ROLE SUMMARY: The successful candidate will uphold and actively promote the Principles and Values of the International School of Monza and contribute fully to the ethos and wider life of our community. IS Monza is an International Baccalaureate continuum school offering PYP, MYP and DP. Students are taught Italian from Grades 2-11 either as Italian Language and Literature or Italian Language Acquisition. They have the option to choose from 3 levels of Italian within the IB Diploma Programme.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting the teaching of Italian Language Acquisition from Grades 7-11 by helping pupils to develop their oral fluency - within or outside the classroom - individually, in pairs or small groups. Providing extra support for students who might be struggling in the target language as directed by their teachers. Supporting the teaching of the target language by finding and collating interesting and authentic language resources. Supervising break and lunch time duties on a rota basis. Supervising students when staff members are absent as directed by the Head of Secondary. Invigilating Examinations and Assessments as the need arises. Arranging and regularly refreshing effective displays of pupil work both in classrooms and around the school. Maintaining excellent time-management and organizational skills, including the meeting of all whole school and departmental deadlines. Willingly contributing to and supporting whole school events, trips, 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 Head of Secondary. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Appropriate academic qualifications. Experience working as a language assistant or working with young people in an educational environment. Understanding of basic principles of health and safety in a school environment. Good organizational and communication skills. Native level fluency in Italian. Excellent written skills in Italian. Advanced Italian grammar knowledge. Good fluency level in spoken and written English. Ability to encourage pupils and build confidence. Knowledge of current affairs, especially linked to Italy and Italian-speaking countries. Excellent knowledge of Italian grammar. Understanding of the difficulties faced by pupils in speaking Italian. Ability to enthuse children and adults. Possess a positive attitude and approach to development. A willingness to adapt to new ideas. A readiness to make a contribution to cross-curricular and whole school initiatives. Ability to inspire respect. 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.
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