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Head of Secondary School/Vice Principal

school
Azerbaijan British College
location
Baku, Azerbaijan, Europe
Start date
Start August 2025
1 year
1
  • Licensed Teacher, Director/Principal
  • Bachelor

Required:

Discreet, and able to keep confidential information that is private and personal; Good organization and leadership skills with attention to detail; A “Can do approach” to teamwork and a strong sense of commitment; Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, and students; British teaching qualification (e.g. BEd/PGCE) with QTS; Minimum of 5 years teaching practice and middle leader responsibilities; Intercultural communication skills; International experience in similar institutions; Familiarity with best practice and what constitutes a good school lesson’; Resilient and collaborative leadership style.

Qualifications:

  • Qualified Teacher Status/Licensed Teacher essential
  • NPQ Senior Leader qualifications desirable
  • Experience of successful leadership in education
  • Recent extensive relevant teaching experience
  • The requirements for performance management in schools
  • Skills – self-management, leadership, and management of people include the ability to:
  • Prioritize, plan and organize
  • Work as part of a team
  • Devolve responsibilities, delegate tasks, and monitor practice to see that they are being carried out
  • Seek advice and support when necessary
  • Demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities
  • Communicate effectively
  • Work under pressure and to deadlines
  • Use ICT to enhance school improvement

Preferred:

  • A Master's in School Management
  • Five years or more of relevant work experience at the overall management level in a medium-sized or large school, preferably within the private sector
  • Three years or more of relevant international experience

Benefits List:

  • Salary - USD (Tax-free salary);
  • The monthly fixed housing allowance – 1000 AZN
  • Medical insurance for you and your family subject to the presentation of official proof of kinship);
  • Mandatory casualty insurance;
  • Visa – for you and your family members (subject to the presentation of official proof of kinship).
  • You will be refunded the amount of up to 600 USD for economy class air tickets yearly. Also, the following amounts will be reimbursed for economy class air tickets for your family members each year (subject to the presentation of official proof of kinship). For children 0-2 years old - 100 USD; for children 2-12 years old - 400 USD; for children aged 12-18 and spouse - 600 USD.
  • There is a 100% reduction on school fees for the first dependent child and a 70% discount for other children;
  • 30 days paid summer vacation, Lunch, Transportation, On-site fitness;

Azerbaijan British College (ABC) is an independent, secular, coeducational, British-style through-school located in the beautiful capital city of Baku, on the shore of the Caspian Sea. 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 the two largest International Examination Boards, Cambridge International Assessment (CIA) and Edexcel.

Interested candidates should apply by sending in a CV and letter of application. We reserve the right to interview and offer before the closing date. If you feel you are suitable, we urge you to apply early. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further recruitment process.

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This is a Direct to School Job

Our Core Values

Our core values are our central beliefs that are deeply understood and shared by every member of the organization.  They guide the actions of everyone in the school. Our core values, which we call PRECISE, are based on building quality lives and strong communities through:

 

Perseverance, Respect, Engagement, Compassion, Integrity, Self-Esteem, Excellence

Our College Motto

‘Explore to Achieve’

Our Shared Vision

Become the preferred educational institution for both parents and pupils for EYFS, primary, secondary and upper secondary education in Baku.

Our Shared Mission

To offer our students the best possible environment to develop intellectually, socially, physically and emotionally, within an innovative, multicultural and multilingual educational setting.

This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job

Teach in Azerbaijan to experience a truly cross continental nation, situated at the border of Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Stunning world heritage sites, natural wonders, and a cosmopolitan boom make Azerbaijan a wonderful place to teach and explore.

Baku
Azerbaijani or Azeri
9.3 million
Manat
This is a Direct to School Job
This is a Direct to School Job
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