Early Years Teacher (for Cover/Substitution)

Cognita; Toscana; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Florence Bilingual School is seeking an Experienced Early Years Teacher to provide cover as needed. The role involves supervising and assessing young learners, planning engaging activities, and maintaining a positive classroom environment within the Cognita network in Florence, Italy.

The ideal candidate will have an Early Years education qualification, strong communication, and a collaborative approach with families and staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified Early Years educator with strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in early childhood education is preferred.
• Commitment to high standards in teaching and student development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, evaluate, and report on student progress.
• Plan engaging activities aligned with the curriculum.
• Prepare the classroom environment and set clear learning objectives.
• Manage student behaviour and adapt teaching for individual needs.
• Communicate with families and staff about progress.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Early Years education qualification

Job description

Early Years Teacher (for Cover/Substitution)

About the School – FLORENCE BILINGUAL SCHOOL

Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student’s confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries.

With 50 years of experience, our school offers a high-profile education that skillfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Early Years Teacher for covers that would like to support our fantastic team for a few hours when substitutions are needed.

About Cognita

Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’.

At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too.

We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of 90 schools in 21 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class.

It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive.

About the role

The Early Years Substitute Teacher ensures continuity in student learning by supervising, evaluating, and reporting on student progress. They plan engaging activities aligned with the curriculum, prepare the classroom environment, and set clear learning objectives. The role involves managing student behaviour, adapting teaching for individual needs, and maintaining communication with families and staff. Participation in school activities and collaboration on classroom routines is essential.

Salary: €12 per hour
Hours: Zero hours, as needed

Who We Are Looking For

We seek a qualified Early Years educator with strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. The ideal candidate is empathetic, flexible, and capable of motivating young learners. Experience in early education is preferred, with a commitment to high standards in teaching and student development.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.