Head of Secondary
Azerbaijan British College
Baku, Azerbaijan
- Expired
- Salary:
- tax free: 48 000 USD- 60000 USD depending on qualification and experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 30 May 2018
Job overview
Azerbaijan British College (ABC) (former name is the Baku Talents Education Complex) is recruiting a Head of Secondary to join our school for an August 1st 2018 start.
Applicants must be UK qualified teachers with QTS or equivalent, with both teaching and management experience from British schools.
The School
Established in 2013, ABC is a new, non-profit education initiative sponsored by Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company, SOCAR. The buildings are spacious and there is room for further expansion in the future. In addition to classrooms, there are well equipped laboratories, two computer laboratories, facilities for Art and Music, library, fully equipped theatre, indoor six-lane swimming pool, indoor sports hall and a large fitness room with the latest equipment, and a planetarium.
At present, the school has pupils from Nursery through to Year 12, and a year 13 class (second year of A-level) will open in September 2018. Pupils follow the curriculum of England and Wales, but with focus on an international outlook. Those whose nationality is Azerbaijani (about 80% of the current roll) must also fulfil the requirements of the national government regarding the study of their country’s history and language. The maximum class size is 18 pupils.
The Package
- Annual salary - tax free: 48 000 USD- 60000 USD depending on qualification and experience.
- Annual flight allowance.
- Housing allowance of 600 AZN per month.
- Private medical insurance inside Azerbaijan.
- Free access to our gym and swimming pool.
- Relocation allowance of 1 000 AZN on arrival in Baku.
- Working day approximately 8:00 to 17.00 Monday to Friday.
- Free lunch at school Monday – Friday
- Transportation to and from the nearest metro station Monday to Friday
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be UK (or comparable) qualified teachers with a relevant UK teaching qualification and QTS (or equivalent), and experience teaching and managing in British schools.
The right candidate will:
- lead and manage the day-to-day operation of Secondary
- be responsible for the academic progress and welfare of pupils in Secondary
- maintain and develop effective relationships with Secondary parents
- monitor, evaluate and review the effects of policies, priorities and targets of the school
- provide consistent and continuous school-wide focus on each student’s achievement
- create and develop a Section in which all members of staff recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school
- ensure that parents and pupils are well-informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress
- manage, monitor and review the range, quality, quantity & use of resources
- implement strategies which secure high standards of behaviour and attendance
- coordinate teacher cover
- implement and sustain effective systems for the management of staff performance, incorporating appraisal and targets for teachers, including targets for pupils’ achievement, with IGCSE results as one of the end objectives
- plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by groups, teams and individuals, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities
- report to the Principal on all matters pertaining to Secondary
- lead and manage the Secondary staff
- line manage the Head of Departments (Head of Languages, Head of Humanities, Head of Mathematics and Computing, and Head of Science) with a particular emphasis on academic matters
- be responsible for the effective performance of all Secondary teachers and teaching assistants
- lead the teaching staff in the delivery of outstanding academic achievement in line with ABC’s goals
- oversee the management of pupil assessment and reporting systems
- maintain and update the Secondary policies and procedures as required to comply with ABC and external accreditation bodies’ requirements
- manage teaching staff recruitment, induction, appraisal and professional development within Secondary
Applications are warmly welcomed from suitably qualified candidates. The initial contract is for one year, in accordance with the country’s labour code, but can be renewed by mutual consent. As we cater to the needs of children from nearly 20 different countries, ABC has an international approach to teaching. We have qualified teachers with a wide international experience and various cultural backgrounds. Our teaching community currently consists of more than 80 members of staff from all five continents.
Apply Today
Interviews for short-listed applicants will be held in early June 2018 via Skype. To apply for this position, please send your CV, two reference letters (one of which should be your current/latest line manager) on school letterhead and stamped, signed by the authorized person, a supporting letter & photograph to hr@abc.edu.az by the 31st of May 2018. We encourage candidates to apply early. We reserve the right to appoint a candidate earlier, should we receive applications from particularly well qualified applicants early in the process.
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About Azerbaijan British College
The School
Azerbaijan British College (ABC) is an independent, secular, coeducational, British-style through-school located in the beautiful capital city Baku, on the shore of the Caspian Sea.
Established in 2013, ABC is a new, non-profit education initiative sponsored by Azerbaijan’s State Oil Company, SOCAR.
In addition to classrooms, there are well-equipped laboratories, computer laboratories, facilities for Art and Music, a library, fully equipped theatre, a six-lane indoor swimming pool, an indoor sports hall and a large fitness room with the latest equipment.
At present, the school has pupils from Nursery through to Year 13. Pupils follow the curriculum of England and Wales, but those whose nationality is Azerbaijani (over 80% of the current roll) must also fulfill the requirements of the national government regarding the study of their country’s culture and language.
The maximum class size is 18 pupils and almost all classes are 90-95% full. In our kindergarten we have a total of three (3) teachers and teaching assistants in each class, whereas in primary, we have one teacher and one teaching assistant, in order to provide better attention to all students’ individual needs when necessary. In secondary we generally have one teacher per class only, but we frequently split the classes into smaller groups for some of the subjects, like mathematics, physics or English.
Accreditation & Inspections
ABC is accredited by the Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan. We are also a fully accredited school by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the British Council of International Schools (COBIS). We are licensed to offer a range of qualifications from two largest International Examination Boards, Cambridge International Assessment (CIA) and Edexcel.
ABC is also an invited member of the Black Sea Schools Group (BSS), which is an association of British accredited schools in our region. BSS organise meetings, competitions and opportunities to share best practice between the regions top accredited schools.
Inclusive Learning Services
Inclusive education at ABC is an approach that aims to involve everybody, and ensure no young learner feels excluded during their time spent at ABC. UNICEF clearly state that all children have the right to quality education and learning. We seek to embody this at ABC and provide all our learners with the help they need to fulfill their potential and cater to their particular needs. All our learners should make progress and feel included in our educational process.
Our inclusive learning services, alongside those of pastoral care, aim to see the child thrive in a supportive academic environment.
Applications
Applications are warmly welcomed from suitably experienced leaders. The initial contract is for one year, in accordance with the country’s labour code, but can be renewed by mutual consent.
Salaries are very competitive and are paid net of tax. The employment package includes accommodation, relocation allowance, healthcare insurance, and return flight.
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