Early Years Teacher

Early Years Teacher

**Location**:Lugano, CH**Date**:7 Nov 2024**Application closing date**:21/11/2025- Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.- In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.- By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.**ROLE SUMMARY**:

**OUR SCHOOL**

**EARLY YEARS**
- As an integral part of the IB Primary Years Programme, our Early Years curriculum takes a trans-disciplinary inquiry approach to learning and is inspired by the philosophy and practice of the world renowned Italian Reggio Approach.
- ELABORATING THEIR UNDERSTANDING THROUGH ALL EXPRESSIVE, CREATIVE, VERBAL AND MATHEMATICAL LANGUAGES
- CREATING NATURAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND THE EXPRESSIVE ARTS
- FULL IMMERSION IN AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONTEXT
- The Early Years curriculum is founded on the belief that all children are naturally curious and disposed to learning. They are creative, imaginative, energetic and resourceful. The focus of the curriculum aims to capitalise on these natural dispositions by providing meaningful, authentic activities in which children can become absorbed, committed and successful.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**:

- have had recent, demonstrable experience teaching secondary within the 11-18 age range;
- be an enthusiastic and passionate teacher with a love of teaching and the ability to convey this successfully to students;
- be an EU passport holder or already be in possession of a valid visa that enables her or him to work in Switzerland.
- be resilient, reflective and possessed of a good sense of humour
- Previous experience with IB programmes is a distinct advantage. Further training will be offered, together with relocation assistance.

**WHY WORK WITH US**:

- A knowledgeable and talented staff body committed to supporting the very best in student achievement.
- IB professional development during employment
- A very competitive salary in the region
- Support settling in to Switzerland or Italy
- Further leadership and professional development
- An exciting opportunity to be part of a new school build and development
- Cooked lunches provided free daily.

**TO APPLY**:

- CV with photo;
- Contact details of three referees (one of which must be the Head or Principal from your most recent appointment), who you give your consent for us to approach before interview.

**SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT**
- Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.