Head of Drama - September 2023
The British International School, Cairo
Egypt
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- Salary:
- The basic salary for a teacher with three years’ experience is £34,000 p.a. tax free and with six years experience is £39,000 p.a. tax free
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 14 January 2023
Job overview
We seek an experienced and innovative Drama teacher to lead our highly committed Drama department. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Drama across the school including GCSE and IB. The school has excellent drama facilities including a full size theatre. The music and drama teams work closely together on productions and promoting a performance culture. The school offers personal professional development opportunities and opportunities to contribute to school improvement.
Previous experience of teaching Drama within the UK National Curriculum or a British style international school is desirable. All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips.
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. BISC is an IB World School, 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.
Person Specification
- graduate in Dreama related degree with qualified teacher status;
- enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;
- recent experience teaching British national curriculum and GCSE, A level or IB;
- includes Assessment for Learning as an integral part of classroom practice;
- understands how to stretch more able and support weaker students;
- works as a member of a team in a collaborative manner;
- committed to her/his own professional development;
- understands an inquiry based approach to learning;
- 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.
To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a MINIMUM of three years teaching post qualification teaching experience.
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 £34,000 p.a. while the salary of the majority of staff (six years experience or more) is over £40,000 p.a.
In addition all overseas contract teachers benefit from a generous housing allowance (circa £1000 per month), private BUPA Gold medical insurance, annual return flights to the UK, and 2 free places for children of school age.
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 principal.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 14th January 2023. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged. Interviews for the post will most likely take place by Zoom.
Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract type: Full time
Start date: 1st September 2023
Contract term: 31st August 2025 renewable
Closing date: 14th January 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 practises, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. UK and EU-based passport holders will be required to obtain an ICPC check. Previous employers will be contacted.
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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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