Teacher of Art & Design
International School of Como
Como - Italy
- New
- Salary:
- Competitive Package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 30 September 2024
Job overview
The School
The International School of Como is a lively, friendly and expanding school located in the beautiful Como area. ISC's mission is to empower all students to be active, reflective and responsible life-long learners who can achieve their full potential and contribute to an ever-changing world. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. We are models of what we value. Our staff are committed, passionate, disciplined, creative and life-long learners.
Our teachers are international and certified through recognised and accredited institutions across the world; they are also trained and certified to deliver the IB programmes.
ISC is a recognised IB World school, authorised to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18).
The International School of Como was founded in September 2002, to serve both Italian nationals looking for an international education and international families living in the Como area. In September 2011 the International School of Como moved into its definitive purpose-built campus in the nearby village of Fino Mornasco, 6km south of the beautiful lake Como. Our modern and spacious campus was designed to foster collaborative approaches to teaching and learning. Our campus benefits from science laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, a well-stocked central library, as well as studios for visual arts, drama and music, supported by the sports facilities. Additionally, our youngest students thrive in their carefully designed on-site spaces which support the delivery of our Reggio-Inspired Early Years Curriculum.
ISC currently has an enrolment of 425 students representing over 45 nationalities, with over 70 dedicated faculty and administration staff.
More information about the school can be found on our website at https://www.iscomo.com/. The school is one of several very successful Italian schools belonging to ISE (International School of Europe) which in turn is part of the Inspired group (www.inspirededu.co.uk), a worldwide network of premium schools offering global best practice and further professional development.
The Position
ISC is seeking to appoint a talented, well-qualified, and inspirational Teacher of Art & Design to join our secondary school faculty.
Candidates should be a well-qualified educators with significant experience in teaching Visual Arts, committed to high standards, able to demonstrate an innovative and imaginative approach to teaching and learning, display a willingness to be involved in all aspects of departmental development and be a dedicated team player who strives for excellence and leads by example.
An understanding of how to develop students whose first language is not English will be important.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of a successful and growing IB teaching team.
Requirements
• Hold an EU or UK passport / have the right to live & work in Italy
• Appropriate degree and teaching certification
• Outstanding classroom results and experience with external exam preparation
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience
• Experience of working with the IB curriculum
• A passion for education and working with students
• A willingness to participate in the development of the High School
• A desire to contribute and foster a positive IB learning community
• Ability to work as a team member within a department and in an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to the IB standards and practices and to the IB Learner Profile
• Superior communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
Preferred
• Experience in an international or multicultural school
• Experience of working with students who have English as an Additional Language
Why work with us
We are truly student-centered, with student learning at the heart of everything we do;
We are a collaborative learning community based on the values of the IB Learner Profile, where teachers are trusted, empowered and valued;
We offer official IB professional development at the beginning of the employment and ongoing;
We are a family school with a warm and friendly atmosphere on a modern and well-equipped campus;
We offer a competitive salary and cooked lunches are provided free daily;
We are located in a beautiful part of the world where you can enjoy the beauty of nature as well as the excitement of a close lively metropolitan city such as Milan.
Salaries and Benefits
• Nationally competitive salary and benefits.
• Taxation benefits.
• Relocation and settling-in allowance.
• Free lunches at school.
Application
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should complete the linked application form, including:
· A cover letter outlining your educational philosophy and relevant experience;
· CV with recent photograph;
· Contact details of three referees (one of which must be a supervisor from your most recent appointment), who you give your consent for us to approach before the interview.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis via Microsoft Teams.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as the position will be filled if an outstanding candidate is identified prior to the application deadline.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and appointments are subject to satisfactory references and criminal record checks.
About International School of Como
- International School of Como
- Via Adda 25, Fino Mornasco
- Como
- 22073
- Italy
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 80 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 70,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities - https://careers.inspirededu.com/
Why working with us
- We are a community of passionate IB educators and life-long learners;
- We value teamwork at any level: respect, mutual trust and collaboration are evident throughout the school;
- IB-focused professional development is provided for all staff;
- The SLT operates under a distributed leadership model that values and encourages teachers’ initiatives and professional growth;
- Creative and innovative lessons taught in modern and technologically equipped classrooms, studios and laboratories.
- The nearby beautiful lake and mountains where you can enjoy hiking, cycling, sailing and skiing;
Our school
The International School of Como is a lively, friendly and expanding school located in the beautiful Como area. ISC's mission is to empower all students to be active, reflective and responsible life-long learners who can achieve their full potential and contribute to an ever-changing world. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and a constructivist approach to teaching and learning. We are models of what we value. Our staff are committed, passionate, disciplined, creative and life-long learners.
Our teachers are international and certified through recognised and accredited institutions across the world; they are also trained and certified to deliver the IB programmes.
ISC is a recognised IB World school, authorised to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18).
The International School of Como was founded in September 2002, to serve both Italian nationals looking for an international education and international families living in the Como area. In September 2011 the International School of Como moved into its definitive purpose-built campus in the nearby village of Fino Mornasco, 6km south of the beautiful lake Como. Our modern and spacious campus was designed to foster collaborative approaches to teaching and learning. Our campus benefits from science laboratories fitted with state-of-the-art equipment, two central libraries, as well as studios for visual arts, drama and music, supported by the sports facilities. Additionally, our youngest students thrive in their carefully designed on-site spaces which support the delivery of our Reggio-Inspired Early Years Curriculum.
ISC currently has an enrollment of 350 students representing over 41 nationalities, with over 70 dedicated faculty and administration staff.
More information about the school can be found on our website at https://www.iscomo.com/.
Values and vision
Our aim at the International School of Como is to provide a distinctive high quality international education through which all of our students are supported to reach their full potential. We respect students’ individual and cultural identities, encouraging them to become independent learners, eager to carry on learning throughout their lives.
We focus on the whole child. We believe that all children are competent learners, and that as a school we need to honor their role as the protagonist in their own learning. Children as individuals are complex and possess a variety of skills, strengths and interests that play a role in their learning. Helping them come to an understanding of themselves first, recognising their own strengths and challenges, is of primary importance. We do not believe that one size fits all.
Our students are nurtured as active, reflective and responsible members of society who will go on to contribute positively to the local and wider community. Dedicated teachers work to help discover and embrace students individual skills and talents, encouraging them to fulfill their potential across the curriculum. Students across the year groups are invited to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities to enhance their learning experience, meet new friends and gain confidence.
Parents are encouraged to play an active role in their children’s education to ensure that all students receive the support and guidance both at school and during their home life.
Head of School
Gavin Williams
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