Junior School Classroom Teacher - August 2025 (An earlier start if possible)

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) is seeking to appoint an innovative and well qualified Junior School teacher. We seek a dynamic teacher with an unwavering commitment to their practice and their pupils' personal and academic development.

Junior School class teachers at BISC deliver high-quality teaching and are focused on securing a positive and engaging classroom climate. If you are a dynamic and ambitious professional, with a passion for a holistic education, then BISC could be the school for you. All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips.

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

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, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;

● understands how to stretch the more able and provide personalised intervention;

● works as a member of a team in a collaborative manner;

● committed to their professional development;

● committed to contributing to a holistic approach to education

● 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 (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.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 18th November 2025. 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 2025 (An earlier start if possible)

Contract term: 31st July 2027 renewable

Closing date: 23rd December 2024

Safeguarding

The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments 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; all offers are subject to police checks from the current and previous country of residency and satisfactory references. Current and previous employers will be contacted. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the UK’s Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For UK and EU candidates, a DBS enhanced disclosure and/or ICPC that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of employment. Please note as part of Safer Recruitment Policy, we might conduct an online and social media check of shortlisted candidates.