Head of Curricular ICT and Geography teacher (Maternity cover)

The British School of Milan (Sir James Henderson School)

775 students | Member of HMC and accredited by COBIS | Top 10 IB School in Europe & Number 1 in Italy | English National Curriculum to (I)GCSE

The British School of Milan is seeking an inspiring, enthusiastic, and conscientious teacher to join our thriving Senior School as Head of Curricular ICT and Geography teacher to cover for a colleague on maternity

The Head of Curricular ICT and Geography teacher reports to the Head of Science and Head of Geography.

Key responsibilities include:

Teaching and Learning

• Teach challenging, well-organised lessons and sequences of lessons across the age and ability range in KS3 for ICT and KS4 and IB Diploma for Geography
• Identify and equip students with the necessary skills, knowledge and understanding to complete the relevant schemes of work, specifications or subject guide
• Explore opportunities to develop knowledge beyond and below KS3 as appropriate, and in time
• Explore and develop links with other subjects across the KS3 curriculum so that students can practice and demonstrate ICT skills in other subjects
• Take responsibility for classroom displays and teaching materials
• Assess students in line with department and school policies
• Set homework according to the timetable, marking it accurately and promptly
• Maintain accurate data records in the school systems, and a record of modules passed
• Contribute to the co-curricular programme
• Contribute to the university preparation programme
• Provide academic support for students as appropriate
• Support the wellbeing and personal development of all students, particularly those in their tutor group
• Complete grades and subject reports for students

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

• Good, up-to-date working knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching and learning strategies, and know how to use and adapt them, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential
• Engage in CPD and have ownership in developing own practice
• Contribute to the development of common assessment materials
• Provide feedback to the Head of Science and Head of Geography
• Share good practice with other colleagues and in department and faculty meetings
• Contribute to the moderation of coursework
• Provide the Head of Geography and Head of Science with information on resource needs for the preparation of the budgets

Personal Responsibility

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Uphold positive values and attitudes, adopting high standards of behaviour in your professional role
• Attend parent/teacher meetings and attend any special after school meetings when required (e.g. staff meetings, departmental, subject, year group meetings)
• Use non-contact periods for discussions/meetings
• To liaise with the PS ICT Lead and the Senior School Digital Learning Coordinator to ensure continuity between Key Stages
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required from time to time

We take great care to safeguard children in the school. Applicants must agree to undergo checks with previous employers as well as criminal records checks. We encourage and support diversity in applications to the school. 

Additional information about the school is available on the website: www.britishschoolmilan.com where you need to complete the application form. The deadline for applications is Friday 10 January 

The School

Established over fifty years ago, the British School of Milan is an independent, co-educational, not-for-profit organisation enjoying a national and international reputation for excellence. The School offers students the English National Curriculum up to (I)GCSE, and the IB Diploma in the Sixth Form, with a wide range of co-curricular activities throughout. Teaching staff work in a positive and friendly atmosphere with bright and responsive students. The 2024 cohort gained an average of 37 IB diploma points, and (I)GCSE results yielded a 9-7 (A*/A) grade average of 68%, with 98% achieving all 9-4 (A* – C) grade. In the last two years, students have gained top university places including the University of Oxford, Edinburgh, LSE in the UK, the universities of Yale and Columbia in the U.S., and Trinity College Dublin and Sciences-Po in Paris. 

 Living in Milan

The school is situated close to the centre of Milan, a cosmopolitan city, the financial capital of Italy, and an exciting place in which to live and work. It boasts one of the grandest squares in Europe, dominated by a spectacular cathedral and arcade. Art treasures include The Last Supper by Leonardo and the Rondanini Pietà by Michelangelo, while La Scala is one of the premier opera houses in the world. A centre for design as well as fashion, the couturiers Prada, Armani and Versace have their headquarters here, while two of the most celebrated football teams in Europe play in the San Siro stadium. Milan has excellent public transport, three international airports, world-class healthcare, and is set to co-host the Winter Olympics in 2026, making it one of the world’s great cities.