Junior School Assistant Head Pastoral (Key Stages FS, 1 and 2)
The British International School, Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 November 2017
Job overview
Introduction
The position arises as a result of the retirement of the current Head of Pastoral/DSL. The position will be effective from 1st September 2018.
Working in close cooperation with the Head of the Junior School and the Deputy Head Academic, the Assistant Head Pastoral is responsible to the Principal for all aspects of the life of the Junior School including its day to day management and administration. S/he will be an experienced school leader with well-developed and proven organisational and leadership skills, and able to win the respect and confidence of all members of the school community. This role would suit a professional with aspirations of leading his/her own school within the UK or international sectors in the medium term.
The Post
The post holder will be expected to play a lead role in the development of the school and to ensure that its pastoral, teaching and learning practices are commensurate with best practice in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a sixty per cent timetable.
The successful candidate will be:
- a graduate with qualified teacher status;
- have an outstanding knowledge and understanding of teaching and pastoral matters at the primary and junior levels;
- able to demonstrate excellent classroom practice for teaching and learning, and have experience across Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2;
- an enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine love of learning, who can motivate and inspire children using a wide range of teaching strategies;
- fully cognisant of Assessment for Learning and APP and include them as an integral part of professional practice;
- able to work as a member of a team and to contribute to the further development of the Junior School;
- committed to his/her own professional development; and
- support fully the school’s co-curricular programme.
Applications are welcome from teachers who have experience of teaching in a British-curriculum school and have at least three years teaching experience post qualification.
To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have a MINIMUM of three years teaching experience.
Remuneration
The British International School, Cairo (BISC) operates its own teaching scale, which reflects that in the UK, and is related to teaching experience. All salaries are paid tax free. In addition all teachers appointed from outside Egypt on an overseas contract receive free accommodation (excluding utility bills) and generous fee remission for eligible children.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply by submitting a letter of application, addressed to the Principal (maximum two sides of A4) accompanied by a copy of your curriculum vitae (maximum two sides of A4).
Completed applications should be sent electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The deadline for receipt of applications is 12.00 p.m. GMT on 30th November 2017.
Please include contact details for at least two professional referees as well as a photograph.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified and invited to interview either via Skype or in London.
Applicants should:
- have at least three years’ teaching experience in a British-curriculum/style school;
- hold Qualified Teacher Status or its equivalent.
Contract term: Until the end of the 2019-2020 academic year, renewable
Safeguarding
The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
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About The British International School, Cairo
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- The British International School, Cairo
- km 38, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Beverly Hills, 6th of October City
- Cairo
- 12451
- Egypt
BISC was established in 1976 and has a reputation as one of the most successful schools in the Middle East. We teach boys and girls aged 2-18, with the majority of our students from Egypt, and our school's mission is to be a vibrant international community that promotes independent learning to develop global citizens.
We are based on a purpose built, state-of-the-art campus, 30 minutes West of the city centre. We are surrounded by high quality housing and facilities, though the hustle and bustle of downtown Cairo - and the pyramids - are not far away and easily accessible.
We follow the British curriculum, with a track record of academic success as well as a strong focus on pastoral care. We are an active IB World School, a member of COBIS and BSME, and thus the school provides a holistic education in a supportive and caring environment. We are a non-denominational school, and we welcome students from all faiths and traditions, embracing the principles of open-mindedness and understanding.
BISC is a large school with over 1,150 students across our Foundation Stage, Junior and Senior Schools. Up to Key Stage 3, we follow the EYFS leading to the National Curriculum for England, with modifications to reflect the particular geographical and cultural circumstances of Egypt. In the Junior School, teachers receive specialist support in a variety of subjects and all classes have a bilingual Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher. With the exception of Arabic, all classes are in English, which many children speak at home, and children make excellent progress in their language development. The School takes advantage of the history, culture and geography of Egypt through a range of offsite trips and activities.
At Key Stage 4, students are prepared for GCSE and IGCSE examinations with the majority of students choosing to study the full IB Diploma. Our results are above the global average and the majority of our students go on to attend universities in the UK and USA.
Our package for teachers is amongst the best in the world, with tax-free salaries paid in Pound Sterling. Each teacher receives a generous housing allowance, as well as free annual return flights, BUPA gold healthcare, and a large budget for CLD. Above all we offer a friendly and supportive environment for you to grow as a professional with like-minded professionals.
Finally, further details of our school can be found on the school's website, but if you have any queries please contact the Human Resources Department by email, using hr@bisc.edu.eg.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Mrs Basman Zora, Principal
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