Pre-kindergarten Teacher

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

**Location**:Milan, IT

**Date**:22 Jan 2025

**Application closing date**:31/01/2025
- Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 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 27 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**:
**Our school**
- Founded in 1958, ISM caters for over 900 students from more than 60 nationalities. Our campus, which opened in September 2013, incorporates a theatre, swimming pool and 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 averaging 34/35 points. In addition, we opened our Boarding school in 2018 which has added immensely to the sense of family at ISM.- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The teacher accepting this role will work in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom as the class teacher. Students in Pre-Kindergarten are aged 2 to 3.5 years old. Teachers at ISM embrace diversity, within our international setting, ensuring that learning is inclusive of students of all nationalities, profiles and linguistic abilities. They ensure that student agency is at the centre of the learning experience, encouraging innovation and creativity, within a caring and principled learning environment.

We strongly value a growth mindset at IS Milan, with ongoing professional reflection and development a core expectation for all staff. Whilst previous experience of the IB PYP is advantageous, we are also very interested in applicants who are seeking to develop their experience through acquiring IB PYP expertise. Initial IB PYP training will be provided to the successful applicant, who will be expected to continue to show innovation and creativity in the pursuit of ever higher standards of teaching and learning, throughout their IS Milan careers. The IB Learner Profile is at the core of our school’s philosophy: our staff model this every day, through their teaching and through the strong relationships they build with our students. Global citizenship, a respect for diversity, and inclusive teaching, are central to everything we do.

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- Enthusiasm and passion for teaching, with the ability to motivate students of all abilities;
- **The appropriate teaching qualification for students 2 to 3 years of age**;
- A commitment to professional growth and development.

**HOW TO APPLY**:
When applying, please include the following:

- Cover Letter which clearly outlines why you are interested in the role and in the school;
- CV with photo;
- Specifically name the teaching qualification which states that you can teach children ages 2 - 3 years old;
- Contact details of referees, one of which must be the Head/Director from current/most recent appointment.

We will begin interviewing strong applicants as soon as possible, and reserve the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date.

**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.