Head of Mathematics

ROLE SUMMARY:

St. Louis High School is seeking to appoint a talented, well-qualified, and inspirational Maths Teacher to join our High School, situated in the heart of Milan. The role involves teaching the Cambridge IGCSE initially, with the IB Diploma Programme Mathematics needed from September 2025. Candidates should be well-qualified educators with significant experience in teaching Mathematics, committed to high standards, able to demonstrate an innovative and imaginative approach to teaching and learning, and display a willingness to be involved in all aspects of departmental development. We seek a dedicated team player who strives for excellence and leads by example.

The school has modern mathematics facilities and resources to support engaging and effective learning experiences. An understanding of how to develop students whose first language is not English will be important. The opportunity to be Head of Mathematics could be made available to the right candidate.

About the School:

St. Louis School is an international school that provides a high-quality education within a friendly, secure, and purposeful environment, in which we foster creativity, independence of thought, and an enduring love of learning. By embracing the different backgrounds of our students, we instil within our children an appreciation of the rights of individuals irrespective of race, creed, and culture. We believe that everyone within the school community should be treated with respect, tolerance, fairness, and concern. Our International Baccalaureate results are amongst the highest in Continental Europe.

Our ambitious vision is to be a model of excellence in educating students for success in the world. At St. Louis, we will do our utmost to ensure that our students make academic progress and become confident about their own learning processes by understanding what does and does not work for them as learners. They will become internationally minded citizens of the world, celebrating and responding to diverse cultures and preparing them for other schools and universities throughout the world. Our teachers are international and certified through recognised and accredited institutions across the world; they are also trained to deliver the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum is delivered through the medium of English, in which applicants must be fluent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the design, implementation, and review of the Maths curriculum, ensuring engaging and effective schemes of work are in place across all year groups.
• Establish high standards of teaching through effective assessment strategies, data analysis, and continuous review of pupil progress.
• Foster a culture of academic curiosity and a love of Maths through inspirational leadership and subject enrichment opportunities.
• Stay informed of developments in Maths education and share relevant updates with the department to enhance practice.
• Support and develop staff through effective induction, lesson observations, feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Promote consistent behaviour management and ensure staff make appropriate use of the School’s rewards and sanctions.
• Oversee the support for pupils with additional needs, ensuring all students are known, understood, and appropriately challenged.
• Monitor and improve the quality of teaching and learning through regular scrutiny of pupil work, reports, and tracking systems.
• Provide guidance to pupils on subject choices and support university applications, including Oxbridge and international pathways.
• Oversee departmental operations such as budget management, resource allocation, textbook administration, and classroom maintenance.
• Organise and lead Maths enrichment, trips, competitions, and contribute to whole-school initiatives, meetings, and the school’s digital presence.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and be able to communicate their enthusiasm.
• The ability to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the School.
• Some experience of successful management of or within an academic department.
• Highly effective communication skills for dealing with all members of the School community.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and IT skills.
• Experience of and the ability to teach all courses of maths at IB Higher Level.

REQUIREMENTS:

• EU passport or right to live and work in Italy
• Relevant degree and teaching qualification
• Strong classroom outcomes and exam prep experience
• At least two years' teaching experience
• Experience with the IB curriculum
• Passion for teaching and student development
• Willingness to help grow the High School
• Commitment to a positive IB learning community
• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Aligned with IB standards and Learner Profile
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why Work With Us

• Student-centred approach with learning at the core
• Collaborative, values-based IB community
• IB training provided from the start and ongoing
• Friendly, family-oriented school with modern facilities
• Competitive salary and free cooked lunches
• Scenic location near nature and vibrant Milan

Salaries and Benefits

• Nationally competitive package
• Tax benefits
• Relocation and settling-in allowance
• Free school lunches

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.