**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent
6 December 2024
**Job overview**:
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
**PERSON PROFILE**:
You are an experienced Middle Years Programme Coordinator/educator with experience of teaching within the IB MYP, a strong background in concept and inquiry-based teaching and learning and MYP assessment strategies.
You are a dynamic teacher-leader with experience of enabling students and teachers to achieve their potential. You demonstrate experience, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching and teacher training, to inspire our students with a love of learning and to lead our teachers in the development of IB pedagogical teaching methodologies. You are a team player who can work within a small but busy school, collaborating with teachers to support the development of a rigorous inquiry-based curriculum with strong assessment practices and a culture of lifelong learning.
**IDEALLY YOU**:
- are a member of the IB Educators Network as a workshop leader, examiner and/or school evaluation team member;
- have strong understanding of MYP e assessment, CAT 4 testing and data tracking to improve challenge and progress desirable;
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Supporting a positive school community by implementing IS Siena's Positive Behaviour Policy and PSHE programme.
- Leading MYP teaching and learning for Grades 7-11, embedding IB and Inspired best practices and meeting IB Standards and Practices.
- Ensuring the social and emotional wellbeing of Grades 7-11 students, including pastoral support and Team around the Child assistance.
- Coordinating and supporting student preparation for e-assessments and portfolios.
- Supporting the implementation of the Community Project, Personal Project, and Service as Action within the MYP.
- Organising residential field trips for each grade level to enhance ATL skills and curriculum links and providing alternative programmes for those unable to attend.
- Collaborating with the librarian, EAL, and LS teams to provide teacher training and student support, including identifying students needing challenge and extension.
- Working closely with PYP and DP Coordinators and Middle Leadership to ensure a well-planned vertical curriculum supporting academic excellence from KG-13.
- Liaising with PYP and DP Coordinators and the admissions department to facilitate smooth student transitions between programmes and schools.
- Contributing to school development by actively participating in staff professional development.
- Offering an extracurricular activity that complements or extends current offerings and co-leading the Secondary School student council.
**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**:
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
**About **International School of Siena**:
**International School of Siena**
- Via di Petriccio e Belriguardo, 49/1- Siena- 53100- Italy+39 7 732 8103
**Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group**
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 119 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 85,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities The school consists of small classes, one class per grade. Our IB programmes provide each student with opportunities to explore, inquire and develop confidence as well as equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary for the 21st century. Our school is based in a purpose-built facility which inc