Head of College – Kent College West Cairo

Kent College West Cairo is one of the most ambitious new schools in Egypt. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the school at a critical moment in its development.

For August 2027

Kent College West Cairo was founded in 2022 as a partnership between Sagah Investments and Kent College Canterbury. Its ambition is to become one of the leading international schools in Egypt. The school is located in dynamic and fast-developing West Cairo but is grounded in the educational philosophy, pastoral approach and values that have shaped Kent College Canterbury for 140 years.

The school is committed to high academic standards and outcomes and to being an authentic reflection of Kent College’s values and ethos and its inclusive approach. This means a genuinely holistic education, a commitment to each child thriving, a focus on student wellbeing, and a broad view of preparing students for a rapidly changing world. Kent College West Cairo’s developing culture reflects its pride in its Egyptian context and its commitment to the values, behaviours and attitudes that characterise Kent College Canterbury.

The school follows the UK curriculum and has impressive facilities, including a Senior School building and sports centre that opened in September 2026. The two partners in the school work extremely closely, and the Head will operate in a tight-knit team with the Chairman and CEO and the Executive Director of Operations, while maintaining close contact with the Head and International Director of Kent College in the UK.

Kent College West Cairo is within the O West residential development, one of Cairo’s most significant new developments. That development will continue to be an important catchment, but as the school expands towards its capacity of 1,500 students, it will need to draw in students from neighbouring areas. Growing the student numbers will be an important priority for the new Head.

The position will suit an experienced senior leader who can align with and be visionary in delivering the ambition of the owners and Kent College. They should be able to inspire students, families and staff, be dedicated to high academic standards in a healthy and inclusive school culture, committed to effective parental engagement, and enthusiastic about building a strong external profile to support the school’s growth.

The ambition to make Kent College West Cairo one of the leading international schools in Egypt and the supportive working relationship of the two partners make this a magnificent opportunity for the right candidate.

Further details about the role is available in the candidate information.

For an initial, confidential conversation about the role, please contact Jean Sullivan (jeansullivan@rsacademics.com).

The closing date for applications is Monday 26 October 2026 at 10:00 (UK) / 13:00 (Egypt). 

However, applications will be processed on receipt and early applications are encouraged. Kent College West Cairo and RSAcademics reserve the right to make an appointment ahead of the stated deadline 

To apply, candidates should complete an application form and submit it electronically to RSAcademics, together with a letter of application and CV/résumé.  Details of how to apply and about the letter of application are in the candidate information.

When you are ready to apply, you can do so using the Apply Now link on the right side of this page to complete your application. 

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application documents, please contact Alison Hooper, International Appointments Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791. 

Kent College West Cairo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all our students, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices according to international standards. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and international child protection authorities. 

Safeguarding-related questions and discussion will form a part of each stage of the appointments process. 

The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information. Details about the school’s safeguarding provision can be found here. 

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.