Teacher of Economics and I&S

ROLE SUMMARY:

About the school:
This is an exciting time to join The International School of Como. In September 2024, new Executive Principal Philipa Smithson joined the school. An expansion project means that the school will grow over the coming years from 400 students to around 700. This means that there are likely to be several career development opportunities going forward. 

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. The expansion project starts this academic year and will make for an impressive campus. 

ISC currently has an enrolment of just under 400 students representing over 45 nationalities, with over 70 dedicated faculty and administration staff.

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

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. They are confident and will go and make a positive difference in an ever-changing world. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.  We are models of what we value. Our staff are innovative and creative, we put our students at the centre of all we do in a collaborative environment. 

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 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18).

The Role:
We are seeking a High School Economics and Individuals and Societies teacher, who will be responsible for teaching in the High School and DP. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, professional, preferably with experience of the International Baccalaureate. We look for teachers who are willing to use flexible strategies and prepare students for their DP examinations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bachelor degree or above in the relevant field
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching DP Economics is preferred
• Hold an EU passport or have already obtained the right to be employed in Italy
• Knowledge and skills in ICT literacy
• The ability to teach Individuals and Societies

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Have experience in teaching Economics at high school level
• Experience of teaching the IB is a distinct advantage
• Be able to engage students at all levels
• Be willing to play an active part and collaborate with the other members of the middle school/high school department in the overall curriculum development
• Be committed to high standards, interested in empowering students, and be enthusiastic about promoting international understanding
• Be expected to show a high level of initiative, flexibility, creativity, and have excellent organisational skills
• Be someone who would offer at least one co-curricular initiative a week which reflects their own interests.

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.