School Director
Modern English School Cairo
Egypt
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 20/08/23
- Apply by:
- 30 October 2022
Job overview
Modern English School Cairo (MES Cairo) is seeking to appoint a dynamic, experienced and visionary Director for August 2023 to join this well established and high performing independent international school.
MES Cairo has a long and successful history, having opened its doors 32 years ago. Today, it welcomes over 2300 students aged 3.5-18, with the majority joining at Foundation Stage and remaining until graduation. MES Cairo is a vibrant, fully subscribed school of choice for families in Cairo, with waitlists at every year level and pupils who benefit from consistently high standards of education through their educational journey.
The school offers the English National Curriculum at Primary level and at Secondary level, students have the choice of entering either the British or American section. The IB Diploma is also proposed as a pathway to graduation in the final two years. All graduates from MES Cairo go on to university, with over 65% accepting offers from competitive UK universities. MES Cairo employs 185 qualified (QTS) expatriate teachers and provides them with stability and professional development opportunities.
MES Cairo has been consistently rated “outstanding” over four consecutive BSO accreditation cycles for its quality of education and levels of student care. The new Director will inherit the leadership of a high achieving school that is well-established and efficiently managed. The position is an exceptional opportunity for an innovative and energetic leader to build on MES Cairo’s success to date and lead the school through the next exciting stage in its development.
Reporting to the Managing Director and Board of Directors, the successful applicant will:
- Serve as an outstanding leader for MES Cairo and contribute to the realisation of the BOD’s vision for the school, supporting the School in all of its endeavours.
- Provide visionary leadership, inspire staff and pupils, positively engage MES Cairo families and serve the school community and beyond as a figurehead.
- Provide strategic leadership on all matters relating to the quality of teaching and learning for all MES Cairo students.
- Provide direction to the Senior Leadership Team, reinforcing the school’s ‘One School’ ethos.
- Ensure all policies, practices, systems and accountability mechanisms are highly functional and contribute to the school’s continued success.
- Embrace the mission, vision and values of MES Cairo.
Located on a purpose built campus in the New Cairo district, this post commands an attractive salary and package including accommodation, healthcare and schooling for dependents.
How to Apply
MES Cairo is being supported by Compass Education Consultancy in appointing its new School Director. To arrange an initial discussion and request a candidate pack, please contact Kathryn Kirk: kathryn@compassteaching.com
The deadline for applications is 30th October 2022.
Compass Education Consultancy and Modern English School Cairo are committed to child safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children through safer recruitment. Appointment will be subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory background record checks.
About Modern English School Cairo
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A BSO ‘Outstanding School’, Modern English School Cairo was established in 1990 with just 26 students; today the school population stands at 2300+ students, and a staff of 180+ properly qualified and highly competent teachers. MES Cairo has gained an array of significant awards, memberships and accreditations. It is fully accredited by BSME (British Schools in the Middle East), BSO (British Schools Overseas), COBIS, MSA (Middle States Association) and certified as an IBO World School. A member of ECIS, NESA, COBIS and BSME, MES Cairo is a multi-national, co-educational, English-language medium, international school that caters for students from Foundation Stage One to Secondary (Year/Grade 12).
Our well-resourced Foundation Stage provides an excellent start for formal education with the Early Years goals at its core. Students then progress to a curriculum based on the highly regarded National Curriculum of England (KS1 and KS2). Primary children follow a learning programme similar to that of a good progressive British school, with the addition of French, Arabic and Religious Studies. Students learn via the best of both modern and well-established teaching techniques, with great importance placed on the creation and use of a stimulating learning environment. Having the expertise of specialist French, PE, Music, Computing and Special Educational Needs teachers further strengthens our Primary School. When students have completed their Primary education, they are well prepared for the further challenges that Secondary education will bring.
A broad and balanced curriculum is offered within all three curricula areas of our Secondary section: British (Y7-12: KS3 followed by IGCSEs, then AS/A Levels), American Section (G7-12: Middle School followed by High School Diploma and Advanced Placement courses) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP11-12). Students select options from a range of subjects to suit their interests and specialisms. We boast specialist Science Labs, Computer facilities, drama studios, art studios, music rooms, and a fully equipped Design and Technology workshop. Arabic and Religious Studies are taught throughout the school. Our students are very well prepared for higher education, achieving excellent results in external examinations compared to national and global standards; they go on to study at some of the best universities in the world.
The school is located on an impressive 32,500m2 landscaped campus in the clean and well-positioned suburb of New Cairo. The campus architecture is designed to promote a family atmosphere. The sports complex contains volleyball and basketball courts, two heated and covered swimming pools, a full-size football pitch, all-weather athletics track, gymnasium, weights and cardio room and a dance studio. A 400-seat theatre, three large multi-purpose halls and three well-resourced libraries support the pursuit of providing quality teaching and learning on campus.
At MES Cairo our mission is to care for, challenge and inspire our students. Our Graduate Profile promotes mutual respect, broadmindedness and understanding amongst people of all nationalities and cultures. The staff and students strive to embody these qualities in their day-to-day lives.
Our community of teachers, students and their parents is committed to high standards and continued success. We provide ongoing support for teachers and ample opportunity for quality continuing professional development and experience, committed to the importance of lifelong learning for all. The school has a reputation for excellence and we work hard to maintain this by recruiting suitably qualified teachers of high calibre and endearing personality.
For further details:
Website: www.mescairo.com
Promotional video: https://youtu.be/roqRIDjka-I,
Information for Overseas Applicants: https://www.mescairo.com/pdf/2021-2022/Generic%20applicant%20Brochure%20MES%20Cairo.pdf
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