IB Individuals & Societies Teacher

The International School of Florence (Italy) is looking for a highly skilled and experienced educator to teach IB Individuals & Societies.

A valid EU passport or Italian work visa is required.

Contract Details: This position is a temporary contract from August 2026 to June 2027.

● Application Deadline: 10 April 2026 (ISF may fill the position as soon as a suitable candidate is identified)

● Application Submission: l.garrett@isfitaly.org

● Anticipated Start Date: Approximately 17 August 2026

Qualifications and Experience:

● A relevant undergraduate degree and a teaching qualification.

● At least 3 years of teaching experience in an international school setting.

● Familiarity with the IB MYP & DP is highly desirable.

● Experience working with students from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Application Instructions - Please include:

● An updated CV.

● A motivation statement, not exceeding 2 pages A4, detailing your interest in joining ISF and your qualifications for the position.

The school retains the right to conduct interviews and make appointments as soon as an exceptional application is received.

Reports to: Principal

The role involves planning, organizing, and implementing an effective instructional program in a secondary educational setting, guiding students to reach their academic potential. This position is supervised by the principal.

Key Responsibilities include:

Core duties may encompass but are not limited to the following:

● Design, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that promote active learning.

● Create schemes of work, lesson plans, and assessments that align with established standards and procedures.

● Guide and oversee students in the use of learning materials and equipment.

● Employ appropriate technology to enhance and personalize instruction, collaborate with fellow faculty, engage with families, and track student progress.

● Manage classroom behavior by setting and enforcing rules and procedures.

● Uphold discipline in line with the school's regulations and disciplinary frameworks.

● Provide constructive feedback on student work.

● Support and track the progress of individual students, using data to modify teaching strategies as needed.

● Keep accurate and comprehensive records of students' progress and development.

● Ensure all necessary documentation is updated accurately and in compliance with legal, district, and school guidelines.

● Prepare required reports regarding student performance and activities.

● Engage in department, school, parent meetings, and schoolwide/division events.

● Contribute to and deliver ISF's Well-being program and any special events within the school.

● Consistently communicate essential information to students, colleagues, and parents about student progress and needs.

● Set and communicate clear learning objectives for all activities.

● Prepare the classroom for various learning activities.

● Utilize a diverse range of educational materials and resources.

● Observe and assess students' performance and development.

● Assign and evaluate classwork, homework, tests, and projects.

Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

● Demonstrating proficiency and preparation in working with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, economic, and ability backgrounds.

● Using relevant technology to enhance and differentiate instruction.

● Adhering to all school policies and procedures.

● Collaborating with the Head of School, Principals, Heads of Subjects, Curriculum Coordinators, and fellow teachers in the development of curricula, teaching materials, methods, and assessment strategies.

● Upholding high standards of professional practice and teaching quality, while fostering communication, collaboration, and cooperation among staff.

● Encouraging parental and community involvement, responding to parent inquiries promptly, returning calls, and addressing emails.

● Engaging in appropriate professional development activities.

● Participating in department, school, parent meetings, and schoolwide/division events.

● Performing other assigned duties.

Personal attributes and skills expected include:

All staff at ISF are expected to bring a positive, open mindset and a willingness to demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity, creativity, and commitment to student learning in all contexts. You will prioritize the promotion of student agency as a key focus. Your values will align with the school's principles of Respect, Responsibility, Relationships, and Resilience, as well as its Vision and Mission and the IB Learner Profile. You will possess a strong pedagogical understanding within an IB framework and a well-defined philosophy on how to maximize student potential. Recognizing the importance of collaboration, collegiality, and shared responsibility is essential.