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Academic PE Teacher

Academic PE Teacher

St. Louis School - Archinto

Italy

  • New
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
22 November 2024

Job overview

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 119 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.


About the school:

St. Louis School is an international school that provides a high-quality education within a friendly, secure, and purposeful environment, in which we foster creativity, independence of thought and an enduring love of learning. By embracing the different backgrounds of our students, we instil within our children an appreciation of the rights of individuals irrespective of race, creed and culture. We believe that everyone within the school community should be treated with respect, tolerance, fairness and concern. Our International Baccalaureate results are amongst the highest in Continental Europe.

Our ambitious vision is to be a model of excellence in educating students for success in the world. At St Louis we will do our utmost to ensure that our students make academic progress and become confident about their own learning processes by understanding what does and does not work for them as learners. They will become internationally minded citizens of the world, celebrating and responding to diverse cultures and preparing them for other schools and universities throughout the world. 

Our teachers are international and certified through recognised and accredited institutions across the world; they are also trained to deliver the IB Diploma Programme. The curriculum is delivered through the medium of English in which applicants must be fluent.


The Role:

St Louis High School is seeking to appoint a talented, well-qualified, and inspirational Teacher of Academic PE to join our High School, situated in the heart of Milan.

The role involves teaching Cambridge IGCSE initially, with IB Diploma Programme Sports, Exercise and Health Science needed from September 2025.

Candidates should be well-qualified educators with significant experience in teaching Physical Education, 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.

The school has a well equipped gym facility and uses external grounds for sporting fixtures and training.

An understanding of how to develop students whose first language is not English will be important.

The opportunity to be Head of Physical Education could be made available to the right candidate.


Requirements

  • Hold an EU 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-centred, 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.

 

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.

About St. Louis School - Archinto

Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 119 premium private schools spanning six continents providing premium education to over 85,000 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/

Build a career with Inspired Education

Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.

Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.

Archinto St Louis is a First-Class Premium International Early Learning School

At the Archinto Campus, part of St Louis, the commitment to exceptional education goes beyond traditional teaching. Located in the heart of Milan, the school occupies the magnificent historic Palazzo Archinto at via Olmetto, just steps away from the Cathedral and local amenities.

Since 2019, high school students have thrived at the Archinto Campus, which accommodates over 470 learners aged 14 to 18. They follow the esteemed IGCSE Cambridge and IB Diploma programmes, ensuring a comprehensive and internationally recognized education.

The dedicated team of educators plays a crucial role in the school's success. Archinto St Louis fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment that encourages creativity and empowers teachers to inspire young minds.

Joining Archinto St Louis means being part of a mission to cultivate academic excellence and lifelong learning. Opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team atmosphere, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in students' lives await those who join this world-class educational experience.

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