Middle and High School English Teacher

The Istituto Aleardo Aleardi International School of Verona is an international day school located in Verona, Italy which caters to over 400 students aged 3 - 18 from 23 differnet countries. We are a CIE International School, an IBO accredited World School, a member of ECIS as well as being accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.

We are looking for a dynamic teacher to join our staff for a secondary English position in our middle and high school from the end of August 2014. Applicants should have relevant professional qualifications and proven experience in working with key stage 3 and 4 age students. Experience with the CIE Secondary 1 English framework and IGCSE English Language would be advantagous, as would a working knowledge of Italian. Please note that applicants must hold an EU passport in order to be considered.

Gross monthly remuneration of \2069.45 is based on 30 contact hours per week at level 6 of the ANINSEI collective national contract for non-state schools with additional Christmas and end of contract bonuses. The position also includes the use of a modern studio flat in the centre of Verona (utilities excluded).

To apply, please send your CV, a current photo and a letter of introduction to Mr. Erik Michael Johnstone at secondary.recuitment@isverona.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Middle& High School English Teacher

Levels of Instruction: CIE Primary Stage 6 / CIE Secondary 1 Stage 9 / CIE Secondary 2 (IGCSE)

Responsible to: Preside and Middle / High School Coordinator

Working Hours: 30 contact hours per week, not including preparation, staff meetings and parents meetings.

Initial Contract Status: Initial fixed-term contract, 01/09/14 - 30/06/15, to be extended into a full time, permanent contract.

THE POST INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• to promote intercultural learning within the school and classroom environment, sustaining and encouraging respect for local, national and international cultural and educational values;
• to teach the assigned class/classes and, under the direction of the school management, develop grade-relevant activities and learning assessment tools in accordance with school curriculum and policy;
• to formally assess, record and report to school management on the progress and performance of students;
• to participate in the on-going development of school curriculum and school planning activities;
• to raise school and student achievement against set objectives and standardised external assessment;
• to guide pupils in their development and offer advice on issues relating to their education;
• to promote health and safety within the school environment according to national and local laws, and following school policy;
• to develop productive, professional relationships with parents and staff, contributing to all aspects of the school community.

SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• gross monthly salary of \2069.45;
• additional 13th month salary (Christmas bonus), accrued at a rate of 1/12 one month's salary for every contractual month completed, paid in mid-December;
• end of service gratuity (TFR), accrued at a rate of 1/12 one month's salary for every contractual month completed, payable at the end of contract;
• contributions to the Italian state pension plan, transferable abroad based on inter-governmental agreements;
• health care provided by the Italian national health services;
• use of a modern, air-conditioned studio flat in the historical centre of Verona, on bus routes or a 10 minute cycle ride from school (utilities excluded, \140/month);
• lunch in the school canteen while in service;
• further professional development with organizations such as the University of Cambridge International Examinations and the International Baccalaureate.