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Head of Department - Physics

Head of Department - Physics

Southlands British International School

Italy

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1st September 2014
Apply by:
9 May 2014

Job overview

Head of Department - Physics in Rome

We are seeking to appoint a teacher of GCSE and A Level Physics from the 1st September 2014.  The position of Head of Department in the Senior School is linked to this appointment.  There is the possibility of a Senior Management role within the Senior school which would be discussed at interview.  There are some 130 students in our Senior School at the moment, however, we are an expanding school and an IB Diploma Programme candidate school.  We would therefore be interested in candidates who have both A Level and IB Diploma Programme experience. 

The Person

Essential requirements:

  • to possess excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
  • to be a UK resident with a valid passport, dual passport or already in possession of a valid visa that allows work in Italy
  • to be a citizen of the EU
  • to hold "Qualified Teacher Status" or equivalent qualifications

How to apply (Closing date 9th May 2014)

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send the following to human_resources@southlands.it

  • letter of application
  • CV
  • photograph
  • contact details of three referees

Kindly note that all long listed candidates will be contacted by 16th May 2014 at the latest and, in all probability, during April 2014.  The initial interview will be via Skype with short listed candidates being invited to Rome for the final interview.  If you have not heard from us by 16th May 2014 your application has not been successful. Kindly note that the appointment process will include stringent safe recruitment procedures including a DBS check. You are encouraged to visit our website at www.southlands.it

About Southlands British International School

Our School

Established in 1976, Southlands is an outstanding British International School in the south of Rome. We offer a holistic British international education for students aged three to 18 on a spacious rural campus.  Our combination of small classes and dedicated teachers ensure that every one of our students reaches their full potential.

Southlands is proud to be a part of Globeducate, meaning we are able to offer our students opportunities for studying abroad, and taking part in international competitions with other schools in the group. This not only enriches the multi-cultural nature of the educational environment and life experience of our students, but also generates companionship, and reinforces value-systems.

Globeducate

Globeducate has a network of more than 55 schools across three continents, welcoming more than 28,000 students each day. Each institution is dedicated to academic excellence and shaping students to become global citizens of the future. 

Like other Globeducate schools, Southlands British International School is committed to the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. Within this commitment, we have entered into partnerships with international organisations such as the Eco-schools Project and WWF (World Wildlife Fund), participating in global school projects that involve students, teachers and parents, and bringing together a worldwide community of more than 100,000 people.

These partnerships are a great opportunity for our students, allowing them to interact with students from different countries and cultures to address some of the environmental challenges we face and to gain awareness of how to tackle them. Our aim is to ensure that our students are committed to making the world a better place for everyone to live in, preparing them to embrace the great challenges of our time.


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