Teacher of Biology

The Location
Verona, the 2,000 year old city of Romeo and Juliet, is a UNESCO world heritage site, home to the world famous Arena amphitheatre and beautiful Lake Garda. Located at the crossroads of Northern Italy, and at the base of the Dolomite mountains, it is an ideal base for further travel and outdoor pursuits. The school is situated on a purpose-built campus just minutes from the central train and bus stations, with convenient access to the motorway and just 10 km from the airport.

The School
The International School of Verona is a bilingual day school set in the heart of the Northern Italian town of Verona. Our international programme, founded in 1996, counts more than 450 students representing 23 nationalities. We follow the CIE Primary and Secondary programmes, leading to IGCSEs and culminate with the IB Diploma Programme. We are a University of Cambridge International Examinations School, an IB World School, a member of ECIS, and are further accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education.

The Position
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well organized teacher of Biology to take on the following courses:

• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Biology
• IGCSE Biology
• Cambridge Checkpoint Science Stage 9

Start Date
New teacher orientation begins on Wednesday, 26th August 2015.

The Candidate
The successful applicant will be someone who enjoys teaching, is knowledgeable, well organized and detail oriented, and is willing to contribute to the growth and success of their students. In order to be considered, candidates need to:

• have a minimum of two years experience with IGCSE and IB syllabi or equivalent;
• hold “Qualified Teaching Status” or an equivalent qualification;
• be positive, energetic and reliable;
• have a passion for teaching;
• have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills;
• be an EU citizen or already in possession of a work visa for Italy.

Remuneration

• gross (pre-tax) monthly salary of €2369.37 paid on the 5th of the month. NB Due to inter-governmental agreements, British teachers who have not previously worked in Italy can be paid tax free for the first two years of their contract;
• 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);
• free school lunch while in service;
• Christmas bonus, accrued at a rate of 1/12 one month's salary for every contractual month completed, paid in mid-December;
• end of contract bonus (called “TFR” in Italian), 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 through the Italian national health services;
• further professional development with organizations such as the University of Cambridge International Examinations and the International Baccalaureate.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send an email to the attention of Mr. Erik Michael Johnstone at secondary.recruitment@isverona.com with:

• A letter of introduction in support of their application;
• A CV with a recent photograph;
• At least two recent professional contacts willing to provide a reference.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email for further details and to schedule an interview via Skype.