Junior School
Early Career Teacher (including EYFS)
Contents
• About Us
• A Warm Welcome
• Academic Life
• Our Campus
• Living in Cairo
• The Role
• About You
• Benefits
• Application Process
About Us
Uppingham Cairo opened to pupils aged 3 to 13 in New Giza in September 2024 in sight of the Great Pyramids of Giza. It is the first overseas branch of Uppingham School, a leading co-educational independent boarding school in the UK and will expand over time to cater to pupils aged 3 to 18.
Based on the values and ethos of Uppingham School, Uppingham Cairo embraces Egypt’s rich history and culture to bring a school of exceptional quality.
We care about who our pupils become. We believe in the transformative power of education. Yes, our priority is to deliver a wide-ranging curriculum; however, in the context of the 21st century, it will be our pupils’ personal qualities and values, not just exam results, that will set our pupils apart.
“We
are building something extraordinary For the young people of Cairo.”
A Warm Welcome
I am delighted that you are considering joining Uppingham Cairo as a Junior School Early Career Teacher.
This is a tremendously exciting time to be joining the School. Our first pupils joined us in September 2024, and they are already thriving in our ground-breaking Day Boarding environment. For the first time since 1584, there is another Uppingham. Not only in name but in character, philosophy, values and ambition - the connection is genuine, it is wholehearted and it is exciting.
As you will see from the wealth of information In this briefing pack, we are unashamedly ambitious for our new school. We were awarded full British Schools Overseas (BSO) Accreditation through inspection by ISI as well as membership of HMC, IAPS, BSME, COBIS and many other world leading organisations, in our Founding Year.
We know that we are building something extraordinary for the young people of Cairo, and we know how significant and important a task that is.
We are looking for exceptional people to join us, as our school expands in all year groups, and our current 3rd Formers began studying their GCSE courses in September 2025.
If this role represents a challenge and an opportunity that genuinely excites you, I would be delighted to hear from you.
With all good wishes,
Emma Webb Headmistress
Academic Life
Our commitment to a holistic education is as wholeheartedly held here in Cairo as it is in historic Uppingham School in Rutland, UK. Intellectual rigour, exploration, critical analysis, creativity, risk taking, communication, teamwork - all are central to the way we guide, nurture and inspire our young people.
Our role is to give our pupils the skills, confidence and capabilities to navigate their own paths through life - and the unshakeable sense of self they need to influence the world around them.
Every child navigates through education differently. Pupils thrive when they follow a curriculum that is right for them. Through our innovative teaching and wide range of options, we create a curriculum suited to each child’s interests, aptitudes and aspirations.
Academic rigour and aspirations matter to us and through our unique Day Boarding Programme, social and community initiatives, we encourage and inspire pupils to become self-aware, thoughtful and independent.
We help them to explore their motivations, strengths and ambitions; to find the right path for them. Our size means we offer unrestricted subject choices. We challenge and stretch all pupils - in the classroom and beyond.
We keep our curriculum fresh and relevant by embracing new technology and collaborating with leading institutions around the world to develop state-of-theart learning and sporting programmes
Our Campus
Uppingham Cairo is located in the prestigious New Giza area in sight of the Great Pyramids of Giza. Our outstanding campus is genuinely world leading; encouraging curiosity, discovery, self-expression and excellence in every pursuit.
Our facilities include:
• The Leonardo Art and Design Department, including bespoke facilities for Fine Art, Ceramics, Photography, Design & Technology, Computer Aided Design and Textiles as well as individual Studio Spaces for pupils from the 4th Form
• The Donald Campbell Sports’ Centre, including an indoor swimming pool, Multi-Purpose Sports’ Hall, indoor and outdoor Performance Gym and Indoor Running Track
• Natural grass Sports’ Pitch, Tennis, Mini-Tennis, Padbol, Paddle, Squash and Basketball Courts
• The Barbara Matthews Theatre, with a full size theatre, Black Box Theatre, Music Department classroom and Individual Music Practice Rooms
• The Johnson Early Years Department, with a Senior indoor swimming pool, beach, school farm and garden
• The Thring and Abercrombie Buildings house the Senior School academic department classrooms alongside Biology, Physics and Chemistry laboratories, computer science suites, the House Common Rooms, the Thring Dining Room, Dance Studio and the Thring Senior Library
• The Queen Elizabeth II Senior School Building house the Upper Pre-Prep and Lower Prep Departments alongside the QEII Dining Room, Music Room, Art Room, Exhibition Hall and Senior Library
• The Rutland Sixth Form Building, with bespoke study group classrooms, the Sixth Form Common Room, Sixth Form Laboratories and academic libraries
Living in Cairo
Uppingham Cairo is located in a safe haven of open spaces and suburban communities yet close enough to the capital for staff to enjoy the hustle and bustle of this extraordinary city.
Cairo is a very vibrant and welcoming city, rich in culture and history. Well used to tourists from all over the world, many of the locals speak English. It has a very Western feel with all the modern conveniences and services you are used to – home delivery, Amazon, Uber, shopping centres and restaurants to cater for every taste.
The working week is Sunday to Thursday. Friday is much like a Sunday in the UK so services may vary slightly to the rest of the week.
The cost of living in Egypt is very low, compared to the UK (around 86% less). Domestic help and services are very affordable; utilities are around £15–20 per month and eating out is extremely reasonable. This means that staff can save whilst enjoying a high quality of life on their expatriate salaries.
Uppingham Cairo is located in 6th of October City, approximately 30km southwest of the capital, just 12km from the Pyramids of Giza (which are visible from the school) and 13km from the new Grand Egyptian Museum.
The area offers a relaxed, suburban lifestyle of spacious, upscale accommodation in secure communities or compounds with large, landscaped grounds and cleaner air.
Communities are walled and gated, with security at each entrance, making them extremely safe and family friendly. Many have amenities such as parks, play areas, lakes, shops, restaurants, cafes, gyms, pools and golf courses.
The Role Accountability
Accountable to the Head of Junior School, Early Career Teachers’ main aims are to provide outstanding pastoral care to the children; to deliver the curriculum effectively with increasing confidence and autonomy; to ensure the Uppingham Cairo ethos is understood and followed; to build a meaningful rapport with individual pupils and parents. Throughout, they are supported by their mentors, Induction Tutor and the ECT Programme
The School reserves the right to adapt the needs of the role as circumstances demand or opportunities arise.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Teachers at Uppingham Cairo are expected to make the education and welfare of their pupils their primary concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
Early Career Teachers act with honesty and integrity, engage positively with feedback and commit to developing their professional knowledge and skills within a climate of high expectations and continuous improvement
They forge positive, professional relationships, work collaboratively with colleagues and ECT mentors and communicate with parentsin the best interest of the children in their care.
In addition, ECT’s are required to participate fully in the two-year statutory induction programme, including all training, mentoring, observations, target-setting and review meetings, as outlined in the Early Career Framework (ECF) and the School’sown induction systems.
Early Career Teachers (including EYFS) will:
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• Set targets that extend and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviors which are expected of pupils
• Promote a love of learning and challenge children’s intellectual curiosity
Promote excellent progress and outcomes
• Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• Plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge
• Encourage pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and identify the next steps in their learning
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and studies
Demonstrate outstanding subject and curriculum knowledge
• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subjects, curriculum areas and key stages, drawing on ECT training sessions and guidance from colleagues
• Foster pupils’ interest in the subject and address misunderstandings
• Demonstrate an emerging critical understanding of curriculum developments
• Promote high standards of oral and written literacy across subjects
• Model the correct use of Standard English
Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• Set differentiated homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging Curriculum within the relevant subject area(s) and key stage(s)
• Promote a love of learning and encourage pupils’ intellectual and creative curiosity
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using evidence-informed approaches
• Understand how a range of factors can inhibit learning and adapt teaching to overcome these
• Demonstrate awareness of children’s developmental stages and adjust practices accordingly
• Understand and respond to the needs of pupils with SEND, EAL, high ability and disabilities using support ang guidance from specialists Make accurate and productive use of assessments
• Understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas in line with the School’s Assessment Policy and procedures
• Use formative and summative assessments to track progress and set targets
• Record and analyse data to inform planning
• Provide regular feedback orally and through marking and encourage pupils to respond
• Integrate Assessment for Learning strategies
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and safe learning environment
• Apply the School’s Behaviour Policy consistently and fairly
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour in and beyond the classroom
• Use a range of strategies to promote positive behaviour and motivation
• Build good relationships with pupils and act decisively if necessary
• Seek guidance from colleagues where helpful, as confidence develops Strengthen community
• Play an active role in the development of a culture and curriculum which takes into account the richness and diversity of the School’s community and locality
• Act as an ambassador for the Junior School and the School as a whole in the wider community
ECT Expectations
• Engage fully in the two-year induction and training programme, attending all sessions, mentor meetings, observations and reviews
• Maintain an up-to-date ECT portfolio demonstrating progress against the Teachers’ Standards
• Actively seek and respond to feedback from mentors, Phase Leaders and colleagues
• Show commitment to developing excellent classroom practice through reflection, inquiry and professional curiosity
Wider Professional Responsibilities
Uppingham Cairo is a Day Boarding School, open from 7.30am – 9.00pm Sunday to Wednesday, and until 4.30pm on Thursdays.
All staff are expected to:
• Be aware of and committed to the ethos and values of Uppingham Cairo as a Day Boarding School
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the School and contribute to the Day Boarding Programme which runs until 9pm Sunday –Wednesday; this includes active participation in House activities, assemblies, duties, the Co-Curricular Programme, Parents’ Evenings and other related commitments.
• Carry out any task that can be reasonably be expected of them in their role
• Take an active role in the development and implementation of school policies and in the whole life of the School
• Ensure that there are equal opportunities for all
• Follow school procedures as outlined in the staff handbooks
• Promote environmental awareness across the School.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, exercising sound judgement in seeking advice and specialist support, and deploying support staff appropriately.
• Take responsibility for the continuous improvement of teaching through appropriate professional development and respond constructively to advice and feedback from colleagues.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with parents regarding pupils’ achievements, behaviour and wellbeing, in accordance with the School’s communication procedures, and make purposeful use of the School’s electronic communication systems to support teaching, learning and engagement with the wider community.
• Be fully committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
About You
To join our Early Career Teacher Programme for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, you must have completed your Primary Teacher training in the UK and you must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) before you join the School in August 2026. You may currently be completing (and on track to achieve) your BEd or PGCE, or you may have recently qualified but not yet begun/completed your induction programme.
You must be fully committed to a two year programme.
Essential
Education, skills, training and qualifications
• University degree from a recognized academic institution
• Strong pedagogical knowledge
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Demonstrable commitment to personal professional development
• Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with the ability to deal confidently with a wide range of people including staff, pupils and parents
• Outstanding planning and organisational skills
• Able and willing to contribute to the Co-Curricular and Day Boarding Programme
• Understanding of UK Safeguarding and Child Protection protocols
Experience
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Experience of, or a clear understanding of UK Independent Schools and/or British International Schools
Personal Qualities
• Commitment to the ethos of the school as a Day Boarding School and a belief in the unlimited potential of every pupil
• Ability to embrace and manage change
• Emotional intelligence. An ability to relate well to children and develop effective professional working relationships with adults
• Passion, resilience, integrity and optimism
• Approachable and empathetic to the needs of others
• Enthusiasm and an ability to use own initiative
• Ability to prioritise and work flexibly as workloads require, and a willingness to take ownership of tasks
• Attention to detail and ability to actively question and clarify information
• A role model who demonstrates professionalism at all times
• A positive outlook on life combined with energy, thoughtfulness, resilience, patience and a lively sense of humour
Benefits
• Competitive Salary
• Fully furnished and equipped high quality accommodation in close proximity to the School
• Airconditioned transport to and from the School during term time
• Meals when on duty, including lunch for all teaching staff
• Annual return flights
• Comprehensive Private Healthcare Scheme Membership
• Free access to primary healthcare at the on-site Medical Centre
• Free annual flu vaccination
• 100% School fee discount for up to 2 children and 15% uniform discount
• Free membership to the Uppingham Cairo Sports Centre, including use of gym and swimming pool
• Comprehensive Professional Development Programme with ongoing mentoring and coaching
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Occupational Health Services
Application Process
Applications should be made by sending a fully completed Uppingham Cairo Application Form, including at least 2 referees and Cover Letter, to recruitment26@uppinghamcairo.com.
CVs may also be sent in addition to the Application Form.