Head of English

Location: Via Milano

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Head of English

Location:

Milan, IT
Date: 9 Jan 2026
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world‑class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 28 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.
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SUMMARY:

The Head of English is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for English across the school, ensuring outstanding teaching, learning and achievement for all students within theIB Middle Years Programme (MYP) andIB Diploma Programme (DP). The role holder will lead curriculum design, assessment, professional learning and innovation, fostering a culture of high expectations, academic rigour and a love of language and literature aligned with IB philosophy.

Candidates should be well‑qualified, committed to high standards, interested in using innovative approaches to teaching and learning and enthusiastic about promoting international understanding.
As interviews will be held on a rolling basis via Teams and face‑to‑face, we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
Founded in 1958, International School of Milan caters for approximately 1000 students from more than 60 nationalities. Our new campus opened in September 2013, incorporating a theatre, swimming pool and a full‑size gymnasium as well as specialist classrooms, labs, libraries, arts and music areas. All of our sections are fully authorised for International Baccalaureate (IB) programmes – Primary Years Programme (PYP) from Kindergarten to Grade 6;
Middle Years Programme (MYP) from Grades 7 to 11;
Diploma Programme (DP) in Grades 12 and 13. ISM is the most established IB world school in Italy and has an excellent record of results in the Diploma. Wi‑Fi is enabled throughout the campus to support the school’s 1:1 learning project, with every student having access to a personal tablet or laptop. The school is one of several very successful Italian schools belonging to ISE (International School of Europe) which in turn are part of Inspired, a worldwide network of premium schools.
Our host city
Milan has long been considered the dynamo of the Italian economy and the country’s most cosmopolitan and forward‑looking city. Located near the heart of Europe, it is extremely well‑connected with three major airports and easy roads and rail links across the country and the continent. Although Milan is a busy commercial Centre, the artistic and cultural heritage of Italy is prominent, from galleries and theatres to its fame as a global Centre for fashion, design, nightlife, cuisine and lifestyle.

There is a history of sporting excellence and its location near the mountains, lakes and the Mediterranean Sea makes it ideal for sporting activities as well as its renowned professional teams. As host city for the 2015 World Expo, it has become a major tourist venue and it was identified by the New York Times as the single most interesting place to visit in the world!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership Lead the vision and delivery of English across MYP and DP, ensuring coherence, progression and challenge in line with the school’s mission and the IB Learner Profile. Contribute to whole‑school curriculum and academic strategy.
Curriculum & Assessment (MYP & DP)
Oversee high‑quality MYP and DP curriculum design, ensuring strong conceptual learning, effective…