Job type: Full Time, Permanent Apply by: 9 December 2024

Job overview

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 116 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In over 25 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 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:

We seek a dynamic, enthusiastic Science Teacher to join our team. Located in the heart of Monza, near Milan, the Italian lakes, and renowned ski resorts, our IB continuum school welcomes 340 students from 40 nationalities (ages 2.5–18). Applicants must be fluent in English, highly qualified, and committed to fostering academic and personal growth. Experience with IB programmes is preferred but not essential. Candidates should teach MYP and DP levels and embrace experiential, inquiry-based learning.

Application Requirements:

Submit the school application form (via TES), CV, and a cover letter in English explaining your interest. Applications close on 2 December 2024, but early submissions are encouraged as exceptional candidates may be appointed before the deadline.

Department Overview:

Our well-equipped Science department includes four full-time teachers, laboratories, and a technician. Inquiry-based learning and practical experimentation are central to our approach. General Science is taught in Grades 7–9 (MYP1–3), with discrete sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies) offered at DP level.

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JOB PURPOSE:

The successful candidate will uphold and actively promote the Principles and Values of the International School of Monza and contribute fully to the ethos and wider life of our community. The role of a teacher at IS Monza is to provide dynamic, creative and high-quality learning and teaching experiences for all our students, ensuring that they achieve their potential, both academically and personally. Teachers also undertake to support extra-curricular clubs and duties as agreed with the Principal and Head of Primary/Secondary.

DEPARTMENT:

The school has a very well-equipped Science department with 4 full-time teachers, laboratories and a full-time Science technician. The department takes an inquiry approach to learning science and as such practical experimentation plays a significant role in learning and teaching in the department. Students are taught general science from Grade 7-9 (MYP1-3) and the discrete sciences are taught from Grade 10. IS Monza is an International Baccalaureate continuum school offering PYP, MYP and DP. At the Diploma level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems and Societies are taught.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching General Science and at least one discrete Science in the Middle Years Programme.
• Teaching Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ESS, or Maths, preferably multiple subjects, to IB Diploma Programme Higher Level.
• Identifying and updating resources to support teaching and working collaboratively to improve these.
• Differentiating lessons to meet individual pupil needs, providing appropriate challenge and support.
• Preparing engaging lessons and assessments aligned with the Department’s schemes of work.
• Contributing to school and departmental improvement by updating curricula, teaching methods, and assessments.
• Delivering diverse teaching strategies, including effective online and in-person methods.
• Engaging in professional learning, including curricular developments.
• Ensuring high pupil achievement through collaboration, communication, and effective teaching.
• Contributing to quality assurance and teamwork within the Science department.
• Monitoring, recording, and reporting pupil progress in line with policies.
• Participating in interdisciplinary learning and initiatives.
• Promoting the Science Department’s work locally and internationally.
• Creating and maintaining effective displays of pupil work.
• Managing time and meeting departmental and school deadlines.
• Participating in school life, including extra-curricular activities and clubs.
• Supporting field trips, competitions, and experiential learning in Science.
• Contributing to whole school events and extra-curricular activities.
• Representing the school positively to parents, visitors, and the wider community.
• Undertaking other duties as assigned by the Principal or Head of Secondary.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Essential:

• Academic and teaching qualifications.
• Proven success in teaching and assessing against national standards.
• Strong organisational, communication, and classroom management skills.
• Clear and effective communication with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• ICT proficiency for teaching.
• Teamwork skills with a sense of humour and perspective.
• Strong professional knowledge.
• Ability to inspire children and adults.
• Positive attitude toward development and adaptability to new teaching approaches.
• Contribution to cross-curricular and whole-school initiatives.
• Willingness to engage in extra-curricular activities.
• Flexible and responsive in teaching and leadership.

Desired

• Postgraduate qualifications.
• Ability to teach a second subject.
• Experience presenting to a variety of year groups.
• IB Teacher, Marker, or Educator experience.
• Participation in extra-curricular activities and trips.
• Understanding of safety standards and risk management in experiments.
• Knowledge of emerging teaching technologies.
• Up-to-date on professional developments in Science.
• Proven ability to create a positive ethos.

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.

School Application Form

Please note that all applicants must complete the IS Monza application form which can be downloaded from here on TES and uploaded along with a current C.V. and a covering letter detailing why you have the skills and attributes required for this position. All documents must be written in English.

About International School of Monza

International School of Monza Via Solferino 23 Monza 20900 Italy +39 9935 7701

Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

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In the heart of the city of Monza, on the doorstep of the buzzing city of Milan and the Italian lakes, the doors of the International School of Monza open every day to approximately 300 students of nearly 40 nationalities from age 2.5 to 18. A highly dynamic and collaborative environment, where curious and internationally-minded learners strive for a world without frontiers. Whilst the school has a near forty-year-long year history and has close ties with its sister schools around Italy, there is a fresh and unique feel to everything we do.

IS Monza is a full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum school authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 2.5-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18). We endeavour to deliver the IB programmes in the purist of forms, with the school’s core values and the IB’s Learner Profile embodied in everything that we do. Both the school and the Inspired Education Group to which it belongs, have an established record of success in the IB, from age 2.5 all the way through to admission to the world’s leading universities at age 18. Furthermore, in our Early Years section (ages 2.5-6), our curriculum is heavily influenced by Reggio Children.

Perhaps most of note is the sense of collaboration that exists amongst all members of the school community. This is most evident in the way in which our highly qualified English-fluent teachers and inquisitive students work towards a common goal of academic success which is seamlessly balanced with an inherent commitment to active global citizenship at every level. Although all classrooms are fitted with smart TVs and students bring iPads and MacBooks to school, we use technology in a blended approach where we feel it adds value to teaching and learning and not merely to replace traditional methods (yes, we do use books and, yes, we do talk to one another).

All this takes place in our city-centre campus – a stylish and colourful factory conversion – which has been specifically designed to foster collaborative approaches to teaching and learning. Our science laboratories are fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and we also boast carefully designed on-site spaces which support the delivery of our Reggio-Inspired Early Years Curriculum, three beautiful libraries, as well as studios for visual arts, drama and music, a theatre, as well as a large indoor and outdoor sports complex just a three minute walk away. That said, living in such a culturally rich part of the world, we take many opportunities to knock down our classroom walls and learn from opportunities in the local and not-so-local area.

More information about the school can be found on our website at https://www.internationalschoolofmonza.it.