Director of Careers

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

**Job type**:
Full Time, Fixed Term

13 January 2025

**Job overview**:
The British International School, Cairo is a co-educational school with 1,160 pupils aged 3-18 (580 pupils in the Junior School). An accredited member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS, and an IB World School, BISC is one of the leading academic schools in the region. We comply with the DfE's BSO Standards (British Standards Overseas). We provide a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, guided by the National Curriculum for England, pursuing excellence in both learning and teaching. Further details are available on the school’s website:
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. 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.
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will give you some insights into the school community and living in Egypt

**Person Specification**
- graduate in a related degree with qualified teacher status and evidence of masters level research;
- experience in leading teams in this particular field and working as part of a team to secure the best provision in university guidance;
- experience in preparing students for higher education institutions around the world, including Russell Group universities;
- clear understanding of the admissions requirements and procedures of universities around the world particularly in the UK and the USA;
- prior experience of successful admission of applicants into Oxbridge is desirable;
- secure knowledge and understanding of the different higher education systems offered in the international market;
- people focused, able to listen and offer high quality guidance advice to young people and their families;
- able to represent the school on line and in person at a range of fairs and guidance events;
- clear understanding of the relevance of a progressive and inclusive careers based programme throughout the school;
- organised, able to meet deadlines and lead others in managing their own workload;
- empathetic and kind, able to provide genuine guidance and support to young people;
- committed to their own professional development;
- enjoys the opportunity to participate in university and careers related co-curricular activities;
- meets our child protection and safeguarding requirements in full.

To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a MINIMUM of three years teaching post qualification teaching experience.

**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.

Exceptionally, our staff full salary is paid in foreign currency (GBP). The very low cost of living mean staff are able to save significantly, while still enjoying a great quality of life. A guide to costs can be found here:
**How to apply**

Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional referees one of whom should be your current Headteacher/Principal.

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: 13th January 2025

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**About**The British International School, Cairo**:
**The British International School, Cairo**
- km 38, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Beverly Hills, 6th of October City
- Cairo
- 12451
- Egypt

+20 38270444

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