Teacher of Chemistry and Integrated Sciences (MYP & DP)
International School of Siena
Siena, Italy.
- € 25 000 - € 28 000 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 12 June 2020
Job overview
The INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SIENA
is seeking to appoint a
Teacher of Chemistry and Science (IB DP & MYP)
to join us in September 2020
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: Friday 12th June 2020
The Position
We are seeking to appoint a teacher of DP Chemistry (SL/HL) and MYP Integrated Sciences to join a developing department. Applicants must have experience of teaching upper secondary & post 16 Chemistry (such as IB MYP, DP, IGCSEs, A-levels, AP) and be interested in teaching Integrated Science to students across the first 3 years of secondary education.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic teacher with experience of enabling pupils to achieve their potential. We are looking for the right balance between experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching, which will inspire our students.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of our secondary school, to a successful and growing science department, in addition to teaching in the IB Diploma.
The School
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 a spacious indoor gymnasium, well-designed classrooms, 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. 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.
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.
Applicants must be willing to be active, flexible participants in a hard-working team of teachers. The initial contract will be fixed term for 12 months, after which there may be the possibility of converting the contract into a permanent position of employment.
Essential characteristics:
• to have a university degree in a related subject
• to have a teaching qualification / license
• to have had recent experience teaching Chemistry and Science within the 11-18 age range
• to be able to contribute to curriculum development in DP Chemistry and MYP Sciences
• to be a fluent English Speaker
• 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.
Why work with us:
• A knowledgeable and talented staff body committed to supporting the very best in student achievement.
• IB professional development during employment
• Support settling in to Italy with our Relocation Agents
• 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.
How to apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should complete the TES application form (including the contact details for three referees-one of which must be a current supervisor from most recent appointment and include your current Principal or Head Teacher) for the attention of Mr Lucio Pessia (DP Coordinator).
Optional: Candidates can also additionally submit a CV and photo via e-mail to lpessia@internationalschoolofsiena.it
The successful candidate will be expected to begin work at the end of August 2020, before which date a criminal records check will need to be completed as part of our child safeguarding policy.
More information about the school can be found on our website at http://internationalschoolsgroup.it/school/siena.
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.
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