Head of Primary
Cairo English School
Egypt
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2017
Job overview
Cairo English School, established in 2006, is a vibrant and dynamic school where learning and student achievement are reinforcing the school’s reputation for excellence in education in Cairo, Egypt. At CES, 1600+ students enjoy the English National Curriculum (ENC) that includes Early Years Foundation Stage, International Primary Curriculum (IPC), IGCSE, AS, A2 and IB Diploma programmes. Cairo English School is operated by Esol Education, which operates eight schools in the Middle East, Mediterranean regions and Hong Kong.
The CES Primary School currently has over 800 students in Years 2-6. This will grow to 850+ in 2017-2018. The roles and responsibilities of the Head of Primary School are complex and demanding. The roles and responsibilities include leadership, in its broadest sense, and ensuring external accreditation standards are met. Continuing professional development opportunities must be designed and implemented to build capacity and competence within the school, ensuring teachers work in teams with a common purpose. The Head of Primary must ensure academic achievement is maintained and continuously improved. The Head of Primary must have proven experience in using data from external and internal testing and assessments to drive decisions about the curriculum, pedagogy and intervention strategies.
The Head of Primary School is expected to work collegially with the Headmaster, Esol Education Board members, other Heads of School, three Primary School Deputy Heads, an Assistant Deputy Head, and Year Group Leaders for Years 2 to 6 to ensure the school’s Guiding Statements and outstanding educational programmes are implemented comprehensively and creatively. The Head of Primary School will be expected to lead by example making sure all staff are held accountable for what is expected of them.
Candidates with a proven record of being dynamic, thoughtful and reflective leaders will be given preference. English National Curriculum experience is essential whilst knowledge and understanding of International Primary Curriculum is desirable. Candidates should have a strong background in curriculum design, contemporary pedagogy, working with second language English learners plus literacy and numeracy development. The Head of Primary must have previous experience in large schools as the organisational and logistical complexity imposed by the size of the CES Primary School is considerable.
Please send your curriculum vitae, statement of your educational philosophy, passport style photograph and at least three reference contacts, one of which must include your current line manager, addressed to the Headmaster, at employment@cesegypt.com.
Long-listed candidates to be interviewed via Skype and/or will be interviewed in London at dates and times to be announced.
Cairo English School is fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA). The school is a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), Britsh Schools Overseas, (BSO) and is an IB World School.
CES offers The Head of Primary :
- Attractive tax free salary in Pounds Sterling (25% converted to local currency)
- Two year contract (renewable)
- Annual flight or cash equivalent to home of record (dependents included)
- Monthly housing allowance
- Comprehensive International Medical Insurance (dependents included
- Settling-in allowance
- July and August vacation (paid)
- Retirement benefit
- Professional Development benefit
- Vehicle provided for before and after the school day and at weekends.
Please visit www.cesegypt.com for more information about the school
About Cairo English School
‘Together achieving personal Excellence’
We accept students aged 3.5-17 years (Nursery through to Year 12). We offer a challenging and demanding education based on the British model, using the National Curriculum of England (ENC) as well as IGCSE, IBDP and A Levels for senior students. CES believes in developing the whole child and therefore good behaviour and respect for others lie at the heart of our work.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to nurture globally-minded community of learners who demonstrate high levels of achievement in the National Curriculum of England and other recognized international programmes of Study.
Belief statements:
The CES community believes and promotes the principle, “Together Achieving Personal Excellence”. This policy supports the following guiding statements. To aim to;
1. be better than before in everything we do and achieve a culture where personal excellence is paramount
2. show kindness and respect for others through demonstrating strong ethical values and character
3. reach our full potential through active engagement in lessons and co-curricular activities
4. understand and respect others cultural beliefs and belief structures
5. be effective communicators
6. experience success and have it recognised
7. identify talents through the programme of co-curricular activities and events
8. promote a holistic approach to health and well-being
9. develop open-minded reflective learners
10. promote the principle that differences define, not divide
11. take pride in the richness of the Egyptian culture, language and curriculum.
CES PHILOSOPHY:
Students, staff and parents work in partnership, ‘TOGETHER ACHIEVING PERSONAL EXCELLENCE’. We are continuously improving by working independently and collaboratively to achieve personal and academic success. This is demonstrated through developing attitudes, beliefs, actions and achievements that foster global-mindedness. We believe in achieving the very best possible results in the context of the locally required and international academic programmes offered at the school, including International Primary Curriculum (IPC), IGCSE; CIE (A levels) and IB Diploma.
CES VISION - Together Achieving Personal Excellence
Curriculum:
CES teaches the National Curriculum of England and Wales, applying the same educational standards as are offered in England, with modifications attuned to our Egyptian environment. Subjects offered at CES include; English, Mathematics, Science, Art & Design, Music, Geography, History, ICT, PE, Modern Foreign Languages, Design Technology and Personal Social Health Education. English is the language of instruction at CES. Ministry of Education Arabic, Religion and Social Studies are offered from Year 1 and French from Year 3.
CES initially opened from Foundation Stage 1 to Year 9. Year 10 opened in September 2007 and the school offers IGCSE at Year 9 and 10, , A Levels and IB Diploma Programme. is offered in Years 11 and 12 in preparation for university entrance within Egypt, United Kingdom and to other countries.
The curriculum is further enriched by the addition of a Learning Support programme, English as a Second Language and a comprehensive after school extra-curricular programme and a sports teams.
Cairo English School has the physical classroom space to accommodate up to 1800 students, with the building designed to house the students on three levels – Early Years on the ground floor. Primary School on the middle floor and Secondary School on the top floor.
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