Head of Performing Arts / Music Teacher
The British School, Alexandria
Egypt
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2016
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2016
Job overview
Details
The British School, Alexandria (NOR 440) seeks applications from enthusiastic, hard working and talented teachers seeking to develop their teaching career in an international setting for August 2016.
You would teach Music in Prep and Senior School as well as a few lessons of Drama. You would also work with another teacher who teaches some Drama, liaise with Pre-Prep in relation to the teaching of Music and manage our peripatetic music teachers and instrumental programme. You would have responsibility for leading whole school Musical/Drama productions and raising the profile of Music and Drama throughout the school. The school is well resourced in terms of a fully equipped IT Music suite with keyboards, drums and a range of other instruments. Currently we do not offer GCSE or A-level Music but we would be keen to do so in the future. We would also wish to continue the development of singing within the school.
We have recently celebrated our 30th Anniversary and continue to be one of the leading schools in Alexandria. The school is a 3-18 British international school. It is recognised by the DfE and is an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). It is a high achieving and forward thinking school with a family atmosphere which enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.
Alexandria is a bustling, friendly and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean full of historical interest. Life for teachers is relaxed and safe with a relatively low cost of living and a sufficiently good infrastructure, shops, cafes and restaurants to lead a European lifestyle. Most teachers are able to save at least 60% of their salary and at the same time enjoy exploring Egypt. Although from time-to-time Egypt appears in the media, you will find that living in Alexandria is in reality similar to living in any other big city with no particular security issues and a strong and stable government.
Minimum Requirements
Honours degree (2:2 or better) from a British university or similar which is related to Music / Performing Arts
Qualified Teacher Status / PGCE
Satisfactory DBS check (formerly CRB)
Experience teaching Music at secondary level in either a British international school or in the UK
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
Leadership / Management experience for example a particular responsibility within a department or school
Terms and Conditions /Advantages
- Very good tax free salary
- Free furnished quality accommodation (excluding utility bills) with sole occupancy within walking distance to the school (minimum 2 bedroom furnished apartment for single teachers and 3 - 4 bedroom family accommodation for families) in a safe affluent suburb of Alexandria.
- Annual economy return flights to the UK for teacher, spouse and dependants
- Beginning and end of contract baggage allowance
- 2 free school places for dependent children
- Free health insurance for teacher, spouse and dependants
- 2 or 3 year initial international school teacher contract with re-signing bonus after annual renewal thereafter
- Small class sizes (typically 15 students in a class)
- Highly motivated students who want to learn
- Forward looking British independent international school at the heart of the community with a family atmosphere
- Excellent professional development together with opportunities to take on responsibility
- British International accredited (COBIS and BSME) not-for-profit school for children aged 3-18
- Vibrant north African Egyptian city with excellent opportunities for travel
Application Process
If you would be interested in joining us then please download an application pack from our website www.bsalex.net and send a completed application form together with a brief letter of application, of no more than two sides of A4. It should be addressed to Mr. Justin Blakebrough, Principal and emailed to recruitment@bsalex.net . The closing date is Monday 22nd February 16 at 10am (UK time-GMT). We intend to interview in the following week. If you have any questions or would like any further details, please do not hesitate to contact myself by email at Principal@bsalex.net .
Single teacher or married couples (with or without children) are welcome to apply.
Further information on the school can be downloaded from our website.
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About The British School, Alexandria
- The British School, Alexandria
- 9 Mahmoud Aboul Ela Street, Kafr Abdou, Roushdy
- Alexandria
- Egypt
We have recently celebrated our 35th Anniversary and continue to be one of the leading schools in Alexandria and the surrounding area. We have close links with the British Embassy - our Patron is Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to Egypt. The school is a deliberately relatively small 3-18 British international school (520 students). It is recognised by the DfE and is an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). It is a high achieving and forward thinking school which enjoys an excellent reputation. We are committed to ensuring excellent learning and teaching in a caring environment. You will find the school a rewarding and friendly place to work with good relationships between staff and students. We have a strong commitment to the professional development of all our staff.
Foundation children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework. Students in the remaining Key stages follow the British National Curriculum. In KS4 students study for IGCSEs and A-levels in the Sixth Form. Although our curriculum is based on the British system, we try to ensure that it incorporates the history, geography, language and culture of Egypt as well as having a strong international dimension. All students also study Arabic.
Our vision is to provide a quality 3-18 British International education in Alexandria which is underpinned by outstanding teaching to develop knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, respectful global citizens and lifelong learners who will have both the desire and capabilities to help to make our world a better place.
A good proportion of our students are Egyptian nationals but we also have a significant number of students from other countries, with over 23 different nationalities represented including neighbouring Middle Eastern/African countries as well as a smaller proportion from Europe.
Alexandria is a bustling, friendly and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean full of historical interest. Life for teachers is relaxed and safe with a relatively low cost of living with a sufficiently good infrastructure, shops, cafes and restaurants to lead a European lifestyle. Most teachers are able to save at least 50% of their salary and at the same time enjoy exploring Egypt. Although from time-to-time Egypt appears in the media, you will find that living in Alexandria is in reality similar to living in any other big city with no particular security issues and a strong and stable government.
The temperate Mediterranean climate in Alexandria ensures cooler summers and warmer winters than in several other parts of Egypt. In winter (January/February) there are some rainy days with temperatures ranging between 10 and 20°C, summers are renowned for the refreshing sea breeze, with temperatures between 22 and 34°C.
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