Middle School/Cambridge Secondary Teacher with QTS - Palermo - Keynes Institute

Descrizione

MIDDLE SCHOOL/CAMBRIDGE LOWER SECONDARY TEACHER WITH QTS (Multi-Subject)

Full-time Position | Relocation and Accommodation Provided

Location: Palermo, Southern Italy

Start Date: September 2026

Pre-start Professional Engagement: March (training) and June (curriculum planning)

About the School

The Keynes Institute is a Cambridge International School delivering the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme within the framework of the Italian paritaria system.

All Cambridge subjects are taught in English and aligned with British curriculum standards. This is not an ESL or conversational English teaching role.

The Role

We are seeking a qualified Lower Secondary Teacher with a Secondary PGCE and QTS who is confident teaching multiple Cambridge subjects .

This role is designed for an adaptable and versatile teacher able to deliver a broad curriculum rather than highly specialised subject instruction.

The teacher works in close collaboration and co-teaching arrangements with Italian colleagues and reports directly to the Academic Coordinator.

The teacher will also work with Year 1 Class, one hour a day.

Subjects Taught

Wellbeing, Global Perspectives, Art and Design, Science, Physical Education, Music, Mathematics, English, English as a Second Language, Digital Literacy, Computing, Humanities.

Teaching Load

16 weekly teaching hours per class

2 classes

Total: 32 weekly teaching hours

Essential Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

PGCE Secondary (Postgraduate Certificate in Education – Secondary) with QTS (qualified teacher status)

Strong pedagogical training and flexibility across disciplines

Ability to teach a broad curriculum confidently

Experience or readiness to work within the Cambridge International framework

Willingness to relocate to Italy

Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of empathy, particularly in working with adolescents and within a collaborative school environment

Experience with EAL and SEN pupils

High level of precision and reliability in completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines, with clear and timely reporting to the Academic Coordinator

Strong interest in international collaboration and intercultural professional exchange

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience in Cambridge International Schools or the UK secondary system

Italian Language

Professional Development and Planning

In March 2026, the successful candidate will complete Cambridge syllabus-specific online training, fully funded by the school.

In June 2026, the teacher will take part in in-depth curriculum alignment and planning with Italian colleagues under academic supervision.

Contract and Benefits

Full-time contract from September to July

Working hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday

School meals included

Accommodation provided

Additional Benefits

Long-term professional growth opportunities as the Cambridge section expands

Company-funded professional development

Positive, empathetic and collaborative working environment

Large green campus in the city centre

Excellent quality of life in a culturally rich Mediterranean city