IB Individuals & Societies Teacher

The International School of Florence (Italy) seeks an outstanding and experienced teacher of IB Individuals & Societies.

EU passport or valid Italian working visa essential.

Contract Terms: This is a temporary contract running from August 2026 to June 2027.

● Apply by: 10 April 2026 (ISF reserves the right to appoint once an excellent application is received)

● Apply to: l.garrett@isfitaly.org

● Start Date: Approx. 17 August 2026

Education and Experience:

● A relevant first degree and teaching qualification.

● Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in an international school.

● Experience with the IB MYP & DP strongly preferred.

● Experience working with learners from diverse cultural/linguistic backgrounds.

Application Requirements - Please include:

● An up-to-date CV.

● A maximum 2-page A4 statement of motivation, clearly indicating your interest in working at ISF and your suitability for the role.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint as soon as an outstanding application is received.

Reports to: Principal

To plan, organise and implement an appropriate instructional program in a secondary learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfil their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

● Plan, prepare and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.

● Develops schemes of work, lesson plans and tests that are in accordance with established procedures and align with established standards.

● Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

● Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction, collaborate with faculty and staff, engage with families, and report on student progress.

● Manage student behaviour in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

● Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school.

● Provide appropriate feedback on work.

● Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies.

● Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development.

● Update all necessary records accurately and completely as required by laws, district policies and school regulations.

● Prepare required reports on students and activities.

● Participate in department, school, parent meetings and schoolwide/division events.

● To participate, monitor, support and deliver ISFʼs Well-being programme and any special events held within the school

● Participate in department, school, parent meetings and schoolwide/division events and activities.

● Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs.

● Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.

● Prepare the classroom for class activities.

● Utilise a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities.

● Observe and evaluate student's performance and development.

● Assign and evaluate class work, homework, tests and assignments.

Other functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

● Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural,

linguistic, economic and ability backgrounds.

● Use relevant technology to support and differentiate instruction

● Abide with all policies and processes of the school

● Co-operating with the Head of School, Principals, Heads of Subjects, Curriculum Coordinators and other teachers in the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching, and assessment and well-being care arrangements

● Ensuring high standards of professional practice and quality of teaching and communicating, consulting, collaborating and cooperating with other members of the school Staff

● Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, promptly return phone calls and answer emails.

● Participate in appropriate professional activities.

● Participate in department, school, parent meetings and schoolwide /division events.

● Other duties as assigned.

Personal attributes and skills should include:

An expectation of all staff at ISF is to come with a positive, open mindset and the disposition and willingness to demonstrate drive, curiosity, ingenuity, and commitment to student learning

wherever that takes place. Indeed, you will naturally regard the fostering of student agency as one of your main priorities. Your disposition will naturally align with the School's values of Respect,

Responsibility, Relationships, and Resilience, the School's Vision and Mission as well as the Learner Profile of the IB; you will have the ability to demonstrate pedagogical understanding in an IB context, and a clearly articulated philosophy around what it takes to get the best out of students. You will understand the need for high levels of collaboration, collegiality, and collective responsibility.