Date posted:2024-06-11 | Writer: St George's British International School | Email: [email protected]
St Georgeʼs British International School is seeking an outstanding Teacher of Drama and English to join our team on a full-time basis from September 2024. The successful candidate will be able to teach across age levels including Key Stage 3 Drama and English (Years 7, 8 and 9), as well as GCSE Drama (Years 10 and 11). The teaching location will be approximately equal between both subject areas.
The Drama and English Departments at St George’s are both high performing departments within the school, and pupils consistently achieve very strong examination results. The role holder will be a passionate subject specialist who enjoys contributing to the profile of both departments across the school community including after-school clubs and productions.
With two campuses - a Junior School in the heart of Rome and a Junior and Senior School based in La Storta in the city’s northern suburbs, the school is seeking exceptional team members who can contribute to the exciting next phase of our development.
Teaching and Learning
■ To engage and motivate pupils to strive for the highest performance
■ To use tracking and monitoring to advance student learning
■ To keep abreast of new curriculum thinking, teaching methods and examination syllabuses and implement the National Curriculum, IGCSE and IB syllabuses as appropriate and according to the policies of the Departments, in discussion with the Heads of Department
■ To maintain and implement school and department policies and adhere to protocols outlined in the departmental handbooks
■ To be aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting
■ To develop and share schemes of work and resources
■ To contribute to the departments’ improvement/development plans and promote the learning priorities of the school’s Vision, Mission and Values
■ To promote the wider aspirations and values of the school, the academic Department and the IB Learner ProfileO
Pastoral
■ To demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each pupil’s wellbeing and welfare, and to foster the personal and social development of each pupil in their care
■ To actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community
■ To create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all of the schoolʼs pastoral policies
■ To be familiar with all the schoolʼs policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times
■ To promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst pupils
■ To be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children
Professional Responsibilities
■ To promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment
■ To ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner
■ To attend Parentsʼ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as required
■ To assist with covering colleagues as required
■ To attend all meetings and INSET as required
■ To maintain an up to date Google Classroom for each class, and to contribute occasional content for the school newsletter, website, social media and other publications
■ To foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this
■ To carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal/Head of School
Personal Skills
The successful candidate will be:
■ Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK and international best practices
■ Flexible and adaptable to the varied demands of working in a world-class school environment
■ Proactive in all aspects of school life
■ Able to work independently and actively collaborate within each academic department
■ Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum
■ Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills
■ Reliable and respectful
How to Apply
Reference Number 240594
Application Deadline Monday 3 June, 4.00pm CEST
Start Date September 2024
Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time
Contract Permanent (with one year probationary period)
Please complete the Application for Employment form available at www.stgeorge.school.it/employment. Please submit your completed application via email to
[email protected], inserting the job reference number in the subject line of the email.
Within the application form, please include a statement outlining your strengths and stating why you wish to be considered for the role.
Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.
Conditional Offer of Appointment
Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:
■ Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status
■ A safeguarding check
■ Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)
