The International School of Bologna(ISB), Italy

seeks aScience withMathematics or Design Technologyeffective August 2017

The School.

The ISB mission is to develop informed, caring, creative individuals who contribute to a global community.

ISB was founded in 2004 and is situated in the heart of the historical center of Bologna. At present ISB shares a campus with a private Italian school the Collegio San Luigi, which is one of the oldest private schools in Bologna. Bologna has a long history as one of Italy’s most forward thinking cities. Bologna is also known as“la dotta”(the learned one) because of the University of Bologna, the oldest university in continuous existence in the world. The location of an IB school in such an environment gives the school a unique opportunity.Therefore one of the school’s goals is to demonstrate new ideas, techniques, practices and systems to other schools in Italy and around the world. ISBcurrently has an enrollment of 225, representing over 19 nationalities, with over 45 dedicated faculty and administration. ISB is an IB World School and as such offers the PYP, MYP and the Diploma programme. ISB is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS). More information and details regarding ISB can be found at

The Position.

ISB seeks a science teacher to join a new and developing department. Initially the position requiresthe ability to teach Science throughout the secondary school. However the appropriate background to teach Physics to IB Diploma HLwould be an advantage as this subject is scheduled to be offered in the following year. In additon teaching duties could mathematics or Design Technology, depending on the strengths of the successful applicant.
He or she will understand the importance of being part of a department team and the faculty team as a whole. He or she will also be able to show evidence of self-directed professional development through professional membership, publications or professional collaborations. An understanding of how todevelop students whose first language is not English will be important.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the development of a relatively new secondary school, to a successful and growing department, in addition to teaching in the IB Diploma.

Requirements

  • Hold an EU passport
  • Appropriate degree and teaching certification
  • Outstanding classroom results and experience with external exam preparation
  • Minimum of three years science teaching experience
  • Demonstrated understanding of current research in teaching and learning
  • Ability to write and develop the Physicscurriculum
  • Ability to work as a team member within a department and in an interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to develop students in science where English is an additional language
  • Commitment to the IB standards and practices
  • Superior communication skills

Added advantage

  • Experience in an international or multicultural school
  • IB Diploma experience

Salaries and Benefits

  • Nationally competitive salary and benefits
  • Tax free status for two years if moving from outside of Italy
  • Moving and settling in allowance

Applications

Please apply directly to the Head of School including as, one attachment, a letter of application which addresses the specific post criteria above and resume that includes the names, email addresses and contact numbers of three referees.

Deadline

Friday 26 May 2017

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible as the position will be filled if an outstanding candidate is identified prior to this date.