St. Louis School of Milan

Title Humanities Teacher

Posted: 6 days ago

Job Description

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.Role SummaryWe are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Middle School Humanities Teacher for our Colonna Campus to commence employment in January 2026.St Louis School in Milan is a private international school which caters for 1,700 children from the ages of 2 to 18. For students aged 2 to 14 years, Foundation Stage to Year 9, our Colonna Campus offers a curriculum based on the British National Curriculum. The Middle School (Key Stage 3) ends with the Cambridge Checkpoint English examination in Year 9 leading into the IGCSE and IBDP examinations in the High School. Our Middle School students achieve exceptionally well, operating at a high level of fluency in English, knowing that approximately 80% of our students do not operate in English as their first language.St Louis High School has an exceptional average IB Diploma score and has been placed as one of the highest scoring schools in continental Europe for the last eight years running. St Louis School is part of the prestigious INSPIRED school network (www.inspirededu.co.uk).We are currently seeking to hire a creative and dynamic Humanities Teacher who is fully qualified to work with Middle School aged students; an educator who will be able to adapt quickly to a new and exciting learning environment, an educator with strong empathy skills who is willing to use relational strategies in a stimulating learning environment with students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.A strong commitment to purposeful teaching and learning, collaborative planning and open communication is essential. We pride ourselves on the commitment offered by our friendly, supportive and professional staff. Applicants must be willing to be active, flexible participants in a hard-working team of teachers. Proven experience within an international, bilingual or multilingual context would also be useful.Key ResponsibilitiesBe fully qualified and experienced in working with children of Middle School age (Key Stage 3) and able to adapt quickly to a new and exciting learning environment. Have a flexible, communicative professional with strong empathy skills who understands the value of positive teacher/student/parent relationships, in a stimulating learning environment with students from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Have a strong commitment to purposeful learning and teaching, collaborative planning and open communication. We pride ourselves on the commitment offered by our friendly and professional staff. Be willing to be active, resilient participants in a very hard-working team of teachers.Proven experience within an international, bilingual or multilingual context would also be useful, as well as an understanding of how to teach, as necessary in blended and online situations, as we have experienced here in Italy in the last few years. The Ideal Candidate Will HaveGood Honours Degree in History and/or Geography discipline plus PGCEEstablished experience in teaching in the Middle School - No NQTs please.Be an English first language user with excellent oral and written communication skills.Demonstrate an ability in engaging with students and teaching staff alike, always maintaining a high standard of work.Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.Demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and professionalism at all times.Have a positive and flexible approach to school life and a well-developed ability to work in a team.To demonstrate an ability in engaging with students and the teaching staff alike, maintaining a high standard of attainment at all times.The ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.A valid visa that enables you to work in Italy would be an advantage.Hold “Qualified Teacher Status” or an equivalent qualification.Have a minimum of two years’ teaching experience.Knowledge of the UK National Curriculum is essential.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.Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com

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