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Secondary Humanities Teacher (History and Geography)

Secondary Humanities Teacher (History and Geography)

Cairo English School

Cairo

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
Immediate Hire
Apply by:
27 September 2018

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. CES is one of the premier British/International Schools in Egypt. We are an Early Years to Year 12 school currently with 1,615 students on roll who 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 school has a campus second to none and is in New Cairo, about 10 minutes from Cairo Airport and 45 minutes from Downtown. In applying for the position there is an expectation that staff will involve themselves fully into the life of the school including after school activities.
 
CES is fully accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS) and Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSA). CES is an authorised IB World School teaching the Diploma programme and a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) and European Council of International Schools (ECIS).

Required, for the academic year 2017-2018, Secondary Humanities Teacher (History and Geography) to join an enthusiastic and motivated team of talented teachers. Experience needed in Cambridge (CIE) and/or IB curriculum. If you have a degree and teaching qualification, along with the minimum requirement of at least 3-years teaching experience, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please email your covering letter with a statement of your educational philosophy, curriculum vitae and passport style photograph plus the e-mail and phone contact number of three referees (one referee must be your current Head of School) to employment@cesegypt.com. Successful applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.

CES offers its teaching staff:

  • Tax free salary in Pounds Sterling (25% converted to local currency)
  • Two year contract (renewable)
  • Annual flight or cash equivalent
  • Monthly cash housing allowance
  • Comprehensive International Medical Insurance
  • Settling-in allowance
  • July and August vacation (paid)5% Retirement benefit
  • Continuing Professional Development benefit
  • Free transportation to and from school
  • Annual No- Absence Bonus benefit

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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