Pyp Homeroom Teacher

Job Description

We are currently looking for an exceptional PYP Teacher from August 2026. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be processed on a rolling basis. We are looking for passionate teachers who give their students hope for the future and can help them grow and be better than their previous best.

Classroom Teaching Responsibilities (80%)

• Establish engaging, inquiry-driven classroom environments aligned with the IB philosophy and the school’s mission

• Plan and deliver transdisciplinary units within the PYP framework

• Model and promote the IB Learner Profile attributes

• Assess and respond to student progress using a range of strategies

• Prepare lessons, assessments, and reports aligned with IB and school requirements

• Use the learning management system effectively

• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students and parents

• Support students’ wellbeing and collaborate with Programme Heads and the School Counsellor when needed

Team Responsibilities (15%)

• Collaborate in unit planning, curriculum development, and interdisciplinary projects

• Share resources, expertise, and best practices with colleagues

• Engage in professional development related to IB pedagogy and current educational trends

School-wide Responsibilities (5%)

• Serve as a Homeroom Teacher

• Contribute to a positive and supportive school culture

• Undertake cover lessons and supervision duties as required

• Attend meetings (staff, subject, interdisciplinary, homeroom) as scheduled

• Fulfil supervision duties (lunch, arrival/dismissal, bus, break, etc.)

Required Skills/Abilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or relevant subject area from an accredited institution

• Recognized teaching qualification

• Experience and/or training in the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) preferred

• Valid right to work in Italy (EU passport or valid work visa)

• Clean and satisfactory police background checks

• Excellent English proficiency (CEFR level C1–C2)

Experience

• Minimum of two years of recent and relevant teaching experience in a comparable international or IB school environment

• Strong understanding of the IB PYP framework, including:

  • Transdisciplinary learning

  • Concepts, knowledge, skills, and action

  • IB Learner Profile

  • Approaches to Learning (ATL)

• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, inquiry-based units aligned with the PYP Programme of Inquiry

• Experience with formative and summative assessment practices within the IB framework

• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs

• Effective integration of digital tools to enhance learning

• Strong planning and organisational skills