About This Role
Azerbaijan British College (ABC) is an independent, secular, coeducational, not for profit British international 3-18 school located in the beautiful capital city Baku, on the shore of the Caspian Sea. ABC is a flagship school, teaching the British National Curriculum to local and expatriate children. 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 of the largest International Examination Boards, Cambridge International Assessment and Edexcel Pearson.
We are looking for a passionate and motivated KS1 English Teacher to join our team in the upcoming academic year. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating an educational atmosphere where our students can fulfil their potential.
Qualifications
- Native level speaker of English.
- Strong curriculum understanding.
- Strong subject area knowledge.
- A ‘can do’ approach to work and a strong work ethic.
- Good organization skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents and students.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience and a recognized teaching qualification.
- The ability to form and maintain good working relations with colleagues.
- PGCE or recognized teaching qualification/license.
Preferred
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / Licensed Teacher Essential
- Cambridge Primary Curriculum or other UK curriculum experience
- A Master in Teaching or Education
- Two or more years of relevant international experience
- Experience of COIS and COBIS accreditation
- ICT literacy
What We Offer
This position attracts a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation allowance, medical insurance and annual return flights. The school has a growing roll, small class sizes, excellent facilities and generous holidays. Baku is a wonderful city, with a low cost of living, safe streets, and friendly locals. English is widely spoken and there is a vibrant outdoor social life. It is possible to make significant savings while you work here and there are excellent air, road and rail connections to other countries.
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Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. At ABC we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.