Subject Leader of Design

ROLE SUMMARY:

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 Role:

We are seeking a secondary school Subject Leader of Design.  We are seeking an enthusiastic professional who will provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning within product and digital design.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have experience in teaching Product and Digital Design at middle/high school level
• Experience of teaching the IB is a distinct advantage, and candidates with experience in the Diploma Programme will be given priority
• Be responsible for designing an MYP Design programme
• Be knowledgeable of Robotics and Coding
• Be committed to high standards, interested in using a constructivist approach to learning, and be enthusiastic about promoting international understanding
• Be able to engage students at all levels
• Be prepared to coordinate and teach IT
• Be willing to inspire other members of staff in the use of IT and play an active role in the promotion of technology in school.
• Collaborate within the teaching team and interact with the school IT department.
• Be expected to show a high level of initiative, flexibility, creativity and organisational skills, as well as a commitment to co-curricular initiatives. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Bachelor degree or above
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Fluent in the English language
• Hold an EU passport or have already obtained the right to be employed in Italy
• Knowledge and skills in IT literacy
• The ability to teach other subject(s) is an added advantage
• IB experience is an advantage

International School of Bergamo is a growing school and there will be opportunities for professional development within this role.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should include the following:

• Supporting Statement  which clearly outlines why you are interested in the role and in the school;
• CV;
• Contact details of three referees, one of which must be supervisor from current/most recent appointment.

The person appointed will be expected to begin work in August 2024.

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.