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Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher

The British School, Alexandria

Egypt

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2014

Job overview

Primary Teachers in Egypt

The British School Alexandria (NOR 300) is seeking to recruit experienced primary and Early years teachers to teach Early Years and KS1-KS2 to start in August 2014.

Newly Qualified Teachers are welcome to apply. The British School of Alexandria is happy to consider applications from newly qualified teachers.

Due to expansion the school is able to recruit 4 new teachers to start in August 2014 to teach Foundation stage 1, year 3, year 5 and year 6

In addition to your teaching responsibility the school has an opportunity for the right applicant to work as a KS2 Leader.

The school is seeking applications from experienced teachers seeking to further develop their teaching career in a successful international setting.

The British School Alexandria is a member of the BSME.

The British School, Alexandria is an English-speaking, not for profit, private day school situated in Alexandria on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt. Our school caters for international & local students from 3 to 18 years of age; with over 26 different countries being represented. The school follows the English National Curriculum with examinations being taken at IGCSE, AS and A Level. We are a well-established, family-orientated school with more than 300 students on roll and 30+ overseas teaching staff. We take pride in our Young Arab Voices initiative promoting citizenship and democracy on a local and regional level. The British School is BSO, BSME, and COBIS accredited and about to embark on an exciting expansion programme.

We are now looking for Foundation stage 1, year 3, year 5 and year 6 teachers to join our team from August 2014 .

The British School Alexandria welcomes applications from single, married teaching couples (with or without children) are welcomed to apply

Minimum Requirements

  • 2:2 or better first degree from an English university
  • QTS with over 3 years teaching experience (NQT year + 3 years experience as QTS)
  • Current DBS (formerly CRB)
  • Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply with a supporting statement.

Desirable

  • Evidence of further accredited professional study e.g. Masters
  • Professional association / governing body sports coaching qualification(s)

Package details

  • Competitive salary package offered
  • 2 year initial international school teacher contracts
  • Free furnished accommodation (excluding utility bills)
  • Annual economy return flights to the UK
  • Baggage allowance
  • 2 free school places for children

Benefits of working at the school

  • Accommodation usually walking distance to the school.
  • The school is based within the British Consulate grounds.
  • Alexandria is a vibrant north African Egyptian city with excellent opportunities for travel.
  • Excellent KS2 and public examination results
  • We are a small forward looking British independent international school at the heart of the community.
  • The students are from affluent, stable, supportive families committed to British education.
  • We have a clear vision for the future-visionary Board

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For VISA purposes please can we require the following information:

1) Date of birth 2) Martial status 3) Your Nationality 4) If applicable the Nationality of your Wife/Husband/ Nationality of your children

Interviews for short-listed applicants will be held immediately via phone or Skype.

Interviews will be held in London in the first week of May.

To apply for this position, please send your CV, supporting letter & photograph to bsa.education@hays.com or call Hays on (+447595 968 600) (+44) (0) 207 259 8771)

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About The British School, Alexandria

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+20 544 5426

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We have recently celebrated our 35th Anniversary and continue to be one of the leading schools in Alexandria and the surrounding area.  We have close links with the British Embassy - our Patron is Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to Egypt.  The school is a deliberately relatively small 3-18 British international school (520 students).  It is recognised by the DfE and is an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).  It is a high achieving and forward thinking school which enjoys an excellent reputation. 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.

Foundation children follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.  Students in the remaining Key stages follow the British National Curriculum.  In KS4 students study for IGCSEs and A-levels in the Sixth Form.  Although our curriculum is based on the British system, we try to ensure that it incorporates the history, geography, language and culture of Egypt as well as having a strong international dimension.  All students also study Arabic.

Our vision is to provide a quality 3-18 British International education in Alexandria which is underpinned by outstanding teaching to develop knowledgeable, caring, compassionate, respectful global citizens and lifelong learners who will have both the desire and capabilities to help to make our world a better place.

A good proportion of our students are Egyptian nationals but we also have a significant number of students from other countries, with over 23 different nationalities represented including neighbouring Middle Eastern/African countries as well as a smaller proportion from Europe.

Alexandria is a bustling, friendly and cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean full of historical interest.  Life for teachers is relaxed and safe with a relatively low cost of living with a sufficiently good infrastructure, shops, cafes and restaurants to lead a European lifestyle.  Most teachers are able to save at least 50% of their salary and at the same time enjoy exploring Egypt.  Although from time-to-time Egypt appears 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. 

The temperate Mediterranean climate in Alexandria ensures cooler summers and warmer winters than in several other parts of Egypt.  In winter (January/February) there are some rainy days with temperatures ranging between 10 and 20°C, summers are renowned for the refreshing sea breeze, with temperatures between 22 and 34°C.

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