Head of Secondary

Quantum Scholars

Employer Active

Posted 18 hrs ago

Experience

1 - 7 Years

Job Location

Egypt - Egypt

Education

Bachelor of Education(Education)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

A well-established British international school in Egypt is seeking an outstanding Head of Secondary to join its senior leadership team from August 2026.

The school offers a supportive, collaborative working environment and places strong emphasis on professional development, staff wellbeing and high-quality teaching and learning. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced secondary middle or senior leader to contribute strategically to school improvement while maintaining a clear focus on student outcomes, pastoral care and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will be a reflective, values-driven professional who builds positive relationships across the school community and brings a strong practical, solutions-focused approach to leadership. Strong experience in the pastoral aspects of secondary education will be particularly valued. For the right person, this role offers the potential to be a genuinely life-changing professional and personal experience.

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • A recognised teaching qualification meeting home-country requirements (e.g. BEd, PGCE, GDE)

  • A proven track record of high-quality teaching and learning

  • Significant experience in a middle or senior leadership role (e.g. Phase Leader, Subject Leader)

  • Demonstrated ability to build strong positive relationships with students, staff and parents

Desired Candidate Profile

Essential

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • A recognised teaching qualification meeting home-country requirements (e.g. BEd, PGCE, GDE)

  • A proven track record of strong>high-quality teaching and learning

  • Significant experience in a middle or senior leadership role (e.g. Phase Leader, Subject Leader)

  • Demonstrated ability to build strong>strong, positive relationships

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience working with highly aspirational and academically able students

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both adults and young people

  • A collaborative, professional and calm leadership style

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills

  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

  • Secure knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and health & safety procedures

  • Confident use of ICT for administration, record-keeping and teaching and learning

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Head Of Secondary

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Quantum Scholars

A well-established British international school in Egypt is seeking an outstanding Head of Secondary to join its senior leadership team from August 2026.

The school offers a supportive, collaborative working environment and places strong emphasis on professional development, staff wellbeing and high-quality teaching and learning. This role presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced secondary middle or senior leader to contribute strategically to school improvement while maintaining a clear focus on student outcomes, pastoral care and wellbeing.

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