IB MYP - Como, Italia - Inspired Education Group

Descrizione

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By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

ISC is seeking to appoint a talented, well-qualified, and inspirational IB MYP & DP Teacher of German to join our team. The role involves teaching German language acquisition to students in MYP (Grades 7-11) and DP (Grades

The School

The International School of Como is a lively, friendly and expanding school located in the beautiful Como area. ISC's mission is to empower all students to be active, reflective and responsible life-long learners who can achieve their full potential and contribute to an ever-changing world. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. We are models of what we value. Our staff are committed, passionate, disciplined, creative and life-long learners.

Our teachers are international and certified through recognised and accredited institutions across the world; they are also trained and certified to deliver the IB programmes.

ISC is a recognised IB World school, authorised to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages and Diploma Programme (DP, ages

The International School of Como was founded in September 2002, to serve both Italian nationals looking for an international education and international families living in the Como area. In September 2011 the International School of Como moved into its definitive purpose-built campus in the nearby village of Fino Mornasco, 6km south of the beautiful lake Como. Our modern and spacious campus was designed to foster collaborative approaches to teaching and learning. Our campus benefits from science laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, a well-stocked central library, as well as studios for visual arts, drama and music, supported by the sports facilities. Additionally, our youngest students thrive in their carefully designed on-site spaces which support the delivery of our Reggio-Inspired Early Years Curriculum.

ISC currently has an enrolment of 425 students representing over 45 nationalities, with over 70 dedicated faculty and administration staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicants must be qualified teachers, with an internationally recognized teaching qualification in Secondary education. Candidates should have a proven record of high-quality teaching and learning and should demonstrate a philosophy and approach clearly aligned to the IB or should have experience of teaching in an IB school. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, motivated, and committed to working collaboratively with all members of the teaching team. The successful candidate will understand the importance of being part of a department team and the faculty team as a whole, demonstrating flexibility and an open mind.

An understanding of how to develop students whose first language is not English will be important.

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of a successful and growing IB teaching team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Hold an EU or UK passport / have the right to live & work in Italy

• Appropriate degree and teaching certification

• Outstanding classroom results and experience with external exam preparation

• Minimum of two years of teaching experience

• Experience of working with the IB curriculum

• A passion for education and working with students

• A willingness to participate in the development of the High School

• A desire to contribute and foster a positive IB learning community

• Ability to work as a team member within a department and in an interdisciplinary team

• Commitment to the IB standards and practices and to the IB Learner Profile

• Superior communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred

• Experience in an international or multicultural school

• Experience of working with students who have English as an Additional Language

Why work with us

We are truly student-centered, with student learning at the heart of everything we do;

We are a collaborative learning community based on the values of the IB Learner Profile, where teachers are trusted, empowered and valued;

We offer official IB professional development at the beginning of the employment and ongoing;

We are a family school with a warm and friendly atmosphere on a modern and well-equipped campus;

We offer a competitive salary and cooked lunches are provided free daily;

We are located in a beautiful part of the world where you can enjoy the beauty of nature as well as the excitement of a close lively metropolitan city such as Milan.

Salaries and Benefits

• Nationally competitive salary and benefits.

• Relocation and settling-in allowance.

• Free lunches at school.

Application

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply including:

· A cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and relevant experience;

· CV with recent photograph;

· Contact details of three referees (one of which must be a supervisor from your most recent appointment), who you give your consent for us to approach before the interview.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis via Microsoft Teams.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as the position will be filled if an outstanding candidate is identified prior to the application deadline.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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