Cover Teacher Primary

International School of Milan; Lombardia; In loco; EUR 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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International School of Milan is seeking a Cover Teacher for Primary to provide a two-month placement starting late August 2026. The role requires flexibility to cover short, occasional periods throughout the academic year and immediate availability is an advantage.

The successful candidate will support class teachers, reinforce learning with individuals or small groups, uphold safeguarding standards and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment in an international school setting.

Competenze

• Experience with children in a school or educational setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and professional conduct.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, collaborative and proactive.
• Experience in international or diverse school environments is desirable.
• Additional language skills relevant to Milan are advantageous.

Mansioni

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive learning.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning.
• Help create a well-organised and inclusive classroom.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Observe, record and share student progress.
• Supervise pupils during break times and school activities.
• Assist with materials and classroom displays.
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies.

Conoscenze

Child experience

Safeguarding

Communication

Flexibility

Group & 1:1 support

International environment

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About the school

International School of Milan is part of Inspired Education, the leading global group of premium schools with a portfolio of 125 private schools across 6 continents. Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, forming an international family that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic and innovative learning environment. The group employs over 14,000 staff and invests heavily in professional development and career mobility.

The role

International School of Milan is seeking a Cover Teacher for Primary to cover a two-month period starting late August 2026. The position also requires recurring availability to provide short, occasional cover when needed. Immediate availability is an advantage. Cover requests may be for a single day or brief periods across the academic year. The school values educators who bring flexibility, professionalism and a genuine commitment to supporting high-quality learning.

Key responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive and child-centred learning experiences.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
• Help create and maintain a stimulating, well-organised and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development using supportive approaches.
• Assist in observing, recording and sharing student progress with teaching staff.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, school trips and events.
• Assist with preparation of learning materials, classroom displays and resources.
• Contribute to classroom routines, transitions and day-to-day organisation.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour and child protection policies at all times.

Requirements

• Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional conduct expectations in schools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• A warm, patient and proactive approach, with high expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement.
• Flexibility and a collaborative mindset, with willingness to support across a range of classroom and school activities.
• Ability to support learning effectively in both group and one-to-one settings, including behaviour and classroom management.
• Experience in an international or diverse school environment (desirable).
• Additional language skills relevant to the school location (advantageous but not essential).