Teacher of Science
St. Louis School - Caviglia
Italy
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an outstanding teacher of Science to deliver the Middle school science programme at our Caviglia campus in the south of Milan.
We are a school known both for our high academic standards and our warm, friendly community. Our students follow the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 3 Science, preparing them for IGCSE and ultimately the IBDP which many of them will follow in our sister High School. As our lead teacher for science you will deliver engaging practical and theoretical lessons in general science to include elements of physics, biology and chemistry for Years 7,8 and 9.
Applicants must be willing to be active, positive, flexible participants in a hard-working team of teachers.
As part of the Inspired family of schools, our teachers have access to a global network of professional development and career opportunities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of science in the Middle School
- Plan and teach engaging, ambitious lessons, with a focus on both skills and subject knowledge
- Ensure that lessons are differentiated to meet the needs of individual students including additional challenge or support as required
- Track and monitor student progress using both formative and summative assessment strategies to boost progress, and activate interventions where necessary
- Leading the work of the lab technician so as to ensure timely, effective and safe management of practicals, equipment and laboratories
- Review and revise all risk assessments, policies and departmental documentation to ensure they reflect international gold standards
- Identify up to date, relevant resources needed to support learning and teaching, and working to embed, develop and refine these for the benefit of students
- Contributing to departmental and whole school improvement including reviewing and updating the curriculum, methods of learning & teaching, schemes of work and assessments.
- Confidence in, and ability to deliver, a wide range of teaching methodology including the most up to date strategies for online and face to face delivery.
- A willingness to engage in school-based, external and independent Professional Learning including curricular developments
- Ensuring high levels of achievement and attainment through high expectations, collegiate working, effective communication, and quality learning and teaching.
- A commitment to collegiate working and quality assurance within and across the Science department.
- Monitoring and recording pupil progress and reporting in line with school policies.
- Contributing voluntarily to interdisciplinary learning initiatives within the school
- Positive marketing and promotion of the work of the Science Department at home and abroad.
- Arranging and regularly refreshing effective displays of pupil work both in classrooms and around the school
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills, including the meeting of all whole school and departmental deadlines.
- Being fully involved in the wider life of the school, including the running of extra-curricular clubs and study sessions
- Supporting the science department with field trips, entering national competitions and awards and developing a passion for Science related experiential learning across all year groups.
- Willingly contributing to and supporting whole school events and extra-curricular activities as they arise.
- Positively representing the department and the school in person and online, to parents, visitors, the community and other schools within the immediate locale and beyond.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duty assigned by the Principal or Senior Deputy
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Potential applicants should possess many, if not all of the following:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Education (or PGCE / equivalent)
- Established teaching experience in a range of educational settings
- Genuine interest in developing a best in class science programme and the interpersonal and leadership skills to implement this
- High professional standards and a dedication to excellence across all aspects of school life
- Confident, articulate communication skills
- A positive and flexible approach to school life
- Resilience and determination
- Experience of and willingness to engage in quality assurance processes for continuous improvement
- Some ability to speak Italian is desirable although not essential
- Enjoyment and genuine interest in working with and learning from students aged 11 - 14
Owing to the complexities of the Italian immigration process, it is advantageous if candidatespossess an EU passport, or with a valid work permit (permesso di soggiorno) that enables them to work in Italy.
How to apply
To apply please include the following:
• Supporting Statement which clearly outlines why you are interested in the role and in the
school;
• CV (as an attached supporting document);
• Contact details of three referees (within the box provided), one of which must be the Head/Director from your current/most recent appointment.
We will begin interviewing strong applicants as soon as possible and reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.
Flights, baggage allowance and support for an apartment search are provided by the school.
Attached documents
About St. Louis School - Caviglia
- St. Louis School - Caviglia
- via Enrico Caviglia
- Milan
- 20139
- Italy
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Primary
The Primary School follows a broad and balanced curriculum with the British National Curriculum as its core.
Most importantly, the whole school programme enriches the children's learning experiences and provides them, with the academic, social, linguistic and technological tools necessary for the modern world. The children are assessed using tests as used in British schools.
The Italian Curriculum is taught to pupils throughout the Primary School. Their level of spoken Italian is assessed and “Italian as an Additional Language” teaching is provided for non-native speakers.
The children have specialist teachers for P.E. and Music.
The staff in the Primary School are highly competent, qualified teachers with experience of teaching in the U.K. and Italy. The staff work closely together as a team to create a positive, caring but purposeful environment for the children. There are clear expectations for the children but the emphasis is on being enthusiastic and motivated. Our happy, academically successful students are a testament that balancing both the pastoral and curricular elements of learning is imperative.
The children have the opportunity to go on educational visits, linked to the topics they are studying, during the year. These visits include trips to art galleries, theatres and museums, making the children's learning experience a broader one. We also have visitors to the school providing workshops for the children.
Middle
The Middle School Curriculum aims to support the educational and social transition form Primary to Secondary School for students in year groups 7 – 9 using modern teaching techniques and specialist teachers. The Core Curriculum is focused directly upon the requirements of the British National Curriculum.
For fluent Italian speakers, there is a special Italian stream in which Italian Language and culture are provided and students may take the Middle School Italian state examinations.
In Middle School, the students make use of laptop computers for all their lessons and at home. St. Louis provides the software and assistance needed. The introduction of the laptop programme has dramatically altered how pupils learn and how teachers teach. Dynamics within the classroom have changed and levels of student achievement have increased substantially. Most importantly, the students have become effective independent learners and this is one of the key aims of our school.
High School
The St. Louis High School, located in the heart of Milan is a Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) Centre and an IB World School. The school programme covers 4 years, comprising CIE's International GCSE (IGCSE) examinations for Years 10 and 11, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) for Years 12 and 13.
The IGCSE programme provides firm academic foundations to study the IB Diploma programme.
IGCSE and the IB Diploma are used by schools in over 100 countries throughout the world and have been recognised by Universities in the UK, USA, Italy and around the world.
The laptop project in high school adopts Apple Mac laptops that are used throughout the school on our wireless internet connection and are an integral part of our modern IGCSE and IB Curricula.
Careers and Higher Education
St. Louis provides extensive university counselling and career guidance, including student work experiences with local businesses in Years 10 and 12. Many of St. Louis School students participate in pre-university courses, internships and volunteer projects locally and abroad during the summer.
The St. Louis School of Milan is a private International school catering for 1200 pupils from 2 to 18 years old. Our curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum with the option of an Italian stream for children fluent in Italian.
Since its foundation in 1996 the St. Louis School has grown to take its place amongst the leading international schools in Italy with year-on-year growth and a strong placement record for students transferring to other educational establishments abroad. We have three separate sites within Milan - our original campus in Via Caviglia for students from 2-14. In 2017, we opened a parallel campus in Via Colonna. Our High School, founded in 2015, will be located in Palazzo Archinto from September 2019.
The St. Louis School strives to offer all its students the best start in their education by providing a friendly, caring and inspiring academic atmosphere. In a safe, happy and nurturing environment, students develop a genuine love for learning, quality and academic success.
The St. Louis School is a Cambridge International Examinations Centre(CIE) and an IB World School. The school has also been granted the Italian official status of Parità (Scuola Primaria) and is the first International school in Italy to achieve Eco school status.
St. Louis School also cultivates individual enrichment in music, arts, language, sports and drama; reinforced by the superior technology and resources provided by the school’s facilities and taught by highly-qualified teachers. Although the school firmly believes in the importance of traditional values and standards, we are committed to embracing the opportunities of modern educational methods and technological advances, preparing students to face today’s world with confidence and competence, wherever their future educational endeavours may take them. The students in the Upper School make use of laptop computers for all their lessons and at home. St. Louis provides the software and assistance needed.
A visit to the school is highly recommended to experience the unique atmosphere of the school. We look forward to welcoming you to St. Louis School.
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