Computing Teacher(JS) - August 2025

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) is seeking to appoint an innovative and well qualified Junior School teacher. We seek a dynamic teacher with an unwavering commitment to their practice and their pupils' personal and academic development.

Junior School specialist teachers at BISC deliver high-quality teaching and are focused on securing a positive and engaging classroom climate. If you are a dynamic and ambitious professional, with a passion for a holistic education, then BISC could be the school for you. All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips.

Person Specification

● To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status and a MINIMUM of three years teaching experience post-QTS;

● enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching a computing curriculum, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;

● understands how to stretch the more able and provide personalised intervention;

● works as a member of a team in a collaborative manner;

● committed to their professional development;

● committed to contributing to a holistic approach to education

● enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;

● meets our child protection and safeguarding requirements in full.

Job Description

The Junior School at BISC is looking for a qualified, committed and inspiring teacher and leader who is prepared to play a part in the teaching and promotion of Computing from Year 1 to Year 6. In addition of enthusiasm for the subject, specific responsibilities include:

• Deliver imaginative and well-structured lessons across the age and ability range.
• Coordinate schemes of work for Computing.
• Develop a whole school curriculum for computing that will prepare pupils for the use of technology in their learning at each key stage, including skills such as coding, digital creation and working with emerging technologies.
• Deliver inspirational teaching of Computing with the use of innovative resources.
• Offer co-curricular activities that will allow pupils to explore the digital world.
• Working cooperatively with colleagues.
• Show initiative in accepting responsibility including contribution to the ever-evolving
• schemes of work.
• Monitor and record pupils’ progress in accordance with departmental and school
• policies.
• Contribute to the development of departmental resources, working closely with Teachers and Junior School management as required.
• Keep an oversight of the work and progress of pupils, especially those who are gifted or have specific learning needs.
• Develop pedagogy through INSET and CPD programmes, and contributing to the programme of INSET and CPD for other staff when it comes to the use of technology in teaching and learning.
• Liaise with the Head of Junior School and Deputy Head Academic on overall departmental planning and development.
• Work closely and collaboratively with  the Head of Junior School and Deputy Head Academic to ensure pupils and staff become increasingly confident in the use of technology in teaching and learning.

All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips. To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a minimum of three years teaching post qualification teaching experience.

The school offers a competitive and generous package, (paid in pound sterling) and exceptional professional development opportunities. A proactive teacher-led staff welfare team further supports and secures staff induction and wellbeing.

BISC is one of the leading academic schools in the region. Located on the western fringe of Cairo, the School enjoys the benefits of a modern, purpose-built, spacious campus with state of the art facilities. BISC is an IB World School, a member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS. Further details are available on our website: www.bisc.edu.eg

Cairo itself is a bustling city, home to some of the world’s most iconic ancient monuments, with good access to other countries in the region. It is a city with a rich cultural heritage, a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. With a population close to twenty million Cairo is a city of huge contrasts and provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.

This video will give you some insights into the school community and living in Egypt.

Remuneration

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) offers a highly competitive tax free salary, paid entirely in Pound Sterling and directly into a UK bank account.

In addition, expat teachers benefit from a generous housing allowance, private BUPA Gold medical insurance which includes family dependents, annual return flights to the UK, and 2 free places for children of school age. BISC also offers exceptional professional development opportunities for all staff.

Our staff full salary is paid in foreign currency (GBP). The very low cost of living mean staff are able to save significantly, while still enjoying a great quality of life. A guide to costs can be found here: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Egypt

How to apply

Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website including a letter of application as a pdf document.

Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional referees one of whom should be your current Headteacher/Principal.

Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 19th May 2025. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged. First Interviews for the post will most likely take place on Zoom.

Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Contract type: Full time

Start date: 1st August 2025

Contract term: 31st July 2027 renewable

Closing date: 19th May 2025

Safeguarding

The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment practices as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2023), including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. UK and EU-based passport holders will be required to obtain an ICPC check. Current and previous employers will be contacted.