Chemistry Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

The International school of Ticino is seeking to appoint a science teacher with Chemistry specialism to join us for September 2025. Chemistry is taught as a separate science in the final four years of school (aged 15-18) with students required to opt for at least one science in their final two years. In earlier years science is taught as a combined subject. The School has a dedicated science lab for teaching and highly values learning through practical experiments and scientific method. 

OUR SCHOOL

Our school was founded in September 2014 as part of the ISE network of schools, spanning Italy and Switzerland. The school has had year on year growth, and now has 270 students across the age range of 3-18. In January 2021 the International School of Ticino became the only IB continuum school in the area and had our first DP class graduate in July 2023 with a high value added. Our cohort last summer achieved a high average score of 34, with university admission process for Cambridge held, and entrance confirmed to Universities such as Bocconi, Lausanne and other leading institutions. The school is one of several very successful Swiss and Italian schools belonging to Inspired, a worldwide network of premium schools offering global best practice and professional development. More information about the school can be found on our website at http://www.isticino.com/.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The ideal candidate will be excited by the opportunity to help continue to grow an IB school and will be experienced in teaching a range of ages and abilities across the entire primary and/or secondary school age range. The offer is for a permanent contract but we will consider a fixed term contract if requested. Our location offers the opportunity live on Lake Lugano in Switzerland or, as some teachers do, commute from the Lake Como area north of Milan.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• be in possession of a university degree in a related subject and an appropriate teaching qualification;
• have had recent, demonstrable experience teaching secondary within the 11-18 age range;
• be an enthusiastic and passionate teacher with a love of teaching and the ability to convey this successfully to students;
• be an EU passport holder or already be in possession of a valid visa that enables her or him to work in Switzerland.
• be resilient, reflective and possessed of a good sense of humour
• Previous experience with IB programmes is a distinct advantage. Further IB training will be offered, together with relocation assistance.

WHY WORK WITH US:

• A knowledgeable and talented staff body committed to supporting the very best in student achievement.
• IB professional development during employment
• A very competitive salary in the region
• Support settling in to Switzerland or Italy
• Further leadership and professional development
• An exciting opportunity to be part of a new school build and development
• Cooked lunches provided free daily.

TO APPLY:

• Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should apply including:
• Letter of application (No more than 2 pages); 
• CV with photo; 
• Contact details of three referees (one of which must be the Head or Principal from your most recent appointment), who you give your consent for us to approach before interview.

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.