Biology and Chemistry Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

St Louis High School is seeking to appoint a talented, well-qualified, and inspirational Teacher of Biology and Chemistry to join our High School, situated in the heart of Milan. The role involves teaching Cambridge IGCSE Biology and Chemistry, and one of these two science subjects at IB Diploma level. The ability to offer both Biology and Chemistry at IB Diploma level would be highly desirable. Candidates should be well-qualified educators with significant experience in teaching Biology and Chemistry, committed to high standards, able to demonstrate an innovative and imaginative approach to teaching and learning, display a willingness to be involved in all aspects of departmental development and be a dedicated team player who strives for excellence and leads by example. Being able to inspire children to achieve their potential and enjoy the study of Biology and Chemistry is of paramount importance. An understanding of how to develop students whose first language is not English will be important. This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of a successful and growing teaching team.

About the School:
St. Louis School provides a high-quality international education in a supportive environment, fostering creativity, independence, and a love of learning. We celebrate diversity and promote respect, tolerance, and fairness. Our IB results rank among the highest in Continental Europe. Teachers are internationally certified and fluent in English, delivering an English-medium curriculum.

The Department:

The Science Department is dynamic, collaborative and supportive. It consists of six well-resourced, purpose-built laboratories which have full-time technical support. The students take Cambridge IGCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics as separate subjects in Year 10, and are able to choose IB Diploma Higher and Standard Level Biology, Chemistry, ESS and Physics as their Science subjects in Year 12.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold an EU passport / have the right to live & work in Italy
• Appropriate degree and teaching certification
• Outstanding classroom results and experience with external exam preparation
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Experience of working with the IB curriculum
• A passion for education and working with students
• A willingness to participate in the development of the High School
• A desire to contribute and foster a positive IB learning community
• Ability to work as a team member within a department and in an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to the IB standards and practices and to the IB Learner Profile
• Superior communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills

PREFERRED:

• Experience in an international or multicultural school
• Experience of working with students who have English as an Additional Language

Why work with us

• We are truly student-centred, with student learning at the heart of everything we do;
• We are a collaborative learning community based on the values of the IB Learner Profile, where teachers are trusted, empowered and valued;
• We offer official IB professional development at the beginning of the employment and ongoing;
• We are a family school with a warm and friendly atmosphere on a modern and well-equipped campus;
• We offer a competitive salary and cooked lunches are provided free daily;
• We are located in a beautiful part of the world where you can enjoy the beauty of nature as well as the excitement of a close lively metropolitan city such as Milan.

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.