L2 Teacher

About the School – FLORENCE BILINGUAL SCHOOL

Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student’s confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries.

With 50 years of experience, our school offers a high-profile education that skillfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced L2 Teacher to join our fantastic team. 

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100+ schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. 

 We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. 

 It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

The L2 Teacher plays a key role in delivering high-quality education and fostering a positive learning environment. They deliver outstanding teaching in their subject area, set high expectations, and use varied teaching methods to meet students' needs. They support and challenge students to reach their potential, maintain discipline, and promote good behaviour.

They assess student work, provide reports, and use data to monitor performance and refine teaching methods. Participation in staff development and performance management programmes is expected, along with continuous improvement of their subject knowledge and teaching techniques.

In addition to classroom duties, L2 Teacher assists with extra-curricular activities, collaborates with colleagues, and attends open evenings and parents’ evenings. This role requires a dedicated professional committed to student success and contributing to the school community.

Who we are looking for:

The ideal candidate is a university graduate with a teaching qualification and possesses some relevant experience. The ideal candidate should be a native level speaker of Italian, equipped with the linguistic proficiency necessary to effectively engage and instruct students in the language.

Benefits at Cognita

•Free lunch provided during Term Time 

•School holidays and public holidays / Holiday Allowance 

•School fee discount 

•Professional Development 

 Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT.