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Teacher of High School Economics / Social Studies- American School

Teacher of High School Economics / Social Studies- American School

El Alsson British & American International School - (American Section)

Egypt

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01/09/2023
Apply by:
5 March 2023

Job overview

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of High School Economics / Social Studies to join our American School Team. Experience of teaching US-style curriculum or IB is advantageous for this role, though not a requirement. 

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-focused approach, in order to facilitate excellent progress.

You will need:

  • A Teaching qualification that meets the requirements of your home-country (B.Ed, PGCE, State/Provincial Teaching Certification, GDE etc.)
  • Minimum 3 years post-qualification teaching experience in similar role and subject area.

Skills and Knowledge

  • Experience of working with and addressing the learning and developmental needs of a range of learners
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with both adults and children.
  • Willingness and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Knowledge and application of varied instructional and assessment practices including inquiry, performance-based assessment and differentiation. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize 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 support the wider life of the school through Homeroom Advisory and offering 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.

 

Attached documents

About El Alsson British & American International School - (American Section)

About El Alsson, British & American International School

El  Alsson British and American International Schools NEW GIZA is a private international school offering the choice between British and American education. Having moved to its newly established campus at NEW GIZA in 2017, it now occupies a 14 fedaan site with British Primary and Secondary accommodated in connected buildings as well as the American Elementary and Senior connected buildings. It also has a standalone Performing Arts Hall featuring a radio room, music practice rooms, drama studios and a state of the art theatre along with a standalone Sports Hall featuring two heated indoor pools, basketball courts, and a multipurpose studio.

The school has a reputation as one of the best international schools in Cairo. This is reflected in the quality of our curriculum, extra-curricular activities, sports and artistic achievements and of course, outstanding examination results. Our students are taught by well-qualified teachers all of whom are experienced professionals with a proven track record of academic success. 

The school was established in 1982 and is situated in a state-of-the-art campus on the Giza Plateau in the new development of New Giza. El Alsson is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) and is an accredited BSO school and is seeking CIS membership and accreditation. We are a large, vibrant and oversubscribed school with significant development opportunities for all of our staff. 

We are looking for inspiring and enthusiastic teachers to join our British and American School teams and provide outstanding opportunities for our students whilst developing their own practice, expertise and experience. We are committed to outstanding safeguarding and child protection practices and diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of our school and recruitment processes. 

Principals

Mr Matthew Topliss and Ms Allison Fleet

Values and Vision

El  Alsson British and American International School encourages pupils to take part in extra-curricular activities. These include rugby, basketball, volleyball and football. Academic success is valued by the school. The British School follows both the English National Curriculum and the International Early Years & Primary Curriculum, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, IGCSE & GCSE and GCE and IAL qualifications for students from FS1 to Year 13. The school also teaches the Egyptian national curriculum for Arabic studies, Social studies and Religion. Children at El Alsson are happy and achieve high academic standards and are respectful to all and  be tolerant to those in the diverse community they live within. Teachers nurture and support the students.

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