English Language and Literature Teacher

Globeducate; Roma; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch vouchers

Professional development opportunities

International teaching community

Job summary

Globeducate International Schools is seeking an enthusiastic Secondary English language and Literature Teacher with a strong IB DP background to join our multicultural school community in Italy. The role focuses on delivering engaging IB DP English A and literature instruction to high school students, with opportunities to teach IGCSE and middle school classes as applicable.

The successful candidate will bring recent IB DP experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for inquiry-based

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English literature or closely related field.
• Teaching certification, IB DP English A qualification preferred.
• Proven experience teaching IB DP HL and SL or international education experience.
• Familiarity with IGCSE curricula is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of inquiry-based learning and assessment in IB.

Responsibilities

• Teach high school English language and Literature within the IB Diploma Programme.
• Teach IGCSE and/or Middle School classes as applicable.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with IB DP curriculum and inquiry-based learning.
• Assess progress with formative and summative assessments with feedback.
• Employ differentiated teaching to address diverse learning needs.

Skills

English instruction

Curriculum planning

Differentiated instruction

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English literature

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Globeducate International Schools

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Secondary English language and Literature Teacher with a strong background in the IB DP curriculum. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about teaching and learning and thrives in a multicultural and collaborative school environment.

The successful candidate will have recent experience of teaching English to Middle and High School students, as well as to IB Diploma level and will also be adaptable, motivated by challenge and an excellent, highly organised classroom practitioner.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high school English language and Literature courses as part of the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP), ensuring the delivery of engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons;
• Teach classes in IGCSE and /or Middle School
• Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the IB DP curriculum and promote critical thinking, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning;
• Assess students' progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely and constructive feedback to encourage academic growth;
• Foster an inclusive and supportive classroom environment that caters to the diverse learning needs of students, using differentiated teaching strategies;
• Encourage a growth mindset and develop students' passion for English and Literature, helping them build essential skills for their future academic and professional endeavours;
• Collaborate with colleagues in the department and across the school to share best practices and resources.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in English literature or a closely related field. A Master's degree or further qualification is preferred;
• Teaching certification, with preference given to those with an IB DP English A teaching qualification or experience;
• Proven experience teaching IB DP (both Higher Level and Standard Level) or equivalent experience in international education;
• Familiarity with the IGCSE curricula is an advantage;
• Strong understanding of the principles and practices of inquiry-based learning and assessment in the IB system.

Skills and Attributes

• Passion for English language, literature and teaching, with the ability to inspire students and foster a love for the subject;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to balance multiple responsibilities;
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving, with a focus on continuous improvement;
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to the needs of the school and students;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with students, parents, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

We Offer

• Lunch vouchers.
• Supportive, innovative, and internationally minded teaching environment.
• Access to a wide range of professional development opportunities within the Globeducate network.

True impact starts when we dare to Be Excellent, Be Supportive, Be a Pioneer, and Be Global.

Globeducate is one of the world’s leading international K-12 education groups, with a network of schools and educational brands across multiple countries. Our schools are united by a shared commitment to educational excellence, innovation, international mindedness, and the development of students who graduate as global citizens who can shape the world. Colleagues at Globeducate benefit from working within a collaborative international community that values continuous improvement, professional learning and the sharing of best practice across the group.

Globeducate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender status, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with barred list where appropriate), checks with past employers, including overseas police checks, online searches and relevant pre-employment safeguarding assessments.