Primary School Teacher - Maternity Cover

About the role

St. Louise School, for its Caviglia campus in Milan, is looking for a Primary Years Teacher to cover maternity leave, starting from January 2027. The school welcomes 2 to 14-year-olds in a caring international setting for more than 500 students from 50 nationalities. Candidates with previous experience of the IB PYP curriculum are preferred, but others with a commitment to high standards and innovative approaches are welcome. The salary starts from EUR 30,000.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that match the school's curriculum, policies and external assessment requirements, differentiating learning so each student makes outstanding progress.
• Assess students' in-class and at-home learning regularly and give targeted feedback.
• Create a classroom and school environment where students feel valued, supported and ready to take risks.
• Work with colleagues, share best practice and contribute to the co-curricular programme and whole-school initiatives.
• Maintain open, constructive communication with parents.

Required profile

• PGCE, QTS or equivalent, with excellent academic credentials and, ideally, evidence of post-graduate study.
• Valid EU passport and work permit.
• Experience of pastoral care and student wellbeing, and of assessing progress and giving feedback.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.