Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

ROLE SUMMARY:

**To join us in January 2025**

Our school:

Founded in 1958, ISM caters for approximately 1000 students from more than 60 nationalities. The campus opened in September 2013, incorporating a theatre, swimming pool and a full-size gymnasium as well as specialist classrooms, labs, libraries, arts and music areas. All of our sections are fully authorised for International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes – Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Kindergarten to Grade 6; Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 7 to 11; Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 12 and 13. ISM is the most established IB world school in Italy and has an excellent record of results in the Diploma.

The school is one of several very successful Italian schools belonging to ISE (the International School of Europe) which in turn is part of Inspired, a worldwide network of premium schools offering global best practice and professional development.

To begin to get a feel for our educational offering and Core Values, we encourage candidates to explore our website at www.ism-ac.it. More information about the IB’s programmes can be found at www.ibo.org.

Our host city:
Milan has long been considered the dynamo of the Italian economy and the country’s most cosmopolitan and forward-looking city. Located near the heart of Europe, it is extremely well-connected with three major airports and easy road and rail inks across the country and the continent.  Although Milan is a busy commercial centre, the artistic and cultural heritage of Italy is prominent, from galleries and theatres, to its fame as a global centre for fashion, design, nightlife, cuisine and lifestyle.  There is a history of sporting excellence and its location near the mountains, lakes and the Mediterranean Sea make it ideal for sporting activities as well as its renowned professional teams. As host city for the 2015 World Expo, it has become a major tourist venue and it was identified by the New York Times as the single most interesting place to visit in the word!

The position:

We are seeking to appoint a Primary teacher to join the Primary team as a Maternity Cover starting in Jan 2025.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Teaching and Learning:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons in line with school/IB programmes.
• Maintain knowledge of IB documents and student progress records.
• Use Seesaw and Managebac for communication with students and parents.
• Write reports and conduct conferences on student progress.
• Create a stimulating learning environment and monitor classwork progress.
• Participate in CPD to ensure consistency across the school.
• Use assessments to plan challenging learning opportunities.

Leadership:

• Build trust with students and colleagues; follow the School Code of Conduct.
• Engage and motivate pupils; demonstrate ATLs and Learner Profile attributes.
• Contribute to school development and policy implementation.
• Use student tracking processes to enhance learning and practice.
• Promote school values and aspirations.

CPD:

• Contribute to school morale and work effectively in teams.
• Support marketing initiatives and school growth.
• Stay updated on best teaching practices and maintain subject expertise.
• Use global opportunities and apply professional development outcomes.

Pastoral / Safeguarding:

• Monitor the physical and emotional well-being of students, alerting appropriate staff and recommending solutions.
• Implement Safeguarding Procedures to ensure student safety and well-being.
• Comply with school rules and regulations to maintain efficient operations and student welfare.
• Collaborate with agencies (e.g., school nurse, Learning Support, EAL staff, counselors) to prepare action plans and support mechanisms.
• Communicate with parents and work with staff to support student progress.
• Consistently apply the school’s behaviour policy, working with the pastoral team to ensure well-being and behaviour expectations.

Other:

• Support school life beyond the classroom.
• Contribute to school learning initiatives.
• Model professionalism in dress, punctuality, and engagement.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

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.