Teacher of Physics

**The British International School, Cairo**
Egypt£37,753 - £43,551 per year

**Salary**:

Tax
- free salary + benefits**Job type**:

Full Time, Fixed Term**Start date**:

01 August 202620 October 2025**Job overview**:

- If you are a dynamic and innovative professional with a passion for teaching Physics and a real commitment to a holistic education, then the British International School, Cairo could be the school for you.

**Person Specification**enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;
recent experience teaching Physics within the National Curriculum for England and (I)GCSE, A level or IB;
includes assessment for learning as an integral part of classroom practice;
understands how to stretch more able students and support those who need further intervention;
works collaboratively as a member of a team;
committed to her/his own professional development;
enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;
meets the school’s safeguarding requirements in full.
All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips. To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a minimum of three years teaching post qualification teaching experience.
The school offers a competitive and generous package, (paid in pound sterling) and exceptional professional development opportunities. A proactive teacher-led staff welfare team further supports and secures staff induction and wellbeing.
BISC is one of the leading academic schools in the region. Located on the western fringe of Cairo, the School enjoys the benefits of a modern, purpose-built, spacious campus with state of the art facilities. BISC is an IB World School, a member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS.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.

**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.**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 2026 (Earlier Appointment Considered)
Contract term: 31st July 2028 renewable
Closing date: 20th October 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 38270444BISC 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.

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 ann