I’ve always wanted to live and work in Egypt. This school sounds like an interesting place to work for teachers who have experience with the English National Curriculum. Cairo English School is a member of Educational Services Overseas Limited (ESOL) and was founded in 2004. It provides educational services for students from the ages of 3 to 17. CES has over 900 students The school is in the process of being accredited by the Council of International Schools. This is an IB World School with authorization to use the IB Diploma Programme.
Mission
The school’s mission is to offer students a British-based international education that prepares students for becoming responsible global citizens by encouraging independence and a love of learning.
Facilities
CES is located in New Cairo just east of Cairo. The purpose-built campus has facilities that include playgrounds; light, air-conditioned classrooms; a sports hall; an Olympic-sized swimming pool; a football pitch; an all-weather track; a dance studio; basketball courts; play areas; 4 science labs; 2 music rooms; a design studio; and design and technology workshop; 2 libraries; 3 ICT suites; a theatre and a school doctor.
Curriculum
CES uses the English National Curriculum that is modified for use in an international setting. Students start with the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and progress through the English National Curriculum to the IGCSE at the end of Year 10 and then have a choice of taking A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme. CES offers the Arabic national curriculum for national students.
Extracurricular Activities
Cairo English School provides students with a variety of activities including dance, swimming, design technology, music, basketball, tennis, golf, volleyball, drama, science club and more. School sports teams compete with other schools in the area.
Technology
Most classrooms have interactive whiteboards and computers. CES has three ICT suites.
Professional Development
The school provides teachers with an annual PD allowance.
Employment
Teaching candidates need to have at least one year of experience as a full-time teacher, teaching certification, a Bachelor’s Degree, experience with the English National Curriculum, an enthusiasm for teaching and learning, flexibility, have strengths to add to the school in addition to their teaching skills, are team players and are committed to multiculturalism and internationalism. Candidates can apply by sending the school a CV, a Letter of Application, email addresses for three referees, and a recent passport size photo. Job openings are listed online.
A salary schedule is not listed online, but the website notes that salaries are tax free and are paid in GB Pounds. Benefits include an accommodation allowance, annual flights home, health insurance, an annual professional development allowance, a settling in allowance, tuition discount for dependents, a contribution to a pension plan, transport to and from school and an annual no absence bonus.
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