Secondary Biology teacher

Details

The British School, Alexandria is a small boutique school, situated in the prime residential district of Alexandria on the North Coast of Egypt. We are a school, in which staff and students work together to achieve greatness in learning. We are currently seeking a Biology teacher who can offer KS3 and IGCSE. A willingness to teach AS/A2 level Biology is desirable but not essential.

If you want to work in a school in which children and parents are engaged with their education, and very supportive of the British Nature of the school, you really should think about applying for this rare position. 

The Science department currently delivers the English National Curriculum in a 2-year KS3 programme, followed by CIE single award IGCSE Sciences. At AS/A2 we offer Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

As a teacher, you will be appreciated by the students, parents, governors and leadership. You will be empowered to make a difference in children’s lives both academically and holistically. As a leader, you will be encouraged to develop yourself and your department, as well as have a strong influence on the future direction of the school.

Teaching in Egypt is both rewarding and challenging. The challenge comes from the cultural differences, and, if embraced, you will find a wonderful life and a brilliant professional opportunity here at the school.

The British School, Alexandria is a long-established, high-achieving and forward-thinking 3-18 International School known for its family atmosphere. It enjoys an excellent reputation both within Alexandria and further afield. It is recognised by the DfE and is an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). In our 2019 BSO inspection, we were described as a “Good school with many outstanding features”. 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.

We are the first and only school in Africa to be honoured with the High-Performance Learning (HPL) accreditation and the first school in Africa to be part of the Fellowship of World Class Schools. We believe in the growth-mindset philosophy of HPL and are enriching our students with the cognitive and attitude tool kit to thrive in an ever-competitive 21st-century global society. We would be seeking to appoint a candidate who has a similar mindset and who understands the importance of modern pedagogical research to inform their delivery of lessons.

Alexandria is a bustling, friendly and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean, full of historical interest. Life for teachers is enjoyable with a low cost of living and 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 in the past Egypt has appeared 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

• Degree from a UK university or similar

• UK Qualified Teacher Status / PGCE

• Experience of teaching in the British education system either in the UK or in British international schools

• Satisfactory Police / DBS /IPC checks

Terms and Conditions 

• Very good net salary

• Free furnished quality accommodation (excluding utility bills) 

• Annual return flights to the UK for the teacher,

• Beginning of-contract baggage allowance

• Subsidised school places for dependent children 

• Free health insurance for teacher

• Small class sizes (typically 15 -22 students in a class)

• 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 the 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 are interested in joining us, please visit our website www.bsalex.net for further details. Email your CV and a letter of introduction to mcrowley@bsalex.net Principal and mcarvalho@bsalex.net Head of Science, who will be happy to discuss the position should you require further details.

We do reserve the right to interview and appoint suitable candidates and close applications, so early applications are encouraged.

Single teachers or married couples (with or without children) and ECT teachers are welcome to apply. ECT are given full support and Induction is recognised as we are a BSO school.

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