English Teacher

Middle School English Teacher
Location: Cantù (near Como), Italy
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the School
Our client is a well-established bilingual international school located in Cantù, a charming town in northern Italy just 15 minutes from Lake Como and less than an hour from Milan. The school serves students from preschool through middle school and offers a unique educational experience that blends the Italian Ministerial Curriculum with international methodologies. With a strong focus on bilingualism, global citizenship, and whole-child development, the school creates a nurturing, inclusive, and academically ambitious environment. Students benefit from small class sizes, a creative and inquiry-based approach to learning, and a range of interdisciplinary and outdoor education projects that enrich their personal and academic growth.

The Role
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Middle School English Teacher to join the team from September 2025. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality English lessons that develop students confidence, communication, and critical thinking. You will play an active role in curriculum planning, assessment, and reporting, while also contributing to the wider life of the school community. Flexibility, creativity, and a strong commitment to international education are essential.

Main Responsibilities

• Teach English to Middle School students with a focus on both written and spoken language

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate engaging, student-centered lessons aligned with curriculum objectives

• Meet the schools standards for assessment, evaluation, and progress reporting

• Use formative assessment to plan future learning and personalise instruction

• Create a classroom environment that promotes active learning and inclusion

• Collaborate with the Leadership Team and student support staff to support holistic development

• Support the development of independent learning and group work

• Maintain positive classroom behaviour and promote a strong work ethic

• Engage in continuous professional development, lesson observations, and peer feedback

• Actively contribute to co-curricular activities, trips, and school events

• Support wellbeing and safeguarding procedures in coordination with designated staff

• Communicate effectively with families and colleagues

Candidate Profile

Education & Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Education (or equivalent)

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or international teaching certification

• Qualified to teach students aged 11 - 14 (middle school level)

• Native English speaker or C2-level English proficiency

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching in a secondary or middle school environment

• Passion for teaching, with creativity and a strong work ethic

• Experience with inquiry-based, project-based, or cross-curricular teaching

• Ability to adapt to a bilingual and multicultural school environment

• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills

• Commitment to inclusive practice, safeguarding, and professional integrity

• Previous experience in international or independent schools is an asset

• Coaching or extracurricular involvement is a plus

Benefits
The school offers a competitive benefits package, including a salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Teachers enjoy a supportive, collegial environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to live and work in a beautiful region of Italy. Cantù offers the perfect balance of small-town charm and easy access to the cultural, culinary, and natural treasures of nearby Como and Milan.

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