**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent
2 December 2024
**Job overview**:
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 116 premium private schools spanning six 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 over 25 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.
**ROLE SUMMARY**:
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and inspirational Teacher of Science to join our team.
The International School of Monza is situated in the heart of the city and is in the ideal vicinity of buzzing Milan, the beautiful Italian lakes and world-renowned ski resorts.
We welcome approximately 340 students of nearly 40 nationalities, from ages 2.5 to 18.
An International Baccalaureate continuum school, we strive to deliver the IB programmes in their purest form, embodying our core values and the IB's Learner Profile in everything that we do.
**JOB PURPOSE**:
**DEPARTMENT**:
The school has a very well-equipped Science department with 4 full-time teachers, laboratories and a full-time Science technician.
The department takes an inquiry approach to learning science and as such practical experimentation plays a significant role in learning and teaching in the department.
Students are taught general science from Grade 7-9 (MYP1-3) and the discrete sciences are taught from Grade 10.
IS Monza is an International Baccalaureate continuum school offering PYP, MYP and DP.
At the Diploma level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Systems and Societies are taught.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
- Teaching General Science and at least one discrete Science in the Middle Years Programme.
- Identifying and updating resources to support teaching and working collaboratively to improve these.
- Differentiating lessons to meet individual pupil needs, providing appropriate challenge and support.
- Preparing engaging lessons and assessments aligned with the Department's schemes of work.
- Contributing to school and departmental improvement by updating curricula, teaching methods, and assessments.
- Delivering diverse teaching strategies, including effective online and in-person methods.
- Engaging in professional learning, including curricular developments.
- Ensuring high pupil achievement through collaboration, communication, and effective teaching.
- Contributing to quality assurance and teamwork within the Science department.
- Monitoring, recording, and reporting pupil progress in line with policies.
- Participating in interdisciplinary learning and initiatives.
- Promoting the Science Department's work locally and internationally.
- Creating and maintaining effective displays of pupil work.
- Managing time and meeting departmental and school deadlines.
- Participating in school life, including extra-curricular activities and clubs.
- Supporting field trips, competitions, and experiential learning in Science.
- Contributing to whole school events and extra-curricular activities.
- Representing the school positively to parents, visitors, and the wider community.
- Undertaking other duties as assigned by the Principal or Head of Secondary.
**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:
**Essential**:
- Academic and teaching qualifications.
- Proven success in teaching and assessing against national standards.
- Strong organisational, communication, and classroom management skills.
- Clear and effective communication with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
- ICT proficiency for teaching.
- Teamwork skills with a sense of humour and perspective.
- Strong professional knowledge and understanding.
- Ability to inspire children and adults.
- Positive attitude toward development and adaptability to new teaching approaches.
- Contribution to cross-curricular and whole-school initiatives.
- Willingness to engage in extra-curricular activities.
- Flexible and responsive in teaching and leadership.
- Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
**Desired**
- Postgraduate qualifications.
- Experience presenting to a variety of year groups.
- IB Teacher, Marker, or Educator experience.
- Participation in extra-curricular activities and trips.
- Understanding of safety standards and risk management in experiments.
- Knowledge of emerging teaching technologi