Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning

British-Georgian Academy is an outstanding school serving a predominantly Georgian community in the capital Tbilisi. Its ethos is grounded in the IB Learner Profile, encouraging intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit and fostering a real sense of communal endeavour. The Academy has gained national recognition for its work to improve outcomes for students, and its aspirational and inclusive vision. British-Georgian Academy is non-selective and serves the educational needs of over 600 students aged 1-18. The Academy is one of only a select group of independent schools in Georgia to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Cambridge qualifications in Primary and Secondary divisions. The IB ethos of intercultural understanding and respect are core tenets of the school’s community. The Academy is now seeking a Vice Principal, Teaching and Learning to lead on all aspects of teaching and learning, quality assurance, self-evaluation, and faculty professional development. Providing strategic leadership of the curriculum teams, the Vice Principal will build on strong foundations to realise a vision for inspirational and creative teaching and learning at the Academy. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding teacher and leader of teaching and learning, with a detailed knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme or other related inquiry-led programmes. A genuine alignment with the philosophy of the Academy and a passion for educational access for all regardless of socio-economic and cultural background are essential, as is a passion for working in a truly Georgian community.

The successful candidate will have recent UK/international experience, be highly motivated, well organised and possess UK qualifications (or equivalent internationally recognised qualifications). An understanding of the benefits and challenges of living in a rapidly developing country is an advantage.

The successful candidates will join a team of enthusiastic and committed staff in this highly popular and well-regarded school. 

ACADEMY LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

• To support the wider SLT by sharing responsibility for all the policies and decision-making processes involved in the management of a complex organisation; 
• To chair meetings of the SLT and staff and coordinate other group meetings, as required by the Principal; 
• To lead on issues and prepare and present related reports to community members, including the Director, as directed by the Principal (e.g. curriculum plans and evaluation, academic target setting, data tracking/analysis, etc); 
• Deputising for the Principal and sharing Academy leadership as directed by the Principal; 
• To lead, in collaboration with the rest of SLT, the implementation of the Academy’s Human Resources policies including those related to teacher performance management and quality assurance; 
• To oversee duties and the supervision of students before and after school, as well as during the school day; 
• Leading on Student Voice developments and supporting in developing the Academy ‘s Student Council and other whole Academy initiatives to focus on teaching and learning; 

TEACHING AND LEARNING: 

• To lead the development of policy and practice for teaching and learning, and ensuring differentiation and effective interventions through monitoring lessons, supporting team planning and leading staff development;
• To lead and develop the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning including regular cycles of lesson observations, learning walks, peer observations, reviews of student work, leading lesson audits, staff assessments, etc.;
• To create development plans for all staff in the areas of curriculum, assessment, e-learning and the Sixth Form, which aims at establishing good teaching practice as the baseline for the Academy and supports the development of an increasing proportion of outstanding teaching;
• To support the development of senior and middle leaders through mentoring, training and coaching for their strategic planning, self-evaluation and validation processes;
• To develop the knowledge and skills of senior and middle leaders (e.g. Heads of Department) and establish a team of teacher-coaches in order to increase the capacity of the Academy to provide effective support to staff to develop outstanding teaching and learning;
• To work with the Vice-Principal: Curriculum, Assessment and Student Progress to ensure effective personalisation of the curriculum and differentiation of teaching so that provision meets the needs of all our learners;

STAFF DEVELOPMENT: 

• To promote the development of the Academy as a learning, researching and self-evaluating organisation through managing staff development opportunities;
• To manage and develop staff in ensuring professional development through active research based performance management protocol; 
• To ensure performance management links effectively to individual staff development plans aimed at improving the areas of curriculum, assessment, e-learning and the Sixth Form;
• To plan and implement an annual programme of staff development opportunities, including INSET days; Thursday CPD sessions and staff meetings with individual development opportunities that are linked to the Academy’s Improvement Plan, individuals’ development targets and which must be provided within the available budget;
• To encourage the involvement of staff in research projects and networks, promoting and supporting those which are already implemented;
• To develop similar opportunities and supporting the professional development of non-teachers who support teaching and learning, such as library, resources and cover supervision staff, so that all staff at the academy can develop excellence in their work;

Please submit a completed BGA application form and supporting letter by Monday 30th September 2024. We encourage early applications as we will begin initial interviews prior to the deadline. Candidates will be formally interviewed via zoom and also have the opportunity for an informal zoom discussion prior to this.

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. The school is an equal opportunities employer.

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