I&S (Humanities) Teacher

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Individuals and Societies / Humanities Teacher to join our British School Team from 1 September 2023.

This is a role that will involve teaching MYP I&S, as well as IGCSE and/or A-level History or Geography. The successful candidate will work within our I&S Department, and will join with the wider staff team to promote international mindedness, and to support our whole school's continuing priority of improving student literacy. 

El Alsson is committed to the development and professional growth of its staff, as part of a positive, collaborative and supportive working environment. 

In the British Secondary School, our school’s Core Values of Thinking, Learning and Caring are developed through:

We are looking for a professional who will join our team, adding value through positive interactions, working collaboratively with students, staff and families, and bringing a positive solutions-focussed approach, in order to facilitate excellent progress. 

You will need:

●    A recognised Teaching qualification that meets the requirements of your home-country (e.g. B.Ed, PGCE, GDE etc)

●    Minimum 3 years post-qualification teaching experience in similar role and subject area

Skills and Knowledge

●    Experience of teaching History or Geography to KS3 and KS4 is essential (KS5 teaching experience is desirable)

●    Experience of working with the IB MYP is desirable

●       Experience in differentiating resources to adapt pedagogy is preferred

●    Excellent interpersonal skills in interactions with both adults and children

●    Willingness and ability to work as part of a team

●    Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

●    Ability to prioritize, organize and communicate your own work

●    Ability to work effectively to a high standard, on occasion, under pressure, meeting deadlines

●    Knowledge of Health and Safety & Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures and their application

●    Knowledge of computers and ability to use ICT tools for record-keeping and as an instructional tool

●    Ability to act as a secondary form tutor and offer enrichment and extracurricular activities

El Alsson British and American International School New Giza is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo child protection screening and appropriate pre-employment checks.

El Alsson British and American International Schools is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by law.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. El Alsson makes hiring decisions based solely on the skills, experiences and attributes needed to continue to deliver excellence.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, following receipt of applications. Early applications are therefore advised; we reserve the right to appoint early if the right candidate is found prior to the deadline for receipt of applications.