Job Description
Physics Teacher required to start in August 2026
Salary:
Tax- free salary + benefits
37,753 - 43,551 per year
Please send your up to date CV as a word document and a supporting statement clearly explaining why you are suitable to
penny . kontopyrghou @ hays . com
Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director has been relocating Teachers since 2010 so if you have any questions about the school or location please send your CV.
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01 August 2026
Job Overview
If you are a dynamic and innovative professional with a passion for teaching Physics and a real commitment to a holistic education, then the British International School, Cairo could be the school for you.
We seek an experienced and well-qualified teacher of Physics with previous experience of teaching within the National Curriculum for England or a British-style setting. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Physics across the Senior School including GCSE and IB, and General Science in Key Stage 3. Experience of teaching IB is desirable. The school has excellent facilities and resources for teaching Science. The Science Department works effectively as a team sharing ideas and promoting learning.
Person Specification
graduate in Physics or a related subject with Qualified Teacher Status and a MINIMUM of three years teaching experience post-QTS;
enthusiastic and innovative teacher with a genuine passion for teaching, who can motivate and inspire students using a variety of strategies;
recent experience teaching Physics within the National Curriculum for England and (I)GCSE, A level or IB;
includes assessment for learning as an integral part of classroom practice;
understands how to stretch more able students and support those who need further intervention;
works collaboratively as a member of a team;
committed to her/his own professional development;
enjoys the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities;
meets the school's safeguarding requirements in full.
All staff are expected to show a genuine commitment to supporting co-curricular activities, school events and school trips. To comply with Egyptian employment law, applicants must have QTS and a minimum of three years teaching post qualification teaching experience.
The school offers a competitive and generous package, (paid in pound sterling) and exceptional professional development opportunities. A proactive teacher-led staff welfare team further supports and secures staff induction and wellbeing.
BISC is one of the leading academic schools in the region. Located on the western fringe of Cairo, the School enjoys the benefits of a modern, purpose-built, spacious campus with state of the art facilities. BISC is an IB World School, a member of COBIS, BSME and IAPS.
Cairo itself is a bustling city, home to some of the world's most iconic ancient monuments, with good access to other countries in the region. It is a city with a rich cultural heritage, a crossroads between Africa, the Middle East and Europe. With a population close to twenty million Cairo is a city of huge contrasts and provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery.
Remuneration
The British International School, Cairo (BISC) offers a highly competitive tax free salary, paid entirely in Pound Sterling and directly into a UK bank account.
In addition, expat teachers benefit from a generous housing allowance, private BUPA Gold medical insurance which includes family dependents, annual return flights to the UK, and 2 free places for children of school age.
Exceptionally, our staff full salary is paid in foreign currency (GBP). The very low cost of living mean staff are able to save significantly, while still enjoying a great quality of life.
How To Apply
Please send your up to date CV as a word document and a supporting statement clearly explaining why you are suitable to
penny . kontopyrghou @ hays . com
Applications must include the contact details for at least two professional referees one of whom should be your current Headteacher/Principal.
The school reserves the right to interview potential appointees and to make an
appointment before the deadline date. Thus early applications are encouraged.
Employer: The British International School, Cairo (BISC)
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Contract type: Full time
Start date: 1st August 2026 (Earlier Appointment Considered)
Contract term: 31st July 2028 renewable
