Employment Opportunities
General Information
Cairo English School is one of the premier British International Schools in Cairo, Egypt. We are an Early Years to Year 12 all-through school with over 2,000 students on roll. The school has outstanding facilities and is in New Cairo, situated about 10 minutes from Cairo Airport and 45 minutes from Downtown. We are always interested in receiving applications from qualified teachers with appropriate experience who are keen to develop as professionals and individuals.
We are fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and we are also an authorized IB World School. Additionally, we are members of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME) British Schools Overseas (BSO) and European Council of International Schools (ECIS) organizations. Our curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, leading to IGCSE at the end of Year 10. After successfully completing IGCSE exams students can choose to take A Levels or the IB Diploma. The BSO Recent Inspection report quotes: ‘Cairo English School provides a high-quality education that meets the needs of its pupils. It has many outstanding features and is continuing to develop further through the investments of its owners, and the hard work and innovation of its leaders. The school is oversubscribed.’ BSO Inspection Report February 2022.
We are looking for experienced and well-qualified professionals who exhibit a passion for their subject area and who are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. Applicants should also be flexible, work well in a team, have strengths to share beyond their professional skills and be dedicated to contributing to internationalism and multiculturalism. Our teachers not only work hard but like to engage in sports, other activities and travel in their own time.
Living and Working in Cairo
Cairo is one of the great cities of the world. It is steeped in history, being the centre of one of the great civilizations and cultures. There is always plenty to do - no matter what your interest including sport, music, theatre, cinema and socializing. There is a wide variety of inexpensive restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines. The opportunities for travel, exploration and adventure both within Egypt and in the Middle East and Africa are extensive. The climate is ideal with virtually no rainfall, low humidity and almost constant sunshine.
Travel to and from the UK is easy (flights are regular and take approximately 4.5 hours each way) and inexpensive (approximtely GBP300 return). Finally, of course, there are the Pyramids!