Junior School Italian Teacher

The International School of Florence requires a suitably qualified mother tongue teacher for Italian (Early Years to Grade 5) to work at its beautiful campus in the Tuscan hills close to the city center. The post requires a Laurea Magistrale or 5 year degree in Scienze della Formazione Primaria, Pedagogia or equivalent, and a minimum of 2 years experience as a qualified teacher. You must also already have permission to work in Italy.

Interviews will be via Virtual Meet or on campus if possible.

Commencement of duties: 22nd August, 2023 (New Staff Orientation)

Please see the attached job description including essential and desirable attributes on the TES Portal.

Essential Attributes:

- To encourage the development of the IB learner profile.
- To contribute to curriculum planning and development, collaborating with the other members of the Italian team in sharing best practice, resources and ideas.
- To promote a positive and stimulating learning environment that develops deep understanding and a love of learning.
- To differentiate teaching to meet individual learning needs of students, providing formative feedback that nurtures student’s independence.
- To use effectively the digital tools available and currently used by the school, including software to enhance learning across the Junior School.
- Is committed to or has experience of an inquiry approach
- Strong understanding of assessment as, for and of learning.
- Ability to demonstrate the capacity to think beyond disciplinary boundaries.
- An understanding of, and engagement with, research in education.
- A commitment to, and experience of, supporting social and emotional development.
- Professionally qualified teacher with a first degree, and holds a recognised teaching qualification.
- At least 2 years experience as a qualified teacher.

Desirable Attributes
- A commitment to service learning and experiential, outdoor education
- Experience of teaching in an international school context

Personal attributes and skills should include:

- An expectation of all staff at ISF is to come with an open mindset and the disposition and willingness to demonstrate drive, curiosity, ingenuity, and commitment to student learning wherever that takes place. Indeed, you will naturally regard the fostering of student agency as one of your main priorities.
- Your disposition will naturally align with the Learner Profile of the IB.
- You will understand the need for high levels of collaboration, collegiality, and collective responsibility.

Please see the job description for more information.

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