Highly competitive salary paid entirely in sterling. BUPA Gold Medical Insurance, return flights and generous housing allowance.

Full Time, Fixed Term

18 November 2024

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) is seeking to appoint an innovative and well qualified Junior School teacher. We seek a dynamic teacher with an unwavering commitment to their practice and their pupils' personal and academic development.
Junior School class teachers at BISC deliver high-quality teaching and are focused on securing a positive and engaging classroom climate. If you are a dynamic and ambitious professional, with a passion for a holistic education, then BISC could be the school for you. All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips.
Located on the fringes of Cairo, the School enjoys the benefits of a modern, purpose-built, spacious campus with state of the art facilities. Cairo itself is a bustling city, home to some of the world’s most iconic ancient monuments, with good access to other countries in the region, Europe and Asia. It is a city with a rich cultural heritage, a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. With a population close to twenty million, Cairo is a city of huge contrasts and provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Person Specification

• To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status and a MINIMUM of three years teaching experience post-QTS;
• enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;
• understands how to stretch the more able and provide personalised intervention;
• works as a member of a team in a collaborative manner;
• committed to their professional development;
• committed to contributing to a holistic approach to education
• enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;
• meets our child protection and safeguarding requirements in full.

Remuneration
The British International School, Cairo (BISC) offers a highly competitive tax free salary, paid entirely in Pound Sterling and directly into a UK bank account.
In addition, expat teachers benefit from a generous housing allowance, private BUPA Gold medical insurance which includes family dependents, annual return flights to the UK, and 2 free places for children of school age.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the online application form on the TES website including a letter of application, addressed to the Principal (Ms. Lynne Oldfield) as a pdf document.
Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional referees one of whom should be your current Headteacher.
Completed applications should be submitted electronically via ‘Apply Now’ on TES Online. The initial deadline for receipt of applications is 18th November 2025. The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged.
The ability to provide a 20 minute teaching video would be advantageous.
Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract type: Full time
Start date: 1st August 2025
Contract term: 31st July 2027 renewable
Closing date: 18th November 2025
Safeguarding
The British International School, Cairo is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and young people and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment practices as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Sept 2023), including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks; all offers are subject to police checks from the current and previous country of residency and satisfactory references. Current and previous employers will be contacted. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the UK’s Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. For UK and EU candidates, a DBS enhanced disclosure and/or ICPC that is satisfactory to us will be a condition of employment. Please note as part of Safer Recruitment Policy, we might conduct an online and social media check of shortlisted candidates.

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.
Ms. Lynne Oldfield, Principal