EYFS School Head
The British International School Madinaty
UK
- £1 - £2 per month
- New
- Salary:
- salary will be discussed during interviews
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 11 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2026
Job overview
The British International School Madinaty, located in Egypt, is a leading institution committed to providing high-quality education based on the Cambridge curriculum. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated EYFS School Head to join our leadership team as Vice Principal. This role focuses on overseeing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) department, ensuring excellence in teaching and learning for our youngest learners.
Position: EYFS School Head (Vice Principal)
Location: The British International School Madinaty, Egypt
Curriculum: Cambridge
Education Stage: Early Years
Job Description:
As the EYFS School Head, you will be responsible for leading and managing the Early Years department. You will work closely with teachers, parents, and senior management to create a nurturing and stimulating environment that supports children’s development according to Cambridge standards. Your leadership will ensure that all educational practices meet regulatory requirements while fostering continuous improvement.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (minimum requirement)
- At least 8 years of experience working within early years education
- Proven leadership experience in an international school setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of the Cambridge Early Years curriculum framework
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to inspire and motivate staff while promoting teamwork
- Competence in monitoring student progress and implementing effective interventions
- Skilled at building positive relationships with parents and stakeholders
- Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail
Values and Attitudes:
- Commitment to child-centered education focused on holistic development
- Passionate about creating inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive
- Integrity, professionalism, and dedication to maintaining high ethical standards
- Open-mindedness towards diverse cultures within an international community
- Collaborative approach valuing input from colleagues, students, and families
- Continuous learner mindset eager for professional growth
If you are a dynamic leader passionate about early childhood education who meets these qualifications, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity at The British International School Madinaty. Join us in shaping young minds through
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About The British International School Madinaty
- The British International School Madinaty
- Talaat Mostafa Road, Madinaty City, Suez Road
- Cairo
- Egypt
Join our Exclusive British School In the beautiful city of Madinaty, Cairo
British International School Madinaty is the newest school in GEMS Education Egypt group of schools. We are proud to be a premier school in the Egyptian portfolio of the largest K-12 education organisation in the world and the largest employer of British, North American and Indian teachers outside their home countries, bringing in quality candidates to the group schools.
BISM opened in 2013 as the first British International School in the fully integrated city of Madinaty with a capacity to accommodate 2000 students from Pre School to Y12. The school quickly became a centre of international education in the city, offering quality education in our well developed premium facilities to over 1000 students following the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum leading to the English National Curriculum through to IGCSE and GCE A level.
BISM is a dynamic school, with a strong belief and dedication towards innovation, creativity and technology; we have recently announced our strategy to be a career- skills focused school by introducing a strong enrichment STEM-based programme that sets us apart from other British Education offerings, and adds a great value to both our students and teachers to be part of this cutting-edge international approach in the educational sector.
This new strategy goes hand in hand with our commitment as a school to deliver highly dynamic, progressive and a personalised learning that enables students to be leaders, designers, creators and contributors in our world.
We are located in the city of Madinaty, which is a peacefully green, gated family oriented community. The compound is a fully integrated community hosting a variety of services and facilities varying from shopping malls, healthcare centres, banks and a large 210 acre sports and social club, all of which guarantee a work-life balance for residents and people working in the city. This together, with the great package, supports a very high quality life-style.
Being part of GEMS Education educators’ network
For us in BISM, enabling our teachers is as important as enabling students’ careers and we strongly believe in hiring dedicated educators with passion for teaching and education and investing in their personal and professional development through appropriate training and support.
A career with GEMS offers all the opportunities associated with a dynamic, global organisation, including international prospects and the chance to work with some of the foremost educational professionals from around the world, across different curricula.
In addition to the many opportunities for professional development through GEMS Education Teacher Training, Leadership and Development arm, TELLAL Institute, and a variety of career progression plans under the supervision of educational experts, from our Global Chief Education Officer to our VP Education for Egypt and our School Principals.
All of us at GEMS Education believe in continuous learning, and we are currently committed to the development of more than 20,000 inspired and qualified teachers and teaching support staff from all nationalities.
Work- Life balance:
We strive to maintain and nurture a balanced life style for our teachers and team members. In addition to the package offered, we have a “Teacher Welfare Programme” which includes exclusive discounts, and benefits that incorporate, but is not limited to leisure destinations, hotel accommodation, food and beverage, sports & spa treatments.
Our Package Offers:
· Salary: Competitive Salary Packages.
· Flights: Annual flight allowance for staff member and up 3 eligible dependents.
· Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance in Egypt for staff member and up to 3 eligible dependents.
· Tuition Concession: Free tuition fee remission for up to 3 dependent children of school age within GEMS Egypt schools.
· Housing: A well-maintained, modern, furnished school accommodation in close proximity (Madinaty) to the school or a choice to claim this as an allowance if your preference is for your own accommodation.
· Transportation: Free of charge safe, dedicated transportation service with modern fleet of school buses to and from school.
· Learning & Development: Professional development opportunities for enhanced career development
Living & working in Egypt
Egypt is a safe, friendly and accessible place to live and work. There are many fascinating places to visit within Egypt (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, Red Sear, etc..), as well as neighboring countries like Jordan, Greece, Italy, Arab Emirates (Dubai), etc…
Egypt has an excellent year- round climate, with a very mild-winter!
We encourage you to explore our website to find out more about the school and the strong value behind joining one of GEMS Education’s premium schools in Egypt. We are inviting you and your family to join us for one of best employment experiences you can have in Cairo.
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