Uppingham Cairo's Early Career Teacher Programme

Begin your teaching career at prestigious Uppingham Cairo, with our ground breaking Early Career Teacher Development programme.

In your first year at Uppingham Cairo you will be appointed as a co-teacher in the Junior School, working alongside an experienced Form Teacher who will guide and mentor you as you develop your teaching skills and experience. With the Form Teacher taking responsibility for the class, you will begin your fully funded Accredited Early Career Teacher Training programme. You will develop expertise and confidence in a pressure free environment designed to enable you to enjoy your early days of teaching; to enable you to reach your full potential and thrive. With classes of no more than 12 pupils you will have plenty of time to really get to know the children in your care.

ECTs who demonstrate the necessary skills and commitment in their first year will be promoted to the position of Junior School Form Teacher in Year 2, with full responsibility for their class. With specialist teachers providing lessons to children in the Junior School in French, Spanish, PE,, Arabic, Music, Swimming and Drama,, you will continue to enjoy the pleasure of teaching with the time and support you need to provide a first class educational experience for every child in your care whilst completing your induction programme.

As an ECT at Uppingham Cairo you will unlock a plethora of benefits designed to enrich both your professional and personal life. Enjoy a generous salary package, ensuring financial stability and security. Enjoy first class accommodation, comprehensive private health care, sports centre membership, nutritionally balanced meals when on duty and convenient transportation to and from school during term time; all contributing to the healthy, balanced and fulfilling lifestyles that we value so highly for every member of our community. With full Day Boarder scholarships for up to two dependents at Uppingham Cairo, parents will have the opportunity to provide their children with the enormous benefits of a prestigious British Independent School education without the worry of fees.

Applications should be made using the Uppingham Cairo Application Form, and accompanied by a supporting covering letter which should be sent by email to recruitment26@uppinghamcairo.com. Please do not apply online as your application will not be considered.

Please ensure that you complete the application form in full, with the names and contact details of two professional referees, to include your current or most recent head teacher (if you are or have been employed in a school). CVs may also be sent in addition to the application form and covering letter, but are not required.

Further information about the role can be found in the Appointment Pack. For further information about the School please visit our website, read our Prospectus, find out about our UPPStart and UPP&Out Day Boarding programmes or read about our Sporting Vision for the Champions and the Challengers.

Please note that the School will only consider candidates with formal British teaching qualifications (QTS).

Closing date: 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 6th April 2026.
Role Start date: 23rd August, 2026.

Early applications are warmly encouraged. Interviews may be held at any stage, and the School reserves the right to appoint before the closing date should an exceptional candidate be identified.

Uppingham Cairo was founded in 2024 and is the result of a collaboration between Uppingham School in the UK and New Era Education. In the first year of operation the school achieved BSO Accreditation through inspection by ISI as well as COBIS and BSME Accreditation. The Schools is a member of HMC, IAPS, AGBIS and AoBSO. Uppingham Cairo has a very close affiliation to the mother school, combining the values and ethos of Uppingham with the cultural, artistic and linguistic opportunities afforded by being in such an outstanding location as Cairo.

Uppingham School is a leading co-educational English independent school with outstanding performance both in academic achievement and in co-curricular activities. Founded in 1584, the school has been a pioneer in education through the centuries and is now boldly embracing new technologies to prepare the leaders of tomorrow. Central to the school's philosophy is the desire to educate the whole child, through a truly holistic all-round education with great value placed on music, the creative, expressive and visual arts, service, innovation and sport. We inspire pupils to immerse themselves in their passions, to be challenged and inventive and develop a life-long love of learning.

New Era Education, established in 2018, is dedicated to establishing the highest quality educational institutions in Egypt. With expert management, leadership and local expertise, their aim through this partnership is to create a school which will become a beacon of excellence offering life-enhancing opportunities to both local and expat pupils.

Uppingham Cairo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening including checks with past employers.