Teacher of Italian

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Italian Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning in Italian within the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The role aims to inspire students to develop strong linguistic competence, intercultural understanding and a love of language learning, in line with the IB philosophy and the school’s mission and values. Candidates should be well-qualified, committed to high standards, interested in using innovative approaches to teaching and learning and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding. As interviews will be held on a rolling basis via Teams and face-to-face, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Our school
Founded in 1958, ISM caters for approximately 1000 students from more than 60 nationalities. Our new 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. Wi-Fi is enabled throughout the campus to support the school’s 1:1 learning project, with every student having access to a personal tablet or laptop.  The school is one of several very successful Italian schools belonging to ISE (International School of Europe) which in turn are part of Inspired, a worldwide network of premium schools.

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 roads 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 makes 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!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Teaching & Learning (MYP & DP)
Teach Italian across MYP and DP (Language Acquisition and DP Language B/A as appropriate), delivering engaging, inquiry-based lessons aligned with IB principles. Promote communication skills, cultural awareness and international mindedness, with effective differentiation for diverse proficiency levels.

2. Curriculum & Assessment
Design, deliver and review MYP units aligned to objectives, criteria, global contexts and ATL skills. Deliver DP courses in line with IB subject guides and prepare students effectively for internal and external assessments, using data to track progress and inform planning.

3. Student Progress & Outcomes
Monitor progress, provide high-quality feedback and support independent learning and resilience, contributing to strong outcomes in MYP and DP Italian.

4. Professional Responsibilities
Engage in IB professional development, maintain up-to-date subject knowledge and contribute to departmental reflection and improvement through collaboration.

5. Enrichment & Cultural Engagement
Promote Italian language and culture through enrichment activities and encourage authentic language use beyond the classroom.

6. Wider School Contribution
Communicate effectively with parents, contribute to the wider life of the school, support IB evaluation processes, and uphold safeguarding, wellbeing and professional standards.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Essential

• Qualified teacher with strong subject knowledge in Italian.
• Experience teaching Italian at secondary level.
• Understanding of, or willingness to engage with, IB MYP and/or DP frameworks.
• Commitment to inclusive, high-quality international education.
• Strong classroom practice and positive relationships with students.

Desirable

• Experience teaching IB MYP Language Acquisition and/or DP Italian.
• IB training or willingness to undertake IB professional development.
• Experience working in an international or multilingual school environment.
• Native or near-native proficiency in Italian.

Previous experience with IB programmes is not required and official IB training will be offered, together with relocation assistance and help with the apartment search.

How to apply

The person appointed will be expected to begin work on January 1 2026  or as soon after by which date a criminal records check will need to be completed as part of our child safeguarding policy.

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.