Teacher of History (Senior School)

Introduction

We seek an experienced, flexible and well-qualified Teacher of History who combines creative energy with the highest teaching standards. Above all we seek a real commitment to academic excellence. The ability to teach some Geography would be an advantage.

The successful candidate will be expected to play an important role in the teaching of History, and play an active role in whole-school curriculum development. Previous experience of teaching History within the National Curriculum for England is expected 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 History and with qualified teacher status;

● have outstanding subject knowledge and understanding;

● 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 History across the age range and some Geography, 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 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 rent-free, high-quality accommodation and generous fee remission for eligible children (100% for the first and second child). The School offers BUPA Gold level health insurance for teachers and eligible members of their family.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting a letter of application, addressed to the Principal (Dr. Carlo Ferrario), accompanied by a copy of your curriculum vitae.

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 23rd January 2018.

Please include contact details for at least two professional referees as well as a photograph. One of your referees must be your current employer or most recent school employer.

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

Early applications are recommended as the School reserves the right to make an appointment before the deadline should a suitable candidate present him or herself.

Applicants MUST:

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

● hold Qualified Teacher Status or its equivalent.

Contract type: Full time

Start date: 1st September 2018

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

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.