Chemistry Teacher

Details

The British School, Alexandria (NOR 515) seeks applications from enthusiastic, hard-working and talented teachers seeking to develop their teaching career in an international setting.

We follow the British National Curriculum and you would teach chemistry in our Senior school where we teach the British National Curriculum in KS3, IGCSE in KS4 and A-level in KS5. You would be joining a very strong department (with a mix of younger and more experienced teachers) which achieves excellent results.

The British School, Alexandria is a long-established, high-achieving and forward-thinking 3-18 International School known for its family atmosphere. It enjoys an excellent reputation both within Alexandria and further afield.  It is recognised by the DfE and is an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).  We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.

Alexandria is a bustling, friendly and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean, full of historical interest. Life for teachers is enjoyable with a relatively low cost of living and a sufficiently good infrastructure, shops, cafes and restaurants to lead a European lifestyle.  Most teachers are able to save at least 60% of their salary and, at the same time, enjoy exploring Egypt. Although in the past Egypt has appeared in the media, you will find that living in Alexandria is in reality similar to living in any other big city with no particular security issues and a strong and stable government. 

Minimum Requirements

Honours degree from a UK university or similar in chemistry

Qualified Teacher Status / PGCE

Experience of teaching in the British education system either in the UK or in British international schools 

Satisfactory Police / DBS (formerly CRB) checks

Desirable

2 years’ experience of teaching Chemistry; however, a strong NQT would also be considered.

A British citizen who has been educated in Britain and so has personal experience of the British education system.

Terms and Conditions /Advantages

· Very good tax free salary

· Free furnished quality accommodation (excluding utility bills) with sole occupancy within walking distance of the school (minimum 2 bedroom furnished apartment for single teachers and 3-bedroom family accommodation for families) in a very pleasant suburb of Alexandria.

· Annual return flights to the UK for teacher, spouse and dependants 

· Beginning and end-of-contract baggage allowance

· 2 free school places for dependent children

· Free health insurance for teacher, spouse and dependants

· Small class sizes (typically 15 students in a class)

· Highly motivated students who want to learn 

· Forward looking British independent international school at the heart of the community with a family atmosphere

· Excellent professional development together with opportunities to take on responsibility

· British international accredited (COBIS and BSME) not-for-profit school for children aged 3-18

· Vibrant north African Egyptian city with excellent opportunities for travel

Application Process

If you would be interested in joining us, then please visit our website www.bsalex.net for further details and to download an application form. Please email the completed application form together with a brief letter of application, of no more than two sides of A4, to recruitment@bsalex.net and a copy to Principal@bsalex.net.

The initial closing date is Monday 29th January 2018 at 10am (UK time-GMT). In the case of receiving an exceptionally strong application prior to the closing date, we reserve the right to appoint earlier.

We intend to interview in London on Sunday 4th and Monday 5th February followed by Skype interviews for applicants outside of the UK.

If you have any questions or would like any further details, please do not hesitate to contact myself by email at Principal@bsalex.net .

Single teachers or married couples (with or without children) are welcome to apply.

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