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Primary Teacher (IB PYP)

Primary Teacher (IB PYP)

International School of Siena

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Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
19 July 2022

Job overview

The International School of Siena is seeking to appoint a Primary Teacher to join us for the academic year commencing September 2022 or later. (A start date is negotiable for the right candidate, October 2022/January 2023).

Ideal start: Monday 29th August or negotiated for later in academic year.

Candidates should be fluent English speakers, well-qualified, committed to high standards, interested in using innovative approaches to learning and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding.

The Position:

Is committed to an Inquiry Based approach to teaching and learning.

Has at least two years recent experience of delivering the PYP.

Has good collaborative skills and is a team player.

Has good technology skills, including the use of Managebac, Seesaw and supporting the use of iPad’s in the classroom.

Is able to contribute to curriculum development in the school in the area of Arts, Language, Mathematics or Science.

Is flexible and shows initiative.

We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with qualifications and experience working with children in the primary years. Candidates should be committed to high standards, interested in using innovative approaches to learning, and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding. A strong commitment to purposeful teaching, collaborative planning and open communication is essential.

Our classrooms are exciting centres of collaborative learning and this extends to the philosophy and vision of relations between teachers and families. We believe that collaboration with families is of particular importance and our teachers interact comfortably and confidently with parents as well as being imaginative and flexible classroom practitioners.

We expect high standards in teaching and learning with a special awareness to language acquisition and literacy since the majority of students do not have English as their mother tongue.

The school has 1:1 tablet learning from Grades two to six and all teachers use iPads in their regular activities. Staff are provided with personal iPads for the duration of their time at school and each student has a personal iPad for use in school and at home.

Applicants must be willing to be active, positive energy, flexible participants in a hard-working team of teachers.

All staff are required to offer after school activities as part of our Enrichment Programme.

The initial contract will be for the completion of academic year 2022-2023, after which there would be the possibility of converting the contract into a permanent position of employment.

Essential characteristics:

• To hold "Certified Teaching Status" or equivalent qualifications;

• To have had a minimum of two years teaching experience with students of primary age;

• To have the rights to work in Italy.

Previous experience with IB programmes is sought but not required and official IB training will be offered.

The School The International School of Siena is focused on facilitating a meaningful education which is based on high achievement and inquiry based learning.

An international campus in Siena, Italy and a school where teachers are respected as professionals and afforded autonomy to teach in the most innovative and effective ways.

TES Application form to be completed with Letter of application outlining Experience and suitability to position as PYP Teacher;

optional attached documents: CV with photo;

Applications will only be considered via TES and not emailed direct to the school.

Contact details of three referees (one of which must be current supervisor from most recent appointment and include your current Principal or Head Teacher).

The successful candidate will be expected to begin work at the end of August 2022 or before January 2023, before which date a criminal records check will need to be completed as part of our safer recruitment and child safeguarding policy.

More information about the school can be found on our website at http://internationalschoolsgroup.it/school/siena.

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About International School of Siena

Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 80 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 70,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.

Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities - https://careers.inspirededu.com/

The school consists of small classes, one class per grade. Our IB programmes provide each student with opportunities to explore, inquire and develop confidence as well as equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for the 21st century. Our school is based in a new purpose-built facility which includes well-designed classrooms, a spacious indoor Gymnasium, a Drama studio, Libraries and two Science labs with on-going developments of the external facilities.

We are an International Baccalaureate World School delivering all three programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. 

Our classrooms are exciting centres of collaborative learning and this extends to the philosophy and vision of relations between teachers and families. We believe that collaboration with families is of particular importance and our teachers interact comfortably and confidently with parents as well as being imaginative and flexible classroom practitioners. We expect high standards in teaching and learning with special awareness of language acquisition and literacy since the majority of students do not have English as their mother tongue.

Build a career with Inspired Education

Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.

Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.

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