Deputy Head Academic Senior School - September 2023

We are looking for a Deputy Head (Academic) with the ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and empower students and staff at The British International School, Cairo (BISC). This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to develop their leadership experience whilst making a tangible impact on our students.

The successful candidate will be a key member of BISC’s Senior School Leadership Team, contributing to the overall development of the school. Responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all academic aspects, we seek a compelling ambassador and advocate for high expectations and outstanding classroom practice.

Proven track record of any/ all the following can provide a candidate with an advantage:

·        Outstanding classroom practice; in-depth understanding of effective teaching and learning.

·        Ability to motivate, inspire and develop outstanding practice in others.

·        Leadership of nuanced change and improvement projects as an experienced middle or senior leader, within the remits teaching and learning or raising achievement. 

·        Ability to deliver a bold and innovative vision for an excellent teaching and learning culture.

·        Commitment to their leadership development.

For individuals aspiring to headship, this post offers the opportunity to develop as a leader in a highly successful and ambitious environment. BISC offers personal professional development and opportunities for all staff to contribute to school improvement.  

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. We offer a British style education, broadly based on the English National curriculum at Key stage 3, followed by GCSE and the IBDP in the sixth form. We are a vibrant, international community, committed to excellence in all that do. All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to BISC’s mission and values, to promoting student welfare, and their personal and academic development. BISC is 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.

Please refer to the attached job description for further details of the role.

Person Specification:

·                    Graduate in a related degree with qualified teacher status.

·                    To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a minimum of post qualification, three years teaching experience.

·                    Middle leadership experience, as Head of Department, or pastoral leader in a UK or British, international school. (Senior leadership experience - desirable).

·                    An outstanding and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire students and staff.

·                    Ability to monitor the quality of teaching and learning and drive forward improvement across the school.

·                    Ability to use data to monitor, intervene and improve students’ progress and attainment.

·                    Demonstrate:

o    personal values of integrity, determination, professionalism, and resilience.

o   communication skills: able to build rapport; a clear speaker and writer; an active listener; a good presenter.

o   excellent organisational and analytical skills, with a close eye for details.

o   effective leadership style, skills and experience: is child centred; believes every child can achieve their full potential; committed to raising attainment of all students; a strategic thinker; can manage workload and priorities; a team player; is approachable, collaborative and open minded.

·                    Meet our child protection and safeguarding requirements in full.

Remuneration

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) operates a similar teaching scale to schools in the UK which increases with teaching experience. All salaries are tax free and paid in Pounds Sterling. The current basic salary for a teacher with three years’ experience is £35,250 p.a. while the salary of the majority of staff is over £40,664 p.a. This post includes a significant additional allowance.

In addition all overseas contract teachers are entitled to a housing allowance, private BUPA Gold medical insurance, annual return travel to the UK, and generous fee remission for school-aged children.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website including a letter of application, addressed to the Principal – Mr Dan Dorran as a pdf document.

Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional referees one of whom should be your current employer.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 6th Marc 2023. 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview via Zoom or Skype.

Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Contract type: Full time

Start date: 1st September 2023

Contract term: Two years renewable

Closing date: 6th March 2023

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, including the disclosure of criminal records, DBS and vetting checks. In line with KCSiE Sept 2023, all shortlisted candidates will undergo online checks. UK and EU passport holders based will be required to obtain an ICPC check. Previous employers will be contacted.