and committed group of teachers with a mix of young and more experienced teachers.

The British School, Alexandria is a long-established, high-achieving and forward-thinking 3-18 International School known for its family atmosphere. It enjoys an excellent reputation both within Alexandria and further afield. It is recognised by the DfE and is an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). In our 2019 BSO inspection, we were described as a “Good school with many outstanding features”. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.

We believe in the growth-mindset philosophy and are enriching our students with the cognitive and attitude tool kit to thrive in an ever-competitive 21st-century global society. We would be seeking to appoint a candidate who has a similar mindset and who understands the importance of modern pedagogical research to inform their delivery of lessons.

Alexandria is a bustling, friendly, very safe and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean, full of historical interest. Life for teachers is enjoyable with a low cost of living and a sufficiently good infrastructure, shops, cafes, restaurants, bars, sports clubs, gyms, cinemas and concert venues to lead a European lifestyle. 

Teachers enjoy a very good standard of living while being able to save and/or travel extensively.

Job Purpose:

To teach General Science in Secondary as a subject specialist enabling an outstanding, holistic, and dynamic experience for our students which lead to exceptionally high outcomes.

Job Requirements:

·Degree from a UK university or similar

·Qualified Teacher Status / PGCE/ iPGCE

· Experience of teaching in the British education system either in the UK or in British international schools

· Satisfactory Police Check / DBS checks Desirable

· 2+ years’ experience of teaching the British education system either in the UK or in British international schools.

Job Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

· Plan lessons in line with curriculum objectives, for the mid and long term.

· Liaise with the other teachers within your specialist area to ensure consistency of planning and delivery of curriculum objectives

· Liaise with the other teachers within your specialist area to ensure a common approach to homework adhering to the school’s policies and procedures

· Maintain schemes of work in consultation with other teachers within your specialist area

·  Devise and work with Key Stage Coordinators to ensure effective and consistent learning and behaviour within your specialist area, keeping them informed about student absence, lateness or discipline problems

· Prepare and deliver lessons to classes of different ages and abilities and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors

· Mark work, give appropriate feedback and maintain records of pupils' progress and development

· Research new topic areas, maintaining up-to-date subject knowledge, and devise and write new curriculum materials

· Prepare pupils for qualifications and external examinations

· Manage pupil behaviour in the classroom and on school premises, and apply appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour.

· Provide materials for any class absences and support absent colleagues.

· Support absent colleagues in your specialist area by ensuring their classes have appropriate and meaningful work

· Cover lessons for absent teachers as required by the Head of School

· Undertake pastoral duties, such as taking on the role of form tutor, and supporting pupils on an individual basis through academic or personal difficulties

· Communicate with parents and careers over pupils' progress and participate in specialist subject meetings, parents' evenings and whole-school training events

· Prepare and implement AFL programs for students requiring extra help

· Care for the classroom(s) in which he/she teaches. To ensure that the room(s) is/are attractively decorated and conducive to learning

· Liaise with other professionals, such as learning mentors, careers advisers, educational psychologists and education welfare officers

· Supervise and support the work of teaching assistants, trainee teachers and early career teachers (ECTs)

· Meet all internal deadlines such as for reports, planning and collation of data

· Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies

· Teach online when required as instructed by the Head of School.

· Prepare and deliver assemblies as required by the Head of School

· Undertake pupil supervisory duties at break times and at the start and end of the school day as required by the Head of School

· Organise and participate in extracurricular activities, such as outings, lunchtime clubs, social activities and sporting events

· Contribute to the school newsletter

· Implement all school policies and adhere to the school’s performance management and appraisal system

· Undergo regular observations and participate in regular in-service training (inset) as part of continuing professional development (cpd)

· Perform other duties which may be reasonably assigned from time to time by the Head of School or Principal.

About your Benefits:

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package.

·       Furnished quality accommodation (excluding utility bills) 

·       Annual flights Allowance.

·      Beginning of-contract baggage allowance

·      Subsidized school places for dependent children 

·      Health insurance for teacher

·      Small class sizes (typically 15 -22 students in a class)

·      Motivated students who want to learn

·      Excellent professional development together with opportunities to take on the responsibility

Application Process:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward the following documents for the attention of hr@bsalex.net 

· An up to date CV complete with responsibilities and experience to date.

· A letter of application stating why you feel you are suitable for this role

·  Single teachers or married couples (with or without children) are welcome to apply.

Important Note:

·The British School, Alexandria is committed to all aspects of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students.