PYP Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

International School of Bergamo is seeking a Primary class teacher, who will be able to adapt quickly to a new and exciting learning environment. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional, preferably with experience of the International Baccalaureate, willing to use flexible strategies in a class with students from different language backgrounds.

About the school:

The International School of Bergamo is a friendly and expanding school opened in 2011. In just 10 years, we are proud to have become an IB Continuum World School offering the Primary, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Our mission is based on the values of the learner profile and we aim to offer a challenging and stimulating curriculum based on high achievement and inquiry based learning and designed to generate an enthusiasm for learning and value it as a life-long process.

The school is one of several very successful Italian schools belonging to ISE (International School of Europe) which in turn is part of Inspired Education Group (www.inspirededu.co.uk), a worldwide network of premium schools offering global best practice and professional development. More information about the school can be found on our website: https://www.isbergamo.com.

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE:

• experienced in teaching primary classes
• passionate about learning and able to engage students at all levels
• committed to maintaining high standards in all aspects of the work of the school
• interested in using a constructivist approach to learning, and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding.
• nurturing and inspiring in developing the whole child
• a good team player who enjoys working with others

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Bachelor degree or above
• English Mother Tongue
• Hold EU passport of have already obtained the right to be employed in Italy.
• IB PYP experience/training is helpful but not required
• Knowledge and skills in ICT literacy

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should complete the standard TES application form via the TES “apply now/quick apply” link. When completing this application form, it is particularly important that candidates will also submit the following:

• Supporting Statement (within the box provided) which clearly outlines why you are interested in the role and in the school;
• CV (as an attached supporting document);
• Contact details of three referees (within the box provided), one of which must be supervisor from current/most recent appointment.

The person appointed will be expected to begin work in August 2025, before which date a criminal records check will need to be completed as part of our safer recruitment and child safeguarding policies.

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.