Occasional Substitute Teacher

The International School of Florence Junior and Upper Schools are looking for well trained, licensed and experienced teachers to serve as an occasional substitute teacher for the 2021-22 school year.  Candidates must be already residing in Florence.

You can submit an expression of interest using the details below.

Interviews will be scheduled with select candidates.

Essential skills and experience:  

• A relevant first degree and teaching qualification   
• Excellent communication skills in English, equivalent to Level C1 (CEF)  
• Hold a current partita IVA for contractual purposes  
• You must be able to work at short notice

Preferred skills and experience:  

• Minimum 3 years of full time teaching experience in an international school environment      
• Experience with the IB programmes (PYP, MYP or DP) strongly preferred

The expression of interest must include: 

1. A fully completed TES application form

2. An up to date CV with 3 relevant professional references and contact details

3. A maximum 2 page A4 statement of motivation, clearly indicating why you are interested in working at ISF and your suitability for a teaching position

Personal and professional qualities expectations of ISF employees:  

• Strong understanding of assessment for and of learning.     
• Ability to demonstrate the capacity to think beyond disciplinary boundaries.     
• A commitment to, and experience with, supporting social and emotional development.     
• Child protection certificate indicating training at least to Level 2 prior to commencement (ECIS CP training provided during induction).     
• Experience as a form tutor/homeroom teacher     
• 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.     
• An expectation of all staff at ISF is to come with an 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 Learner Profile of the IB.     
• You will understand the need for high levels of collaboration, collegiality, and collective responsibility.

Selected candidates will be invited to an interview and undergo pre-recruitment procedures. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy, they will also be asked to provide official criminal background checks from all previous countries in which they have lived.