English Teacher/Head of Department
About the job
- A bachelor's degree or higher in German Language, Education, or a related field.
- Proven experience teaching German and working in a leadership role, preferably as a Head of Department.
- Familiarity with curriculum development and assessment techniques.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire students and staff.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Lead and manage the English Department to ensure excellence in teaching and learning.
- Develop, implement, and monitor the English curriculum in line with the school's academic standards.
- Support, mentor, and evaluate English teachers through coaching, lesson observations, and performance feedback.
- Monitor students' academic progress and implement strategies to improve learning outcomes.
- Ensure high-quality planning, teaching, assessment, and curriculum delivery across all grade levels.
- Foster a collaborative, innovative, and positive learning environment within the department.
- Coordinate departmental meetings and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
- Work closely with the School Leadership Team to achieve the school's strategic objectives.
- Promote continuous professional development and best teaching practices.
- Ensure compliance with all school policies, safeguarding requirements, and academic expectations.
About the company
Egypt Education Platform runs private schools and preschools for families in Egypt, combining international education with national language-school programs under several brands. Its schools span kindergarten through secondary education, while its preschools focus on early childhood learning and preparation for school. The platform develops campuses, acquires existing education businesses and manages schools through operating agreements, giving it several ways to build its network. Student enrollment generates revenue, and the group supports its schools with corporate functions alongside academic operations. Egypt Education Platform was established in 2018 and is headquartered in Cairo.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Educators receive structured development: EEP describes a comprehensive professional development program for its teams.
- Expansion reaches the Red Sea: EEP opened GEMS International School Somabay in November 2025.
- Institutional investors back the platform: EEP names EFG Hermes, the Sovereign Fund of Egypt and GEMS Education.
What critics are saying
- One Cairo teaching role required extensive vetting: EEP asked for police checks from every country of employment.
- University expansion still requires delivery: EEP announced a February 2026 joint venture for a campus yet to be developed.
- School finances face central oversight: EEP concentrates network cash-flow management and financial tracking in its finance department.
What makes Egypt Education Platform unique
- School transport sits inside the group: EEP owns Option Travel, which moves students, faculty and education teams.
- Learning products reach beyond classrooms: EEP publisher Selah El Telmeez runs Et3allem and a primary-school learning app.
- Academic oversight is centralized: EEP has a Central Education Unit supervising its different curricula.
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