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Head of Secondary

Head of Secondary

El Alsson British & American International School - (American Section)

Egypt

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
8 January 2022

Job overview

The successful applicant will:

● Establish and communicate goals and expectations through leading school improvement planning, involving the Principal, SLT, teachers and students as appropriate, in order to achieve clarity and consensus.

● Lead the strategic direction of the school so that it meets the needs of the school’s goals and teaching and learning objectives in collaboration with the School Directors, Principal and Head of Primary.

● Lead, monitor and evaluate the work of the Secondary leadership team in planning, coordinating and evaluating curriculum provision, formative and summative assessment, and monitoring impact on teaching and learning in order to ensure that the welfare, progress and attainment of students meets the expectations of the school as well as of individual students and parents.

● Promote and participate in teachers’ professional development, both formal and informal, ensuring that it takes account of the school’s goals, individual needs, and best practice in British International Schools and the UK.

● Ensure an orderly and supportive environment both inside and outside classrooms, by developing appropriate policies and procedures, rewards and sanctions and ensuring their consistent application, in order to promote suitable conditions for effective teaching, learning and social development.

● Model outstanding leadership to all stakeholders and set the example for all staff, parents and students at all times. Develop excellent working relationships with students, parents and staff and ensure this is the cornerstone of the school at all levels.

● Provide high-quality learning experiences for all students will be at the top of your agenda;

● Create a culture where collaborative, progressive learning is highly valued amongst staff and students;

● Develop strong working relationships, trust and confidence with students, teachers and parents.

El Alsson is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to full Criminal record & Prohibition checks.

El Alsson British and American International Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Inspired makes hiring decisions based solely on the skills, experiences and attributes needed to continue to deliver excellence.

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About El Alsson British & American International School - (American Section)

About El Alsson, British & American International School

El  Alsson British and American International Schools NEW GIZA is a private international school offering the choice between British and American education. Having moved to its newly established campus at NEW GIZA in 2017, it now occupies a 14 fedaan site with British Primary and Secondary accommodated in connected buildings as well as the American Elementary and Senior connected buildings. It also has a standalone Performing Arts Hall featuring a radio room, music practice rooms, drama studios and a state of the art theatre along with a standalone Sports Hall featuring two heated indoor pools, basketball courts, and a multipurpose studio.

The school has a reputation as one of the best international schools in Cairo. This is reflected in the quality of our curriculum, extra-curricular activities, sports and artistic achievements and of course, outstanding examination results. Our students are taught by well-qualified teachers all of whom are experienced professionals with a proven track record of academic success. 

The school was established in 1982 and is situated in a state-of-the-art campus on the Giza Plateau in the new development of New Giza. El Alsson is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and is an accredited BSO school and is seeking CIS membership and accreditation. We are a large, vibrant and oversubscribed school with significant development opportunities for all of our staff. 

We are looking for inspiring and enthusiastic teachers to join our British and American School teams and provide outstanding opportunities for our students whilst developing their own practice, expertise and experience. We are committed to outstanding safeguarding and child protection practices and diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of our school and recruitment processes. 

Principals

Mr Matthew Topliss and Ms Allison Fleet

Values and Vision

El  Alsson British and American International School encourages pupils to take part in extra-curricular activities. These include rugby, basketball, volleyball and football. Academic success is valued by the school. The British School follows both the English National Curriculum and the International Early Years & Primary Curriculum, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, IGCSE & GCSE and GCE and IAL qualifications for students from FS1 to Year 13. The school also teaches the Egyptian national curriculum for Arabic studies, Social studies and Religion. Children at El Alsson are happy and achieve high academic standards and are respectful to all and  be tolerant to those in the diverse community they live within. Teachers nurture and support the students.

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