Interim Head Teacher
Maadi British International School
Cairo,Egypt
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- An attractive package includes: Very competitive tax-free salary paid in sterling Accommodation in one of the top areas of Maadi Comprehensive UK based international medical cover
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2023 (or sooner to enable transition)
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2022
Job overview
MBIS – The most internationally diverse school in Cairo.
MBIS- A truly Internationally minded school with an obvious British ethos. MBIS is a dynamic, learning-focused school - with a first-class reputation.
MBIS located in Maadi, a historically expat area of Cairo, and is recognized amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East.
We are a vibrant, welcoming, not for profit school, that provides a world class British education for every pupil who enters our doors. Our core purpose is to ensure that every single pupil gains the most from the experience of being at our school. To do this we are inclusive, and learner focused. We aim to nurture well rounded, global thinking citizens.
MBIS is the school of choice for expatriate families living in Cairo. Established in 1995, MBIS serves a truly international, English-speaking body of over 300 children, with 50 nationalities represented. The school enjoys the patronage of the British Embassy and is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME).
We are looking to recruit an Interim Head of School with experience in recruitment and leading/developing a sixth form.
Applicants must:
- Hold an Honours Degree/PGCE/QTS/NPQH
- Have thorough knowledge of The UK education system, International School education, and outstanding education provision
- Have considerable experience as a previous leader of a UK/International school
Interested applicants should:
- Have consistent and excellent recruitment ability to oversee the recruitment of a permanent Principal and other key staff.
- Have experience in leading/Developing a Sixth Form.
- Demonstrate clear thinking; strategic; and innovative skills.
- Be highly fluent, personable communicator and articulate.
- Be able to build and develop relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a ‘Can do’ approach/pragmatic.
- Be warm, Compassionate, calm under pressure; role model.
- Have a strong sense of purpose.
- Be discreet and culturally aware.
- Be able to provide insightful leadership, nurture and develop future leaders.
- Promote a culture of inclusion within the school community where all views are valued and taken into account.
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About Maadi British International School
The School
MBIS is a dynamic, learning-focused school - with a first-class reputation. The school was judged as 'Excellent in all areas' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (June 2016) and by PENTA (Sep 2021) Outstanding.
MBIS, located in Maadi, is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in Egypt, North Africa and the Middle East. We are a vibrant, welcoming, not for-profit school, that provides a world class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our core purpose is to ensure that every single child gains the most from the experience of being at our school. We base this on our fundamental belief that all children can reach their full potential in all areas of their development. We are dedicated to improving the educational attainment and life chances of all pupils regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, ability or disability.
Staff packages at MBIS are amongst the best in the region. Staff receive an accommodation allowance, to rent quality furnished. Staff also receive international medical insurance and return flights to place of origin. Free primary education and secondary education for dependent children up to Y13 (max 2).
MBIS occupies a purpose built site in an attractive, quiet suburb of the city of Cairo. The campus represents a unique blend of modern and Arabic architecture across three main buildings. Light, airy and spacious, the school offers a learning oasis to our children.
State of the art facilities include:
- School wide Wifi
- A large, two floor auditorium
- An indoor, heated swimming pool
- Astroturf playing field
- Athletics track
- Well-equipped rooms for Art, Design Technology and Science
- Two ICT suites
- Two music rooms with a full range of instruments
- Individual music tuition rooms
- Drama Studio
- Interactive whiteboards in all classrooms
- Large library
- Cafeteria
The school is organised into three main phases:
Primary
- EYFS (Pre-Nursery to Year 2);
- Key Stage 1 (Year 1 to Year 2)
- Key Stage 2 (Year 3 to Year 6).
Secondary
- Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to year 9)
- Key Stage 4 (Year 10 to Year 11) IGCSE
- Key Stage 5 (Starting 2024)
The experienced staff and small class sizes at MBIS ensure individual attention and high quality learning. Currently there are 35 full-time, British trained teachers. All year groups have Learning Support Assistants. Primary students benefit from specialist teachers in Music, MFL, ICT, Drama and PE. Secondary students are taught by skilled and knowledgeable subject specialists in all areas of the curriculum.
A wide range of after school activities is open to the children – including creative and performing arts, sports and academic clubs. A comprehensive calendar of educational day visits also supports the children’s learning. Year 4 to Year 11 children participate in residential experiences in Egypt, Cyprus and Europe – designed to promote personal and social development. Across the academic year, all phases of the school stage a musical performance for the parent community.
Connections with neighbouring schools are active, enabling valuable partnership learning opportunities for the children (eg. Literacy Festivals, Music Weekends, Science Days, football tournaments, swimming galas) and professional development opportunities for staff.
The home-school partnership is very strong at MBIS. Our Helping Hands. parents help us to organise fantastic community events - International Family Fun Day, Halloween, the Christmas Fair are major affairs, enjoyed by all. Parents are also actively encouraged to participate in class-based learning activities and school trips.
The active School Council ensures representation across the year groups, as well as organising charity work and age-banded social events.
MBIS provides a safe, welcoming and enriching environment for children adjusting to relocation or starting school for the first time.
It is a school where teachers love to teach and children love to learn!
For further details, please visit the school website at www.mbisegypt.com
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