Head of Learning Enhancement

As part of a planned and ambitious phase of school development, Uppingham Cairo is pleased to invite applications for the position of Head of Learning Enhancement from August 2026. We seek an experienced and thoughtful practitioner who is deeply committed to inclusive academic excellence and to ensuring that all pupils are appropriately supported and challenged in their learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong professional judgement, intellectual rigour and the organisational clarity required to lead learning enhancement provision across a high-performing British international school.

This appointment forms part of the continued strengthening of academic leadership as Uppingham Cairo grows in scale and ambition. As the school looks ahead to the opening of the Sixth Form in September 2027 and to the launch of Uppingham New Cairo in September 2028, it is essential that provision for pupils requiring additional support or stretch is coherent, rigorous and aligned with the expectations of a leading British independent school. The Head of Learning Enhancement will play a central role in ensuring that all pupils are able to access the curriculum fully and achieve highly.

Reporting to the Director of Studies and working closely with the Deputy Head (Academic), Junior School and Heads of School, the Head of Learning Enhancement will lead a whole-school approach to learning support and extension. The postholder will oversee processes for identifying pupils who may require additional support or academic stretch, ensure that provision is proportionate and effective and support teachers in developing classroom practice that enables all pupils to succeed. The role includes responsibility for maintaining a clear overview of pupils receiving support, advising colleagues on inclusive and adaptive teaching strategies and ensuring that provision reflects best practice in leading British independent schools.

Working in partnership with the Master of Scholars, the successful candidate will also promote appropriate stretch for high-attaining pupils and contribute to the development of scholarship and extension opportunities across the school. The role requires close and professional engagement with parents and, where appropriate, external specialists, ensuring clarity and confidence in the support provided.

The Head of Learning Enhancement will contribute to a culture of high expectations, thoughtful support and academic ambition across the school. While responsibility for pupil progress remains with class and subject teachers, this role is central in guiding and supporting colleagues to ensure that provision is consistent, manageable and effective.

At Uppingham Cairo, staff benefit from exceptional opportunities for professional growth within a thriving and intellectually ambitious school community. The school offers outstanding facilities and abundant resources on a remarkable campus set within the New Giza landscape, providing a uniquely inspiring environment for teaching and learning. Strong links with Uppingham School in the United Kingdom ensure alignment with the highest standards of British independent education and provide opportunities for professional collaboration and development.

The role offers a highly competitive salary together with an extensive range of benefits designed to support both professional success and personal wellbeing. These include high-quality accommodation, comprehensive private healthcare, meals in school, sports centre and gym membership and transport during term time. Professional development pathways are available for all staff, and the potential for career progression within the growing family of Uppingham schools is considerable. In addition, staff with children are eligible for up to two full Day Boarding scholarships at Uppingham Cairo, providing access to an outstanding British education.

Applications should be made using the Uppingham Cairo Application Form and accompanied by a covering letter. Completed applications should be sent by email to recruitment26@uppinghamcairo.com. Please do not submit applications online, as they will not be considered.

Please ensure that you complete the application form in full, with the names and contact details of two professional referees, to include your current or most recent head teacher if you are or have been employed in a school. CVs may also be sent in addition to the application form and covering letter, but are not required.

Further details regarding this role are available in the  Head of Learning Enhancement Application Pack. For more information about Uppingham Cairo, please visit our website, browse our Prospectus or read ‘Deep Roots, Wide Horizons’ , our vision for the future of Uppingham Cairo. Explore our UPPStart and UPP&Out Day Boarding programmes or read about our Sporting Vision for the Champions and the Challengers.

Please note that the School will only consider candidates with British teaching qualifications (QTS or equivalent) and a minimum of 4 years teaching experience.

Closing date: 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 9th March, 2026.
Role Start date: 23rd August, 2026

Early applications are warmly encouraged. Interviews will be held in person on 12th and 13th March at a Central London location where possible, and the School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.

Uppingham Cairo was founded in 2024 and is the result of a collaboration between Uppingham School in the UK and New Era Education. In the first year of operation, the school achieved BSO Accreditation through inspection by ISI as well as COBIS and BSME Accreditation. The School is a member of HMC, IAPS, AGBIS and AoBSO. Uppingham Cairo has a very close affiliation to the mother school, combining the values and ethos of Uppingham with the cultural, artistic and linguistic opportunities afforded by being in such an outstanding location as Cairo.

Uppingham Cairo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening including checks with past employers.