Teacher of Chemistry and Integrated Science

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). In September 2024, new Executive Principal Philipa Smithson joined the school. An expansion project which has begun means that the school will grow over the coming years from 400 students to around 700. This means that there are likely to be several career development opportunities going forward.

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. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile. We are models of what we value. Our staff are innovative and creative, we put our students at the centre of all we do in a collaborative environment.

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.

Our teachers are international and certified through recognised and accredited institutions across the world; they are also trained and certified to deliver the IB programmes.

The Role:

We are seeking a Teacher of IBDP Chemistry and MYP Integrated Science. The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic professional, preferably with experience of the International Baccalaureate. We are looking for a teacher who is willing to use flexible strategies and prepare students for their DP examinations. Candidates should be qualified educators with experience in teaching Chemistry, committed to high standards, and able to bring a creative, student-focused approach to the subject. Ideal candidates will be team players who lead by example, with a willingness to participate in departmental development and an understanding of the unique needs of students whose first language is not English. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a successful and growing IB teaching team.

Suitable candidates will:

• Be committed to raising academic standards and getting the best value-added grade for every student
• Be an exceptional teacher who has high expectations of students
• Be a team player who collaborates effectively with the other members of the middle school/high school department in the overall curriculum development
• Be committed to high standards, interested in empowering students and be enthusiastic about promoting international mindedness
• Value and promote the attributes of the learner profile while leading by example
• Show a high level of initiative, flexibility, creativity and have excellent organisational skills
• Offer at least one co-curricular initiative a week which reflects their own interests
• Experience of teaching the IB is a distinct advantage
• The ability to teach Integrated Science in the MYP

Candidate requirements:

• Bachelor degree or above in the relevant field
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching DP Chemistry (preferable)
• Hold an EU passport or have already obtained the right to be employed in Italy
• Knowledge and skills in ICT literacy

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.

• International School of Como
• Via Adda 25, Fino Mornasco
• Como
• 22073
• Italy
• +39 157 2289