Teacher of English
British-Georgian Academy
Georgia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2021
Job overview
British Georgian Academy (BGA) is looking to recruit dynamic, committed staff members for our exciting and unique independent school. The British Georgian Academy was founded in 2006. Currently the school has 450 students, most of whom are Georgian. The school currently undergoing a strategic review of its vision, curriculum and teaching model. The aim of this review is to establish a bilingual teaching model across the school (Georgian and English) and combine the best aspects of the Georgian National Curriculum with aspects of British and international school curricula. These will include IB Middle Years and Diploma Programmes, and IELTs and SAT preparation. As an equally important aspect of the new vision and direction of the school, the holistic education of students at all ages should be enhanced through pastoral care, leadership development opportunities, extra-curricular challenge, etc… Further to this the school wishes to be seen as a centre of professional development for its Georgian and international teaching staff. The school shares a campus with the British International School of Tbilisi (BIST) which caters for the international community and is staffed by mostly British teachers.
More detailed information can be found in Georgian on the school’s website www.bga.ge. The facilities of both schools and information about BIST can be found at www.bist.ge
Teachers are being sought for the following post (for August 2021):
Secondary Teacher of English
The school may offer further responsibility such as TLR or Leadership roles in future for the suitable candidate.
BGA students and staff are committed to supporting the wider community through our wide-ranging BGA community programmes. All teachers also support and contribute actively to our cross-curricular days and weeks, our diverse programme of extra-curricular activities, and the PSHE programme. Secondary teachers will be expected to teach their subjects in line with IB requirements within the Georgian system. The successful candidates will have recent UK/international experience, be highly motivated, well organised and possess UK qualifications (or equivalent internationally recognised qualifications). Experience of delivering IB programmes and an understanding of the benefits and challenges of living in a rapidly developing country is an advantage. Knowledge of Georgian Language is not required.
International staff members at BGA and BIST enjoy a stimulating, supportive working environment and pay and conditions compare very well with other international schools in the region. Net pay scales are above UK net pay scales and this is enhanced with an annual air ticket, full medical cover, a housing allowance and the opportunity to work and live in a beautiful and fascinating country. The successful candidates will join a team of enthusiastic and committed staff in this highly popular and well-regarded school.
How to Apply
Please submit a completed BGA application form and supporting letter by Monday, 17th May 2021. We encourage early applications as we will begin initial interviews prior to the deadline.
Application forms and further details are available on request from info@bga.ge too.
Candidates will be formally interviewed via skype and also have the opportunity for an informal skype discussion prior to this. British Georgian Academy is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including checks with past employers, and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Our safeguarding and safer recruitment policies are shared with all prospective candidates.
About British-Georgian Academy
The British Georgian Academy is the leading independent school in Georgia offering an international education for Georgian nationals and international students. The school is a co-educational institution, providing an all through education for over 500 students aged from 3 to 18 years of age. We follow an international curriculum using the Cambridge International Curriculum in our primary and secondary sections and offering the option of the Georgian National Diploma or IB Diploma in our senior section.
BGA is a learning focused school. As one of the most-established independent schools in Georgia we hold a well-respected reputation within the country and a growing reputation in the wider community. We aim to offer our students access to a high quality education, that allows them to graduate with the tools they need to be the best version of themselves and forge a successful future, be that within Georgia, Europe and the US or beyond. Our mission is to be an institution that means an education with BGA, ensures there are no barriers to whatever passions, purpose and direction our students choose to follow.
The school caters for a majority of Georgian nationals and a significant minority of mixed-nationality students who want to maintain both their Georgian identity and values whilst also developing themselves as global citizens able to access higher education institutions in-country and internationally.
We share a campus with our sister school, the British International School Tbilisi, with both schools enjoying impressive facilities that enrich learning and add to the high-value educational experience that we offer BGA students.
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