Teacher of English (Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 - Years 7 to 13)

Introduction

We seek an experienced, flexible and well-qualified Teacher of English (Language and Literature) who combines creative energy with the highest teaching standards. Above all we seek a real commitment to academic excellence.

The successful candidate will be expected to play an important role in the teaching of curriculum English and play an active role in whole-school curriculum development. Previous experience of teaching English within the National Curriculum for England is essential while knowledge and experience of the IB Diploma is desirable. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the co-curricular programme.

The Post

The successful candidate will be expected to support the development of the subject, and will:

● be a graduate in English and with qualified teacher status;

● have an outstanding knowledge and understanding of a range of English language and literature;

● be able to demonstrate excellent classroom practice for teaching and learning; 

● be an enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine love of the subject, who can motivate and inspire students using a wide range of teaching strategies;

● be fully cognisant of Assessment for Learning and include AfL as an integral part of classroom practice;

● be expected to teach English across the age range, stretching the very brightest students and supporting the weaker students;

● be able to work as a member of a team and to contribute to the further development of the subject;

● be committed to his/her own professional development, and explore relevant opportunities for the use of ICT as a tool for teaching and learning;

● involve himself/herself fully in the School’s co-curricular programme.

Applications are welcome from teachers with experience of teaching in a British-curriculum/style of school. If you have a particular specialism you should make this clear in your application.

To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have a MINIMUM of three years teaching experience.

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) and generous fee remission for eligible children.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting a letter of application, addressed to the Principal (maximum two sides of A4) accompanied by a copy of your curriculum vitae (maximum two sides of A4).

Completed applications should be sent electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12.00 p.m. GMT on 3rd January 2018.

Please include contact details for at least two professional referees as well as a photograph.

Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview either via Skype or in London.

Applicants should:

● have at least three years’ teaching experience in a British-curriculum/style school;

● hold Qualified Teacher Status or its equivalent.

Apply: Applications should be sent electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online.

Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Contract type: Full time

Start date: 1st September 2018

Contract term: Until the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, renewable

Closing date: 3rd January 2018

Safeguarding

The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

The English Department

The English Department at BISC consists of the Head of Department, five full-time English specialist teachers and one teacher specialising in EAL and curriculum support.

Every English classroom is equipped with an IWB and the department uses Google Classroom and Google Drive to share resources with staff and students.

There are eight classes across KS4 studying Cambridge IGCSE Language and EdExcel IGCSE Literature. In KS5, there are currently five Standard Level IB Literature groups and two Higher Level classes.

Several of our recent graduates have gone on to study English at Universities in the UK and North America.