Head of Senior School - September 2023

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) seeks a dynamic and inspirational school leader to become the new Head of Senior School from September 2023. The successful candidate will take on a thriving school with a strong student roll, solid academic results and a superb teaching and support staff.

Working in close cooperation with the Senior School SLT, the Head of the Senior School (HoSS) is responsible to the Principal for all aspects of the life of the Senior School including its day to day management and administration. S/he will be an experienced senior manager with well-developed and proven organisational and leadership skills, and able to win the respect and confidence of all members of the school community. This role would suit a professional with existing experience as a head teacher or someone ready to take on her/his first headship. The position will be effective from September 2023.

BISC is a selective, co-educational, academic day school with approximately 1,200 pupils aged 3-18, divided more or less equally between the Junior and Senior Schools. It is one of the leading schools in the Middle East in which children are prepared to go on to the best local, regional and international universities and to positions of leadership in all walks of life. The vast majority of students go on to universities overseas.

BISC is an IB World School, an Accredited Member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and a member of the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools (IAPS). It is also in membership of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME).

The School’s mission is to be a vibrant international community offering an outstanding British-style education, focused on independent learning and the promotion of global citizenship. Its vision is to inspire all members of the school community to be curious, courageous, engaged and resilient learners, respecting diversity and motivated, as global citizens, to effect a positive change in society.

BISC provides a challenging and stimulating environment in which English-speaking students from diverse international backgrounds benefit from an education which is British in its principles, practices, curricular structures and assessment. In 1989, the School strengthened its commitment to its international outlook by the introduction of the International Baccalaureate Diploma. In 2008, BISC opened a state of the art campus in Beverly Hills, North West of Cairo.

BISC is governed by a Board of Directors who determine the aims and overall conduct of the School. In conjunction with the Principal, it sets and reviews the policies, plans and procedures that will ensure the best possible education for present and future pupils. The School is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status.

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.

THE BRITISH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, CAIRO

BISC Head of Senior School

The Post

The post holder will be expected to play a lead role in the development of the School and to ensure that its teaching, learning, pastoral and administrative practices are commensurate with best practice in the UK and internationally.

Person Specification

• graduate with qualified teacher status and significant leadership experience in school;
• clear evidence of willingness to continue learning and developing as a reflective practitioner including evidence of masters level research;
• enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire staff and students;
• proven ability to effectively lead and work with a team in a collaborative manner;
• committed to contributing to a holistic approach to education;
• recent experience teaching British national curriculum and GCSE, A level or IB;
• strong professional development background working with and supporting the development of colleagues;
• understands an inquiry based approach to learning;
• understands principles of formative and summative assessment;
• relevant experience of timetabling, budgeting and the efficient allocation of resources;
• meets our CHILD PROTECTION and SAFEGUARDING requirements in full.

Remuneration

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) operates its own teaching scale, which reflects that in the UK, and is related to teaching experience. All salaries are paid tax free. In addition, all teachers appointed from outside Egypt on an overseas contract receive free accommodation (excluding utility bills), private health insurance, annual return trips to their home country and generous fee remission for eligible 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 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: 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.