Head of Language Acquisition

Head of Language Acquisition

Location: Como, IT

Date: 5 Nov 2024

Application closing date: 30/11/2024

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 119 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 85,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Head of Language Acquisition, who will be responsible for leading the learning in the MYP and DP across the Languages department as well as someone who is an exceptional teacher. The ideal candidate is a leader who will empower those in his/her team to ensure they deliver the very best results for students. This person will be driven to capitalize on the innate interest of international students and their parents in languages and raise the profile of languages in IS Como.

The person appointed will be expected to begin work in August 2025, before which date a criminal records check will need to be completed as part of our safer recruitment and child safeguarding policies.

About the school:

This is an exciting time to join The International School of Como, a recognised IB World school, authorised to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18). We are also a candidate school for the Career-related Programme (CP, ages 16-18).

The International School of Como is a vibrant, friendly and expanding school located in the beautiful Como area. ISC's mission is to empower all students to be active, reflective and responsible life-long learners. They are confident and will go and make a positive difference in an ever-changing world.

ISC currently has an enrolment of just under 400 students representing over 45 nationalities, with over 70 dedicated faculty and administration staff. Staff are supportive and welcoming and there is a close sense of community here.

More information about the school can be found on our website at https://www.iscomo.com.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Be committed to raising academic standards and getting the best value-added grade for every student.
• Have extensive experience in teaching a language acquisition subject at the high school level.
• Have a proven track record of promoting languages.
• Have experience leading a languages department (not essential but an advantage).
• Be an exceptional teacher who has high expectations of students and the department.
• Lead and collaborate effectively on the overall development of the curriculum of languages.
• Be committed to empowering students.
• Value promoting international mindedness.
• Show a high level of initiative, flexibility, creativity, and have excellent organizational skills.
• Offer at least one co-curricular initiative a week that reflects their own interests.
• Lead a diverse team of language acquisition teachers with a common vision of excellence.
• Collaborate with the DP and CP core, particularly on language development and the language portfolio.
• Experience of teaching the IB is an advantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or above in the relevant field
• Hold an EU passport or have already obtained the right to be employed in Italy
• Knowledge and skills in ICT literacy

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.