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ROLE SUMMARY:
St. Louis School is a leading international school in Milan and part of the Inspired Education Group, a global network of premium schools committed to excellence in academics, arts and sports. Teaching and learning are delivered in English, and students are prepared for progression into IGCSE and IBDP pathways within the St. Louis School group.
We are seeking a well-qualified and enthusiastic Middle School English Teacher to join the Colonna Campus from August 2026. The successful candidate will teach English across the Middle School years (Key Stage 3 equivalent), delivering engaging, challenging and well-structured lessons that develop students’ literacy, analytical thinking and communication skills.
The ideal candidate will inspire a love of literature and language while maintaining high academic standards and supporting students within a multilingual, international environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Deliver high-quality, engaging English lessons aligned with the school’s curriculum and the British educational framework.
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Develop students’ reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills through structured and differentiated teaching.
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Foster a love of literature, language and critical thinking.
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Create a positive, inclusive and academically ambitious classroom environment.
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Assess, monitor and report on student progress to ensure high standards of attainment.
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Prepare students effectively for progression into IGCSE pathways.
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Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, departmental development and sharing of best practice.
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Maintain high standards of behaviour and contribute to pastoral care.
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Engage positively with parents and the wider school community.
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Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
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Bachelor’s Degree in English or a closely related field.
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PGCE or equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
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Experience teaching English at secondary or upper primary level.
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Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
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Native-level or near-native proficiency in English, with excellent written and spoken communication skills.
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A collaborative, student-centred and reflective approach to teaching.
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Experience within the British curriculum (desirable).
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Experience in an international or multilingual school setting (desirable).
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Familiarity with IGCSE preparation (desirable).
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Italian language skills are advantageous but not essential.
Requirements
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Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
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Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification preferred.
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An EU passport or valid visa to work in Italy would be advantageous.
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Knowledge of the British curriculum is preferred.
Interviews may take place via Zoom and may begin prior to the closing date for applications. Relocation support will be provided in line with school policy. Interested candidates should send a letter of application and CV (including a recent photograph and details of two referees) to the school recruitment team.
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.
La ricerca è aperta anche a candidati appartenenti alle categorie protette ai sensi della Legge 68/99 (collocamento mirato delle persone con disabilità).
This opportunity is also open to candidates belonging to protected categories under Italian Law 68/99 (targeted employment of persons with disabilities).
Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com