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Deputy Head of Secondary - British Section

Modern English School Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

US 5000 - 6250 a month

Monthly housing contribution and extensive support sourcing suitable accommodation

Full airfare for the contracted employee

Start August 2022

Job
School

Contract Length: 2 years

Number of Vacancies: 1

Student Level:

Middle School, High School

Eligible Candidates:

Licensed Teacher

School Requirements:

Education Required: Bachelor
Minimum Teaching Experience: 5 years of teaching experience
Required Certificates:
Teaching Credential/License
Work Visa Eligibility: United Kingdom (UK), Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand

Additional School Requirements:

Applicants should have senior leadership experience in an internatioanl school setting, preferably in the Middle East region.
Knoweldge of and expereince with adminsitering UK external exams will be a signfiaicnt advantage.
Familiairty with UCAS and university admissions processes will be beneficial.

Job Benefits:

Tax free salary - 75% paid in GBP and 25% paid in local currency at the bank exchange rate each month
A monthly 'Foreign Exchange Stipend' which reflects the relatively low exchange rate prevailing between the GBP and USD; this is a temporary adjustment and would not feature in your contract as it applies only for as long as the exchange rate is greater than GBP1:USD1.5. Paid in local currency at the bank exchange rate
A monthly housing allowance
Return flights to/from the UK
Support upon arrival
Free local health insurance for employee and dependents, and subsidised international health insurance through BUPA (strongly recommended) for you
Transportation to and from home/school
End of service gratuity
Access to relevant and professional development

Job Description:

To support the Head of the Secondary British Section in maintaining the ethos and achieving the aims of Modern English School Cairo through his/her significant contribution to the Secondary Senior Leadership Team. Under the direction of the Head, the British Deputy Head Secondary has the specific remit of overseeing the school and for all staff in the British Secondary Section. He/she also line manages Assistant Heads, Heads of Department and other POR holders as assigned and is responsible for overseeing

Key Responsibilities:

Contribute to the School’s overall effectiveness and good reputation
Lead and manage Assistant Heads, Heads of Department and other POR holders as assigned
Oversee teaching and learning across the British Section curriculum
Contribute to and monitor the effectiveness of whole school policies and procedures
Create, monitor, and adjust the Secondary Timetable for examination periods and cover
Oversee the wellbeing and health and safety of our students internal and external examinations. The nature of our multi-curricula Secondary school means that he/she will also have whole Secondary responsibilities and is expected to support and promote our ‘One School’ ethos.

This is a Direct to School Job

About the School:

Modern English School Cairo is a learning community which provides a high quality education for children from Foundation Stage 1 to university entrance level, serving the needs of Egyptian and international families in Cairo. Our broad education is based upon the British Curriculum in Primary. In Secondary, we offer a choice between a British Curriculum, an American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Arabic and Religious Studies are taught throughout the school.

Our Mission

Leadership through Education: Care, Challenge, Inspire

We believe in

recognising the value of each individual and his/her relationship with others. promoting international understanding and responsible citizenship in a multicultural context, reflecting the best of Arab,Western and other world cultures. providing a supportive, inspiring environment which encourages learners to aim high and achieve their aspirations. creating opportunities for all to develop confidence, responsibility and integrity.

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