Heads of Department (Grades 1–9) Full Time NEW

We’re Hiring: Heads of Department (Grades 1–9)

Silicon Valley International School — New Administrative Capital, Egypt

About the roles

Silicon Valley International School is recruiting outstanding, bilingual leaders (English at C2 level required; Arabic strongly preferred) to head departments and raise student achievement across Grades 1-9.

Open positions

• English — Head of Department (British curriculum, Years 1–9)
• English — Head of Department (American curriculum, Grades 1–9)
• Mathematics — Head of Department (British curriculum, Years 1–9)
• Mathematics — Head of Department (American curriculum, Grades 1–9)
• Science — Head of Department (British curriculum, Years 1–9)
• Science — Head of Department (American curriculum, Grades 1–9)
• French — Head of Department (serving both British and American divisions)
• German — Head of Department (serving both British and American divisions)
• Chinese — Head of Department (serving both British and American divisions)
• Art — Head of Department (serving both British and American divisions)
• Music — Head of Department (serving both British and American divisions)
• Library — Head of Department (serving both British and American divisions)
• AI — Head of Department (serving both British and American divisions)

What you will do

• Lead the vision, standards, and daily operations for your subject from Grade 1 to Grade 9.
• Align curriculum, teaching, and assessment to the relevant division:
• British roles: follow the Cambridge and United Kingdom frameworks for Primary and Lower Secondary.
• American roles: follow United States college‑ and career‑readiness standards for Elementary and Middle School.
• Cross‑division roles (French, German, Chinese, Art, Music, Library): design one coherent program that serves both divisions.
• Build clear scope and sequence, unit plans, and common assessments with visible progression.
• Coach and evaluate teachers; provide observations, feedback, and targeted professional learning.
• Use classroom and benchmark data to monitor progress, close learning gaps, and extend high achievers.
• Promote engaging learning and purposeful use of educational technology.
• Manage resources and contribute to staffing and timetables.
• Communicate clearly with families and represent your subject in school leadership.

What you bring

• A bachelor’s degree in the relevant subject or in Education with a subject focus and a recognized teaching qualification is a must. A master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least five years of successful teaching and proven leadership or coordination experience.
• Strong knowledge of learning progressions and effective assessment from Grade 1 to Grade 9.
• British English, Mathematics, and Science heads: successful record with Cambridge and the United Kingdom frameworks.
• American English, Mathematics, and Science heads: successful record with United States standards.
• Cross‑division heads (French, German, Chinese, Art, Music, Library, and Media): proven ability to operate effectively in both divisions.
• Bilingual communication: English at C2 level required; Arabic strongly preferred for working with families and staff.
• Evidence of raising student outcomes through curriculum design, coaching, and effective use of data.
• Organized, collaborative, student‑centered, and committed to safeguarding.

What we offer

• Competitive salaries.
• Social insurance and medical insurance.
• Transportation.
• A modern, well‑resourced campus and a supportive, growth‑focused culture.