Head of Physical Education (Junior School) - September 2023

If you are a dynamic, flexible and ambitious professional, with a passion for teaching Physical Education and a real commitment to a holistic education, then the British International School, Cairo could be the school for you.

We seek an experienced and well-qualified teacher of Physical Education to teach primarily in the Junior School, but with the flexibility to teach across the age range from 3 to 18. Working alongside the whole-school Director of Sport who acts as line manager to the Senior and Junior School Heads of PE, you will lead a highly committed team of specialists delivering curriculum PE including IGCSE. The Physical Education Department works effectively as a team across the whole school, sharing ideas, promoting learning and contributing to high academic standards. Previous experience of leadership roles in Physical Education in a UK National Curriculum or a British-style international school context is desirable.

BISC offers opportunities for personal professional development and all members of staff actively contribute to whole-school improvement. Teachers are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips. This is a key component of the role of a PE teacher in the School.

A not-for-profit organisation, 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, spacious, purpose-built campus with state of the art facilities. BISC is an IB World School and is a member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS. Further details are available on the school’s website: www.bisc.edu.eg

Cairo 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.

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Person Specification   

• graduate in Physical Education or a related subject with 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;  
• recent experience teaching PE within the National Curriculum for England and (I)GCSE; 
• previous experience of subject leadership is desirable but not essential; 
• includes Assessment for Learning as an integral part of classroom practice;  
• understands how to stretch more able students and support weaker pupils;  
• works collaboratively as a member of a team;  
• committed to her/his own professional development;  
• understands an inquiry-based approach to learning;  
• committed to a holistic approach to education;  
• enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;  
• meets the school’s 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 12th December 2022. 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: 12th December 2022

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.