Job Description
Summary:
Secondary Humanities Teacher with Geography Specialism needed at a leading international school in Egypt.
About the School:
The school provides a high-quality, international education in a secure and supportive environment, preparing students for success in a globalized world.
Key Stage 3: Year 7 to 9 (Age 11 to 14)
Key Stage 3 follows the English National Curriculum and all students will be expected to study the following subjects: Art, Drama, English, Geography, History, Computing, Mathematics, MFL (French, Arabic or Spanish), Music, Physical Education and Science.
Key Stage 4: Year 10 to 11 (Age 14 to 16)
The curriculum at Key Stage 4 leads to a two-year course of study leading to external International / General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE / GCSE) examinations. These courses are assessed and graded by coursework and external examination, set by Pearson Examinations (EDEXCEL) Board and Cambridge International Exam Board.
Key Stage 5: Year 12 to 13 (Age 16 to 18)
In our sixth form students have the option to choose two different pathways. The school currently offers the UK A Level or IBDP curriculum, in which students choose either pathway and then a set of subjects from the following:
English Literature, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Art/Visual Arts, Business, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Sports, Exercise and Health Science and Travel & Tourism. In addition to this all students undertake a CAS programme and either an EPQ (A Levels) or Extended Essay & Theory of Knowledge (IB).
The Dutch Stream
The NCBIS Dutch Stream is the only Dutch Primary School in Cairo. It is one of the three sections of NCBIS and it is based in the Primary building. The Dutch Stream teaches the Dutch curriculum. Our students also attend subjects like Topic lessons (Science, History, Geography, Art and Design Technology), PE, music and IT in English, together with their peers in the British section.
The Secondary Curriculum
The secondary curriculum aims to provide a framework for learners to meet the challenges of life in our fast-changing world. The aim is to provide a curriculum that builds on students’ experiences in the primary phase and that helps all students to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
Early Years
The Early Years department provides a stimulating and high quality education, in a safe and caring environment, for children aged between 3 and 5 years. We aim to give children the very best possible start to their education and provide a firm foundation on which their future education can be built.
Lower Phase
The Lower Phase encompasses Year 1, 2 and 3 children. We believe learning is achieved through a happy atmosphere and safe and stimulating physical environment that is conducive to academic learning as well as personal and social growth.
Upper Phase
The three years (Years 4-6) that form our Upper Phase continue to build upon and develop the skills, values, attitudes, attributes, knowledge and conceptual understanding that our students have gained in the Lower Phase.
The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors made up entirely of the parental body and ensures a close connection to the school community. The Board of Directors oversees the strategic direction and financial viability of the school, while taking a support role for the Senior Management Group.