Uppingham Cairo's Early Career Teacher Programme - Apply Now!

Begin your teaching career at prestigious Uppingham Cairo, with our ground breaking Early Career Teacher Development programme, in collaboration with UCL Institute of Education.

In your first year at Uppingham Cairo you will be appointed as a co-teacher in the Junior School, working alongside an experienced Form Teacher who will guide and mentor you as you develop your teaching skills and experience. With the Form Teacher taking responsibility for the class, you will begin your fully funded UCL IOE Early Career Teacher Programme and develop expertise and confidence in a pressure free environment designed to enable you to enjoy your early days of teaching; to enable you to reach your full potential and thrive. With classes of 12 - 18 pupils you will have plenty of time to really get to know the children in your care.

ECTs who demonstrate the necessary skills and commitment in their first year will be promoted to the position of Junior School Form Teacher in Year 2, with full responsibility for their class. With specialist teachers providing lessons to children in the Junior School in French, Spanish, PE, Art, Computing, Arabic, Music, Swimming and Drama, and a full time Co-Teacher in every class, you will continue to enjoy the pleasure of teaching with the time and support you need to provide a first class educational experience for every child in your care whilst completing your induction programme.

As an ECT at Uppingham Cairo you will unlock a plethora of benefits designed to enrich both your professional and personal life. Enjoy a generous salary package with the added advantage of a low tax rate, ensuring financial stability and security. Enjoy first class accommodation, comprehensive private health care, sports centre membership, five restaurant standard nutritionally balanced meals per day and convenient transportation to and from school during term time; all contributing to the healthy, balanced and fulfilling lifestyles that we value so highly for every member of our community. With full scholarships for up to two dependents at Uppingham Cairo, parents will have the opportunity to provide their children with the enormous benefits of a prestigious British Independent School education without the worry of fees.

Seize this extraordinary opportunity to change your life for the better and to thrive in a dynamic, supportive and exciting educational community.

Applications should be made using the online application system, and accompanied by a supporting covering letter which should be sent by email to hr@uppinghamcairo.com

CVs may also be sent in addition to the covering letter, but are not required.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete the Uppingham Cairo application form, with the names and contact details of three professional referees (to include your current or most recent head teacher if you are or have been employed in a school) and one personal referee.

Further information about the Early Career Teacher Programme and details of how to apply can be found in the Information Pack.

For further information about the school please visit our website.

Please note that the School will only consider candidates with formal teaching qualifications (QTS or equivalent).

Closing date: 12 noon (UK time) on Tuesday 30th April, 2024.

Early applications are warmly encouraged. Interviews may be held at any stage, and the School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified. 

Uppingham Cairo is the result of a collaboration between Uppingham School in the UK and New Era Education. Uppingham School is a leading co-educational English independent school with outstanding performance both in academic achievement and in co-curricular activities. Founded in 1584, the school has been a pioneer in education through the centuries and is now boldly embracing new technologies to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Central to the school's philosophy is the desire to educate the whole child, through a truly holistic all-round education with great value placed on music, the creative, expressive and visual arts, service, innovation and sport. We inspire pupils to immerse themselves in their passions, to be challenged and inventive and develop a life-long love of learning.

New Era Education, established in 2018, is dedicated to establishing the highest quality educational institutions in Egypt. With expert management, leadership and local expertise, their aim through this partnership is to create a school which will become a beacon of excellence offering life-enhancing opportunities to both local and expat pupils.

Uppingham Cairo will have a very close affiliation to the mother school. Our aim is to combine the values and ethos of Uppingham with the cultural, artistic and linguistic opportunities afforded by being in such an outstanding location as Cairo

Uppingham Cairo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening including checks with past employers.