Teacher of Chemistry

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents. 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, forming an international family of schools that nurtures each student’s academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic and innovative learning environment.
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SUMMARY:

Inspired Group is seeking an experienced teacher of IBDP (SL/HL) and MYP Chemistry to join a well-established department in one of our International schools in Italy in 2025. Applicants must have experience teaching both IB MYP and DP. The ability to teach maths in MYP is desired but not essential. The successful applicant will be a dynamic teacher with experience enabling pupils to achieve their potential, a team player who can work within a busy secondary school and manage their own curriculum under pressure.

This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of our secondary school and to a successful and growing department, in addition to teaching in the IB Diploma.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supporting a positive and strong school community through the implementation of the IS Siena Positive Behaviour Policy and the pastoral programme.
Planning and delivering the curriculum for IBDP Chemistry HL/SL and BMYP G10 & 11 Chemistry and combined sciences.
Standardising internal assessments with colleagues.
Collaborating on the planning and delivery of the Group 4 project and MYP interdisciplinary units.
Supervising Extended Essays and Personal Projects as necessary.
Working closely with the DP Coordinator and MYP Coordinator to ensure grade banks are accurate and provide key data to drive student success.
Acting as a homeroom teacher.
Contributing to school development through active participation in staff professional development.
Offering an extracurricular activity that supports or extends the current portfolio of offerings.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

A university degree in a related scientific subject and an appropriate teaching qualification.
Recent experience successfully teaching the subject within the 11–19 age range.
Enthusiasm and passion for science, with the ability to convey this successfully to students of all abilities.
Understanding of CAT4 and data tracking to improve challenge and progress (desirable).

Experience with external and internal IB assessment and Extended Essay (essential).
A firm understanding of the importance of personalised learning in an inclusive environment.
A willingness to commit to a longer-term position.

Please only submit an application if you have Qualified Teacher Status and an EU passport holder or are already in possession of a valid visa that enables you to work in Italy.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENTInspired 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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