PHE Teacher / Head of Sport
International School of Como
Como - Italy
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 April 2018
Job overview
PHE teacher / Head of Sport
We are looking for well-qualified candidates who are committed to high standards, interested in using innovative approaches to teaching and learning and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding.
Our School
The International School of Como is a lively, friendly and expanding school located in the Como area, 6km south of beautiful lake Como . Founded in September 2002, we serve both Italian nationals looking for an international education and international families living in the Como area. ISC currently has an enrollment of 300 students representing over 38 nationalities, with over 70 dedicated faculty and administration.
We are an IB World School, authorized for the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and recently for the Diploma Programme that will be opened in September 2018. Projects for further expansion are underway, including new sport facilities.
Our mission is to empower all students to be active, reflective and responsible life-long learners who can achieve their full potential and contribute to an ever-changing world. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and a constructivist approach to teaching and learning.
More information about the school can be found on our website at http://internationalschoolsgroup.it/school/como. The school is one of several very successful Italian schools belonging to Inspired, (www.inspirededu.co.uk), a worldwide network of premium schools offering global best practice and professional development.
Why work with us
· We are truly student centred, with student learning at the heart of everything we do;
· We are a collaborative learning community based on the values of the IB Learner Profile, where teachers are trusted, empowered and valued;
· We offer official IB professional development at the beginning of the employment and ongoing;
· We are a small school on a modern and well equipped campus;
· We offer the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of a new secondary school, to a successful and growing Sport department, in connection with the other schools in the group;
· We offer a competitive salary and cooked lunches provided free daily;
· We are located in a beautiful part of the world.
The Position.
We are seeking to appoint a Head of Sport, to teach Physical Education mainly in our secondary school, joining our growing community being part of our PYP and MYP teams.
As Head of Sport, you will show a high level of initiative, creativity and organisational skills, as well as a commitment to extra curricula initiatives. Furthermore, there will be many opportunities to collaborate with other PE teachers at local schools in our group, so we are also looking for experience of building and expanding sports programmes, training teams for competitions and organising fixtures.
We are looking for the right balance between experience, enthusiasm and a passion for Sport and healthy lifestyle that will inspire our students.
The successful candidate will understand the importance of being part of a department team and the faculty team as a whole, demonstrating flexibility and an open-mind.
Essential Requirements
- EU passport or a valid visa that enables to work in Italy;
- Appropriate degree and teaching certification;
- Experience teaching the subject with students aged 11-18;
- Flexibility in adapting and making the most of limited space and resources;
- A desire to contribute and foster a positive IB learning community.
Preferred
- Experience in an international or multicultural school;
· Experience teaching in Volleyball, Basketball and Football;
· Experience or qualifications in the International Award or the Duke of Edinburgh Award;
· IB experience is desirable but not essential.
Salaries and Benefits
- Nationally competitive salary and benefits.
- The initial contract will be for a period of two years, after which there may be the possibility of converting the contract into a permanent position of employment if all parties are in agreement.
- Tax free status for two years if moving from outside of Italy
- Moving and settling in allowance
Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send a single PDF file containing the following to the Head of School, Mrs. Ferloni, at recruitment@iscomo.com
- Letter of application;
- CV with photo;
- Contact details of three referees (one of which must be supervisor from most recent appointment), who you give your consent for us to approach before interview.
The person appointed will be expected to begin work in late August 2018, before which date a criminal records check will need to be completed as part of our child safeguarding policy.
Deadline: 2nd April, 2018
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as the position will be filled if an outstanding candidate is identified prior to this date.
About International School of Como
- International School of Como
- Via Adda 25, Fino Mornasco
- Como
- 22073
- Italy
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
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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.
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Why working with us
- We are a community of passionate IB educators and life-long learners;
- We value teamwork at any level: respect, mutual trust and collaboration are evident throughout the school;
- IB-focused professional development is provided for all staff;
- The SLT operates under a distributed leadership model that values and encourages teachers’ initiatives and professional growth;
- Creative and innovative lessons taught in modern and technologically equipped classrooms, studios and laboratories.
- The nearby beautiful lake and mountains where you can enjoy hiking, cycling, sailing and skiing;
Our school
The International School of Como is a lively, friendly and expanding school located in the beautiful Como area. ISC's mission is to empower all students to be active, reflective and responsible life-long learners who can achieve their full potential and contribute to an ever-changing world. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. We are models of what we value. Our staff are committed, passionate, disciplined, creative and life-long learners.
Our teachers are international and certified through recognised and accredited institutions across the world; they are also trained and certified to deliver the IB programmes.
ISC is a recognised IB World school, authorised to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18).
The International School of Como was founded in September 2002, to serve both Italian nationals looking for an international education and international families living in the Como area. In September 2011 the International School of Como moved into its definitive purpose-built campus in the nearby village of Fino Mornasco, 6km south of the beautiful lake Como. Our modern and spacious campus was designed to foster collaborative approaches to teaching and learning. Our campus benefits from science laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, two central libraries, as well as studios for visual arts, drama and music, supported by the sports facilities. Additionally, our youngest students thrive in their carefully designed on-site spaces which support the delivery of our Reggio-Inspired Early Years Curriculum.
ISC currently has an enrollment of 350 students representing over 41 nationalities, with over 70 dedicated faculty and administration staff.
More information about the school can be found on our website at https://www.iscomo.com/.
Values and vision
Our aim at the International School of Como is to provide a distinctive high quality international education through which all of our students are supported to reach their full potential. We respect students’ individual and cultural identities, encouraging them to become independent learners, eager to carry on learning throughout their lives.
We focus on the whole child. We believe that all children are competent learners, and that as a school we need to honor their role as the protagonist in their own learning. Children as individuals are complex and possess a variety of skills, strengths and interests that play a role in their learning. Helping them come to an understanding of themselves first, recognising their own strengths and challenges, is of primary importance. We do not believe that one size fits all.
Our students are nurtured as active, reflective and responsible members of society who will go on to contribute positively to the local and wider community. Dedicated teachers work to help discover and embrace students individual skills and talents, encouraging them to fulfill their potential across the curriculum. Students across the year groups are invited to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities to enhance their learning experience, meet new friends and gain confidence.
Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children’s education to ensure that all students receive the support and guidance both at school and during their home life.
Head of School
Gavin Williams
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