IBDP (SL/HL) and MYP Chemistry

ROLE SUMMARY:

Inspired Group is seeking to appoint an experienced teacher of IBDP (SL/HL) and MYP Chemistry to join a well-established department in one of our International schools in Italy in August 2024. Applicants must have experience of teaching both IB MYP and DP. The ability to teach maths in MYP is desired but not essential.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic teacher with experience of enabling pupils to achieve their potential. We are looking for experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching, to inspire our students with a love of learning. They need to be a team player that can work within a busy Secondary school and manage their own curriculum under pressure.

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of our secondary school and to a successful and growing department, in addition to teaching in the IB Diploma.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting a positive and strong school community through the implementation of the IS Siena Positive Behaviour Policy and the pastoral programme.
• Planning and delivering the curriculum for: 

         -IBDP Chemistry HL/SL 
         -IBMYP G10 & 11 Chemistry and combined sciences 

• Standardizing internal assessments with colleagues.
• Collaborating on the planning and delivery of the Group 4 project.
• Supervising Extended Essays and Personal Projects as necessary.
• Working closely with the DP Coordinator and MYP Coordinator to ensure grade banks are accurate and provide key data to drive student success.
• Acting as a homeroom teacher.
• Contributing to school development through active participation in staff professional development.
• Offering an Extra Curricular activity that supports or extends the current portfolio of offerings.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• a university degree in a related Scientific subject and an appropriate teaching qualification; 
• to have had recent experience successfully teaching the subject within the 11-19 age range;
• to be enthusiastic and passionate, showing a love of Science and having the ability to convey this successfully to students of all abilities; 
• Understanding of CAT4 and data tracking to improve challenge and progress desirable;
• Experience with external and internal IB assessment and Extended Essay essential;
• A firm understanding of the importance of personalised learning learning in an inclusive environment;
• Someone who is willing to commit to a longer-term position.

Please only submit an application if you have Qualified Teacher Status and an EU passport holder or already be in possession of a valid permit that enables to work in Italy.

How to apply

Initial interviews will take place by Microsoft Teams. Please note that the interview process may begin earlier than the closing date for applications.

Flights, baggage allowance and support for an apartment search are provided by the school.

To apply please send a letter of application, Curriculum Vitae, names of three professional referees and a recent photograph when submitting your application.

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.