Expressions of Interest - August 2025
The British International School, Cairo
Egypt
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Attractive Tax-free Salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2024
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2024
Job overview
We are excited to announce potential opportunities within BISC beginning in August 2025 for teachers with experience in the EYFS, or Junior or Senior schools . We are likely to have some positions across the whole School including leadership positions at both middle or senior level.
BISC, a non-profit school, is one of the region's longest standing and leading academic schools, which has been in existence since 1976. 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 that 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.
We are providing an opportunity for you to meet with us in person to find out more about BISC prior to the job application beginning in 2025, as we are visiting the UK in October. We will be in Birmingham and London on October 25th and 26th, 2024. This will be a great opportunity to meet in person, where we can discuss the roles, the school, and life in the country in more detail.
For those of you who are not in the UK, and If you are interested in finding out more about future opportunities and the School please let us know your availability for an in person meeting.
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.
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 who meet the school's admission requirements. BISC also offers exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff.
The very low cost of living means 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
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 2024), 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.
If you possess the required qualifications and experience and are keen to find out more about opportunities at BISC, we invite you to register your contact information at the link below and to indicate whether you would like to meet us in person or at an online session.
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About The British International School, Cairo
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- The British International School, Cairo
- km 38, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Beverly Hills, 6th of October City
- Cairo
- 12451
- Egypt
BISC was established in 1976 and has a reputation as one of the most successful schools in the Middle East. We teach boys and girls aged 2-18, with the majority of our students from Egypt, and our school's mission is to be a vibrant international community that promotes independent learning to develop global citizens.
We are based on a purpose built, state-of-the-art campus, 30 minutes West of the city centre. We are surrounded by high quality housing and facilities, though the hustle and bustle of downtown Cairo - and the pyramids - are not far away and easily accessible.
We follow the British curriculum, with a track record of academic success as well as a strong focus on pastoral care. We are an active IB World School, a member of COBIS and BSME, and thus the school provides a holistic education in a supportive and caring environment. We are a non-denominational school, and we welcome students from all faiths and traditions, embracing the principles of open-mindedness and understanding.
BISC is a large school with over 1,150 students across our Foundation Stage, Junior and Senior Schools. Up to Key Stage 3, we follow the EYFS leading to the National Curriculum for England, with modifications to reflect the particular geographical and cultural circumstances of Egypt. In the Junior School, teachers receive specialist support in a variety of subjects and all classes have a bilingual Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher. With the exception of Arabic, all classes are in English, which many children speak at home, and children make excellent progress in their language development. The School takes advantage of the history, culture and geography of Egypt through a range of offsite trips and activities.
At Key Stage 4, students are prepared for GCSE and IGCSE examinations with the majority of students choosing to study the full IB Diploma. Our results are above the global average and the majority of our students go on to attend universities in the UK and USA.
Our package for teachers is amongst the best in the world, with tax-free salaries paid in Pound Sterling. Each teacher receives a generous housing allowance, as well as free annual return flights, BUPA gold healthcare, and a large budget for CLD. Above all we offer a friendly and supportive environment for you to grow as a professional with like-minded professionals.
Finally, further details of our school can be found on the school's website, but if you have any queries please contact the Human Resources Department by email, using hr@bisc.edu.eg.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Ms. Lynne Oldfield, Principal
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