Job title: Primary Class Teacher
Employed by: NCBIS - to support the vision, positive ethos and policies of the school.
Qualifications: Degree and PGCE or BEd; QTS or appropriate teaching qualification.
Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching or other relevant experience.
NCBIS is the leading British international, not-for-profit school in Egypt and is an authorised IB World School with more than 60 nationalities represented among 750 students aged 3-18. The student population is made up of 57% expatriate and 43% Egyptians who must have dual nationality. NCBIS is renowned for the excellence of its educational programmes, which includes a strong CAS element across the school, and a welcoming learning environment.
In the primary school the conceptual outcomes of the English National Curriculum are taught through our own bespoke programme of study that appreciates and celebrates our school’s cultural diversity. The school is fully accredited by CIS and we are members of COBIS and BSME.
We are located in New Cairo, a quiet and tranquil part of Cairo. The small class sizes (max class size is 22) contribute to our sense of family and enable us to give all our students the attention they require. Our parents are committed partners and play a vital role in creating this enriching cultural environment.
Interested applicants should:
- Have at least 3 years teaching experience (This is an official requirement for work permits so please do not apply if you do not have 36 months teaching experience);
- Have a passion for learning, with experience of current best practice including child-led learning;
- Have UK or equivalent teaching qualifications (for teaching all subjects at Primary level)
- Be committed and hard working, with high expectations of themselves and the children in their care;
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a strong sense of collegiality;
- Be able to incorporate IT in their practice;
- Possess humour, energy, flexibility and a positive outlook;
- Be open to the opportunities and challenges that living in Egypt will bring.
In addition to working in a learning-focused, forward-thinking and supportive not-for-profit school, you will receive a generous package including:
- Highly competitive tax-free salary;
- Accommodation allowance;
- Comprehensive international private medical cover;
- Free primary education and secondary education for your dependent children (where applicable as per school policy).
- Annual Home Leave allowance for employee and each dependent.
- Re-signing bonus/Gratuity based upon contract renewal in 3rd and 4th year as per school policy.
Employment terms is initially a two-year contract which can be extended annually.
NCBIS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. NCBIS is aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. In accordance with UK Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education legislation. Appointed teachers from the United Kingdom are required to provide, and before travel arrangements are confirmed, an International Child Protection Certificate (UK) (refer: http://www.acro.police.uk/ICPC/) and full police clearance (translated into English) for prior countries of residence for the last 5 years - no older than 6 months prior to leaving the country is necessary for all appointees who are working, or who have worked, in countries outside the United Kingdom. To assist newly appointed staff, there is a country by country checklist for the procedures for obtaining a police clearance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants .
To find out more about the school, please visit our website at http://www.ncbis.co.uk/
To apply please complete the TES application form at https://www.tes.com/
The closing date for applications is 24th May 2023. The school reserves the right to appoint earlier if an exceptional candidate applies for the post, so early applications are strongly encouraged. Interviews for candidates will be held by Zoom.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The NCBIS Team
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