Cairo English School is one of the premier British International Schools in Egypt. We are an all through school from Early Years to Year 12 with over 2,000 students on roll. The school has outstanding facilities and is in New Cairo, which is about 10 minutes from Cairo Airport and 45 minutes from Downtown Cairo.
We are fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and we are also an authorised 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.
Cairo English School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Head of Secondary – Curriculum for August 2026. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of the school’s Guiding Statements and Values that strives to deliver a world class education. Cairo English School has a very friendly, supportive staff team and strong links with parents and the local community, all of whom have high standards and expectations.
The successful candidate will have a genuine commitment to developing student learning and putting children first.
Job Description:
This post enables the candidate to join a successful Senior Leadership Team in a Secondary school, that cares passionately about the well-being of the children and are driven to ensure that their educational experience is the best it can be.
The successful applicant for this post will join a team committed to securing the highest quality learning experiences to ensure all of our students reach their full potential.
The successful candidate will have:
• Experience of using achievement data to track and monitor student progress against targets and their starting points to ensure that all students achieve their full potential.
• A thorough approach to monitoring quality of teaching and learning to ensure high standards of marking and feedback are maintained.
• Experience of leading and monitoring, along with Heads of Department, class progression through the curriculum on a regular basis.
• An understanding of what it takes to work with others and lead one of the highest achieving schools in the country.
• A track record of securing tangible success and outstanding outcomes.
• Experience of developing a culture of learning and continuous improvement of staff and students.
• Experience of managing the transition from Year 6 to Year 7 through engaging with students, parents & teachers.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of current curriculum developments and the latest educational research.
• An ability to set up systems and processes to ensure departmental improvement.
• An ability to understand people’s individual strengths, harness and develop them.
• A commitment to learning and leading with humility.
CES offers its SLT staff:
• Tax free salary in two portion of EGP and GBP
• Two-year contract (renewable)
• Annual flight or cash equivalent
• Monthly cash housing allowance
• Comprehensive international medical insurance
• Settling-in allowance
• July and August vacation (paid)
• 5% retirement benefit
• Free transportation to and from school
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents as part of their application.
Detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with a recent photograph.
A cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and why you believe you are the ideal candidate for the position.
Contact details of three professional referees who can provide insights into your leadership abilities.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
At Cairo English School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and adhere to our child protection policies.
Schrole has been a reliable platform for us to access strong candidates and Schrole staff have been very helpful throughout the recruiting process. I very much look forward to a long working relationship with Schrole.
Brian Lalor
Primary Principal
Xi’an Liangjiatan International School
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