Teacher of Design & Technology with Art One Year Maternity Cover

Teacher of Design & Technology with Art

St George’s is seeking an experienced Teacher of Design & Technology (DT) with Art, to teach across Key Stages 3 and potentially Key Stage 4, up to (I)GCSE. The role is available on a fixed term basis for a period of one year, commencing in January 2025, and with the possibility of extension. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department whose results at both IB and (I)GCSE are consistently world leading, and where Art and DT are hugely popular subjects amongst the school’s student body.

With two campuses - a Junior School in the heart of Rome and a Junior and Senior School based in La Storta in the city’s northern suburbs, the school is seeking exceptional team members who can contribute to the exciting next phase of our development.

School Accolades

★ Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year

Awards (October 2024)

★ Nominee, Specialist Provision Provider of the Year, TES Awards for International

Schools (2024)

★ Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2024)

★ Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2023 Examination Session)

★ COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching,

Governance) (2023)

★ Top 125 Schools in the World: Schools Index by Carfax (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

Responsibilities of the Role

Teaching and Learning

■ Teach Design & Technology at Key Stage 3 and 4, and possibly Art at Key Stage 3/GCSE depending on specialism and experience

■ Work with the Head of Art and DT and Teacher i/c Design & Technology to internally assess and moderate IGCSE coursework and prepare uploads for external moderation

■ Encourage all pupils to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up

■ Be aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting

■ Develop, refine and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats

■ Experience of IGCSE Graphic Products coursework requirements, with a particular focus on architectural design, technical drawing and modelling in a range of media, including 3D printing would be advantageous

■ Experience of teaching 3D modelling software, particularly including Google Sketchup

Pastoral

■ Demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each student’s wellbeing and welfare, and foster the personal and social developments of each student in their care

■ Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community

■ Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all of the school’s pastoral policies

■ Be familiar with all the school’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times

■ Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst pupils

■ Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

Professional

■ Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment

■ Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner

■ Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Principal may from time to time require

■ Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the school

■ Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work

■ Contribute to the school’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan

■ Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this

■ Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School

Personal Skills

The successful candidate will be:

■ An ambassador of St George’s at all times

■ A role model in relation to the school’s core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence

■ Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practice

■ Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community

■ Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment

■ Proactive in all aspects of school life

■ Able to work both independently and collaboratively

■ Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum

■ Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills

■ Reliable and respectful

■ Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school’s induction and professional review processes

■ Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George’s

■ A talented communicator

■ A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes.

Formal Qualifications / Experience

■ A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)

■ A certified teaching qualification (i.e. Qualified Teacher Status)

■ A distinguished record of teaching

■ A strong record of professional development.

How to Apply

Reference Number 240902

Application Deadline Tuesday 15 October 2024, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date January 2025

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract Fixed term

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form via St George's School Rome website.

Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Supporting Statement

The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address:

the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.

Additional Application Guidance

The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full (including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with.

Conditional Offer of Appointment

Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:

■ Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status

■ A safeguarding check

■ Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)

■ Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)

■ Social media screening

Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken and final grade of their first Degree.