Teacher of Biology

Teacher of Biology (Senior School)

St George’s is seeking a Teacher of Biology (Senior School) to join the Science Department on a full term basis beginning in September 2025. This post offers an exciting opportunity to teach Biology up to IGCSE and IB levels, as well as Science in Key Stage 3. The successful candidate will be an accomplished subject specialist able to inspire and enthuse pupils. In addition, the ability to teach IB Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) would be an advantage.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.

School Accolades

Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2024)

Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year Awards (October 2024)

Nominee, Specialist Provision Provider of the Year, TES Awards for International Schools (2024) Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2023 Examination Session) COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching, Governance) (2023) British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027) Top 125 Schools in the World: Schools Index by Carfax (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) Duties and Responsibilities Teaching and Learning Teach Biology across the Senior School, including to IBDP (Standard level and Higher level) Encourage all pupils to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up Be aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting Develop and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats Assist with covering colleagues as required Attend all meetings and INSET as required Pastoral

Nominee, Specialist Provision Provider of the Year, TES Awards for International Schools (2024)

Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2023 Examination Session)

COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching, Governance) (2023)

British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027)

 Top 125 Schools in the World: Schools Index by Carfax (2023, 2022, 2021, 2020)

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

Teach Biology across the Senior School, including to IBDP (Standard level and Higher level)

Encourage all pupils to reach their academic potential through enthusiastic and personalised teaching, tailored challenge, rigorous record keeping and follow up

Be aware of, and comply with, all the School policies including those for marking and assessment, teaching and learning and reporting

Develop and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats

Assist with covering colleagues as required

Attend all meetings and INSET as required

Pastoral

Demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each student’s wellbeing and welfare, and foster the personal and social developments of each student in their care

Actively promote the social, moral and cultural ethos of the school community

Create an atmosphere of support by being aware of, and fully compliant with, all of the school’s pastoral policies

Be familiar with all the school’s policies on Health and Safety and be proactive in ensuring the safety of all members of the school community at all times

Promote exemplary behaviour and a responsible attitude amongst pupils

Be aware of and act upon all policies regarding the safeguarding of children

Professional

Promote pride in the school among the pupil body through high standards of dress, behaviour and commitment

Ensure that all communication is acted upon appropriately and in a timely manner

Attend Parents’ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events during term time as the Principal may from time to time require

Be responsible for all school resources, particularly those in your care, reporting damage or loss to the appropriate authority within the school

Contribute to the virtual learning environment, the website, social media and publications in support of your work

Contribute to the school’s Self Evaluation and Development Plan

Foster a close partnership with parents, initiating contact in appropriate circumstances and ensuring that there is a record of this

Carry out any reasonable professional request made by the Principal or Head of School

Personal Skills

The successful candidate will be:

An ambassador of St George’s at all times

A role model in relation to the school’s core values of Internationalism, Inclusivity and Excellence

Enthusiastic and passionate about education with a sound understanding of UK best practice

Reliable and respectful in their dealings with all members of the school community

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 both independently and collaboratively

Creative and innovative across and beyond the curriculum

Able to work successfully under pressure, with excellent organisational skills

Reliable and respectful

Able to demonstrate a positive and proactive attitude towards participation in professional development and the school’s induction and professional review processes

Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St George’s

A talented communicator

A confident and competent user of IT in the classroom and for administrative purposes.

Formal Qualifications / Experience

A good UK Honours Degree (or equivalent)

A certified teaching qualification (i.e. Qualified Teacher Status)

A distinguished record of teaching

A strong record of professional development.How to Apply

Reference Number 241204

Application Deadline Friday 17 January 2025, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date September 2025 (can commence as early as April 2025)

Availability (full-time/part-time) Full-time

Contract Permanent (starting with one-year contract)

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Early application is strongly encouraged.

Please complete an online application form  on St George's School website. Shortlisted candidates will have references taken up prior to interview.

Supporting Statement

The Supporting Statement is an instrumental part of our shortlisting process and should address: the reason you are applying for the role, why you feel that you are a suitable candidate for the role to which you are applying, your skills and experience, and an explanation of any gaps in employment during your career.

Additional Application Guidance

The Education and Qualifications section of the application form must be completed in full (including grades obtained). References provided should always include your current employer. If you are currently working in education, please note that your first referee must be the Headteacher/Principal of the school that you are currently employed with.

School Policies

Applicants to St George’s should be familiar with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy available on St George's School website. A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.Equal Opportunities

St George's is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to a policy of treating all its employees and job applicants equally. Discrimination will not be made on the grounds of age, race, religion, disability, marital status, gender, re-assigned gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or other basis.