Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher (FS1 - 3-4 year olds) 1

**Location**:Milan, IT**Date**:30 Oct 2024**Application closing date**:30/11/2024- Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 110 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.- 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 12,000 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**:
**Our school**
- Kiddy English, a member of the International School of Europe group, which has been providing excellence in International Education for students in Milan and throughout Italy since 1957 is now a member of the Inspired Global Group of International Schools.
- Kiddy English offers outstanding and innovative international education and care within a full immersion English setting for children from two to six years. Our curricular framework is the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and is child initiated and grounded firmly in the expressive arts and creative thinking. We therefore consider teachers to be co-constructors of knowledge, able to support and guide the children in their learning experiences.

**Our host city**
- We are located in the heart of Milan which 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 road and rail inks 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 focus 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 make it ideal for sporting activities as well as its renowned professional teams.

**The position**

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- A three
- or four-year degree BA in Early Childhood Education and Care or B.ED Early Years Education

OR

B.ED in Primary Education with specialisation in Early Years and where age group is clearly stated on certification B.ED Primary (3-11).

OR

Alternatively Undergraduate Degree and PGCE/PGDE (Early years focus)

**Applicants should also**:

- Be a fluent or proficient user of English with excellent communication skills.
- Preferably have experience within an international, bilingual or multilingual context.
- Have experience working with young children aged 2 - 6 years old.
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage is useful but not essential.

**Why work with us?**
- A school ethos based on community and internationalism that holds the child at its centre
- A well-organised, stimulating indoor and outdoor learning environment conducive to learning.
- Professional development during employment
- A competitive salary
- Support settling into Italy with our Relocation Agents
- 75% discount on tuition fees for teachers’ children

**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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