Upper School Teacher of Spanish 0.5FTE

The new Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan introduced in September 2019, set in motion the process of review of our taught programmes and the structures through which we support student learning.

The  International School of Florence requires a suitably qualified mother tongue teacher for Spanish (Grades 6-10) to work at its beautiful campus close to the city centre. The post requires a first degree, qualified teacher status, and a minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified teacher. You must also already have permission to work in Italy.

Closing date for applications: 5th August 2021, although the school reserves the right to interview and appoint as soon as an outstanding application is received.

Interviews will be via Virtual Meet or on campus if possible.

Commencement of duties: New staff induction commences 24th August 2021.

Interested candidates are invited to include a maximum 2 page A4 statement of motivation, clearly indicating your suitability for the post. This should include a response to how you might contribute to the school’s Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan statements. Please also include an up to date CV.

We advise an early application as interviews will be held as soon as appointable candidates are identified during the advert period.

Please see the following job description including essential and desirable attributes.

You will also need to refer to the ISF Career Development Continuum Descriptors for Effective Teachers. These documents and your letter of motivation will be a main focus for interviews. (See the attached Personal Specification for the Career Development Continuum details)

ECIS Child Protection Level 2 Course or a recently completed recognised equivalent is essential. ISF can facilitate this if necessary on appointment.

All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance.

Job Dimensions, Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Teacher, Upper School

Location: Gattaia Upper School Campus, Florence

Line Management: Report directly to the subject Learning Leader for World Languages

Job Specific skills, expertise and qualifications:

Please refer to the Effective area of the Standards in the ISF Career Development Continuum for full details.

Additional to the expectations stated in the teachers standards, and as appropriate to the post as advertised, or revised from original expectations or practices following appraisal or other negotiated discussions:

• To encourage the development of the IB learner profile.
• To teach Spanish to students in the age range (11-16).
• To contribute to curriculum planning and development, collaborating with the other members of the department in sharing best practice, resources and ideas.
• To promote a positive and stimulating learning environment that develops deep understanding and a love of learning.
• To differentiate teaching to meet individual learning needs of students, providing formative feedback that nurtures student’s independence.
• To use effectively the digital tools available and currently used by the school, including software to enhance learning across the Upper School.

Essential Attributes for new and prospective teachers:

• Professionally qualified teacher with a first degree, and holds a recognised teaching qualification.
• At least 2 years experience as a qualified teacher.
• Experience in and understanding of the expectations of learning outcomes in Spanish for students Grades 6 to 10.
• Strong understanding of assessment of, for and as learning.
• Ability to demonstrate the capacity to think beyond disciplinary boundaries.
• An understanding of, and engagement with, research in education.   Participation in the ISF Research Programme is a current or future expectation.
• A commitment to, and experience of, supporting social and emotional development.
• Child protection certificate indicating training at least to Level 2 prior to commencement (ECIS CP training provided at ISF).

Desirable Attributes for new and prospective teachers:

• Experience of teaching in an international school context
• Master’s Degree in Education or a subject related to your area of teaching and learning
• Ability to share recent examples of your own professional learning
• Experience as a form tutor.
• 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.

Personal attributes and skills should include:

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.

Salary, Benefits and Conditions of Employment:

An official salary grid is applied to determine the Teachers' gross salary.

Please contact the HR Officer for full details of your salary and how this is broken down from gross to net on a monthly/annual basis.

A relocation package applies to staff joining the school.

Further benefits may apply to staff taking on additional responsibilities.

Teaching staff at ISF work to the National Teaching Contract, applicable to teachers in Italy with any modifications agreed within the school. A version of the contract in Italian and in English translation will be available and explained before contracts are agreed and signed

Contract term: Fixed Term/Permanent - depending on original contract employment conditions.

**No job description can fully cover all aspects of this type of appointment, and consequently the ability to evolve and respond to future changes and job demands is an essential element of the post. This job description is not a contract of employment, or any part of one. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as contracts change or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.