Science Teacher

The British Georgian Academy (BGA) is looking to recruit a dynamic and committed Science Teacher (with the possibility of a head of department role for candidates with the appropriate experience) to join our unique independent school as we enter an exciting new phase of development.  BGA was founded in 2006.  We have a current role of 500 students; most of whom are Georgian as is the majority of our teaching staff.  We are a bilingual academy using both Georgian and English as our language of instruction.  We deliver the Cambridge Curriculum (until grade 10)  and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12).  A carefully designed pastoral care system, attention to diverse and stimulating teaching methods and an extensive extra-curricular programme are some of the other ways in which BGA ensures a holistic education.  We value each and every member of our community and welcome applicants who feel they can positively contribute to our ethos and environment.

BGA has received IBDP and Cambridge Programme accreditation in 2022 and our first Diploma Programme Cohort will graduate in 2024.  For this reason, we are looking to recruit flexible and motivated teachers who are prepared to further develop the Cambridge and IB curriculum and re-align their subject-specific content across the primary, middle and high school.  Candidates who can recognise and contribute to school-wide initiatives that support purposeful, practical, holistic, life-long learning are encouraged to apply .  

The successful candidate will have recent UK and/or international experience, be highly motivated, well organized and possess recognised UK teaching qualifications (or equivalent internationally recognised qualifications). The ability to teach Chemistry and/or Physics at IB Diploma Programme and IGCSE levels would be an advantage. An understanding of the benefits and challenges of living in a rapidly developing country is an advantage.  The successful candidate will join a team of enthusiastic and committed local and internationally qualified staff in this highly popular and well-regarded school.  

Staff at BGA enjoy a stimulating, supportive working environment and the opportunity to live in a beautiful and fascinating country.  BGA shares a campus with the British International School of Tbilisi (BIST), each enjoying state of the art facilities with views of Lake Lisi and the surrounding mountains.  Pay and conditions compare very well with the UK and other international schools in the region with benefits including a low cost of living and high savings potential, housing allowance, annual air ticket to your home country and full medical cover.   

Please submit a completed BGA application form and supporting letter by Friday 23rd June 2023 to career@bga.ge.  Candidates will be formally interviewed via Zoom/Skype and have the opportunity for an informal zoom/skype discussion prior to this if requested. We encourage early applications as we will begin initial interviews prior to the deadline. BGA reserves the right to appoint before the closing date if a desirable candidate is found.

More detailed information can be found (in Georgian) on the school’s website www.bga.ge.  You can view our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BritishGeorgianAcademy/.  The facilities of both schools and additional information (in English) can be found at www.bist.ge.  Both schools share the same Directorate and similar educational philosophies.  For the most part, information on the BIST website regarding aims, mission and vision statements applies to BGA; curriculum delivery being the key difference as BIST is a NCfE, IGCSE and A Level establishment.  

The 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.

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