Teacher of Design & Technology (Resistant Materials)

Uppingham School, Cairo

At Uppingham Cairo, teachers enjoy unrivalled opportunities for professional growth and the satisfaction of working within a thriving and dynamic academic environment where classes are capped at twelve pupils per form. Our state-of-the-art campus offers outstanding facilities and abundant resources, set against the backdrop of the magnificent New Giza landscape. Here, the Mediterranean climate and open skies combine with a uniquely inspiring learning environment, situated in view of the pyramids. Strong links with Uppingham School in the UK provide regular professional collaboration and ensure alignment with the highest standards of British independent education.

The role offers a highly competitive salary, together with an array of benefits that support both your professional journey and personal wellbeing. These include excellent accommodation, comprehensive private healthcare, meals in school, sports centre and gym membership and transport during term time. In addition, staff with children are eligible for up to two full Day Boarding scholarships at Uppingham Cairo, offering access to an exceptional British education.

Completed applications should be sent by email to EMAIL_ADDRESS. Please do not submit applications online, as they 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 details regarding this role are available in the Appointment Pack . For more information about Uppingham Cairo, please visit our website , browse our Prospectus or read Deep Roots, Wide Horizons which explains our vision for the future of Uppingham Cairo. Explore 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 British teaching qualifications (QTS or equivalent) and a minimum of two years teaching experience.

Closing date: 12 noon (UK time) on Monday, 15th December, 2025.

Role Start date: 7th January, 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 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.