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Mathematics Teacher

Mathematics Teacher

International School of Siena

Italy

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Salary:
Attractive salary and excellent benefits package
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Oct 2018
Apply by:
18 November 2018

Job overview

The INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SIENA

is seeking to appoint a teacher of MATHEMATICS for the MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

to join us in October 2018

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

As interviews will be held on a rolling basis, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Deadline for applications: 15th October 2018

The School

The International School of Siena is focused on facilitating a meaningful education which is based on high achievement and inquiry based learning. 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 currently located in a 17th century villa in the Tuscan countryside just outside of Siena. This is an exciting phase in our development as we are building a new school facility which will include a spacious indoor gymnasium, well designed classrooms, Libraries and science labs.

We are fully authorised to deliver both the International Baccalaureate Primary Years and Middle Years Programme (www.ibo.org) and expect to develop into the IB Diploma Programme in the near future.

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

More information about the school and area can be found on our website at http://www.internationalschoolofeurope.it/en/siena

The Position:

International School of Siena is seeking a Mathematics Teacher, who will be able to adapt quickly to a new and exciting learning environment. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional, willing to use flexible strategies in a class with students from different language backgrounds.

Applicants must be willing to collaborate with the other members of the middle school department and be involved in the development of the math programme for the middle school /high school.

Candidate requirements:

  • to be in possession of a university degree in the subject and an appropriate teaching qualification;
  • to be a fluent English Speaker
  • to have had recent experience teaching the subject at Middle and High School level 
  • to be an EU passport holder or already be in possession of a valid visa that enables to work in Italy

Experience in teaching the IB MYP or DP would also be beneficial, although not essential as official IB training will be offered, together with relocation assistance and help with the apartment search.

How to apply

Please use Quick apply or fill out Tes application form attahing the following: 

-      Letter of application;

-      CV with photo;

-      Contact details of three referees (one of which must be supervisor from most recent appointment).

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 100 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 80,000 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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