Application Pack

Junior School Class
Teacher
(Maternity Cover )

Reference Number:
260902

Deadline:
Friday 18 October 2026, 4.00pm CEST

Welcome to St Georgeʼs British International School

We are delighted that you are considering applying for a leadership position at St Georgeʼs British
International School Rome.

St Georgeʼs is the original and leading British curriculum school in Rome. St Georgeʼs was
established in 1958 to serve the needs of Romeʼs international and internationally-minded
communities. Many of our families are connected either to the United Nations or to embassies in
Rome and the Vatican City. They take pride in belonging to a diverse, inclusive and friendly school
community committed to standards of excellence in education that are recognised worldwide.

Our Vision is to be the best International School in Europe where all learners discover their passion
and purpose, developing the character, skills and confidence to make a difference in the world.
Our Mission is to ensure that all learners become the best version of themselves, in an
environment of collaboration, respect and kindness. We focus on the inspirational teaching and
holistic development of highly committed, aspirational and resilient learners.

St Georgeʼs Senior School is based at La Storta, to the North West of the City. St Georgeʼs Seniors is
intentionally inclusive, but its results at GCSE and IB are consistently on a par with selective
independent schools in the UK. Many pupils proceed to Oxbridge, the Ivy League and to leading
universities across continental Europe. According to Spearʼs Schools Index 2026, St Georgeʼs is
among the top 10 most academically successful international schools in continental Europe and
among the top 100 schools worldwide.

This is a particularly exciting time to join St Georgeʼs. The school is midway through a multimillion
euro redevelopment of its La Storta campus. This programme has already resulted in a near
doubling of the size of the school site and includes plans for a new canteen, state-of-the-art
performance spaces and a swimming pool. The governors last year appointed Mr. Alex Crossman as
Principal and Chief Executive to lead the next phase of St Georgeʼs evolution and expansion.

Be A Part of Our Special Community

Our incredible students come from well over 100 different countries and this infuses our school
with vibrancy, inclusivity, tolerance, respect and support. Our highly qualified team of teachers
includes many leading educationalists and experts in their field who inspire the pupils to genuinely
be the best they can be.

We are dedicated to not only recruiting and retaining the best teachers, but also to ensuring that
we constantly develop and improve the education that they provide for our pupils through a focus
on training, coaching, research and innovation. Unlike many international schools, where high
rates of turnover are the norm, St Georgeʼs core faculty and leadership have chosen to stay
long-term and to build lives in Rome. The large number of children of staff who attend the school,
across all phases, further contributes to a family atmosphere.

Our resolute commitment to independence and to our not-for-profit status further differentiate St
Georgeʼs from others and allows us to invest all retained earnings in the quality of our studentsʼ
experience.

School Accolades Include

- Top 10 Private Schools in Europe, Spears Index (2025, 2024)

Top 15 Schools in Europe: Schools Index by Carfax (2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021,

2020) Finalist, British International School of the Year, International Schools of the Year

Awards (October 2024) Top 100 IB Schools in the World (Summer 2025 Examination Session) British School Overseas (BSO) Accredited Status (2024 - 2027) COBIS Accredited Member with Double Beacon Status (Learning & Teaching,

Governance) (2023) Newcastle United Foundation Football School (the Club and Foundationʼs first

International School partner)



ABRSM Partner Programme School (Second Worldwide International School Partner) Trinity Cultural Experience Badge (2025/2026) AFEC (Athlete Friendly Education Centre) School (one of just 40 worldwide) UAL Art & Design Foundation Diploma Accreditation (one of only four centres outside

of the UK)

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Our schoolʼs practices reflect and are aligned with the written Expectations of the International
Taskforce on Child Protection.

St Georgeʼs British International School is committed to safeguarding and to promoting the safety
and welfare of children, young people and adults. Every member of staff employed at St Georgeʼs
has a responsibility to safeguard. St Georgeʼs endeavours to provide a safe and welcoming
environment where all staff and learners are respected and valued.

The schoolʼs Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, applicable to all employees, includes the
procedures for spotting and reporting child protection concerns, the role of Designated
Safeguarding Leads, procedures, actions, referral processes and support measures.

Junior School Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

St Georgeʼs British International School is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Junior School
Class Teacher to join our friendly team commencing in February 2027 for maternity cover. The
successful candidate will be based at the La Storta Junior School campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

- Encourage each pupil to develop and learn through your enthusiastic and personalised

teaching, which challenges their thinking and reasoning, nurtures their curiosity and
supports them in acquiring independence

- Use rigorous record keeping and follow up, to document the pupilsʼ learning and support

their development as learners
- Be aware of, and comply with, all school policies including those for assessment, teaching

and learning, and reporting
- Develop and share schemes of work and resources, using in-house formats and to assist

with covering colleagues as required
- Attend all meetings and INSET as required

Pastoral

- Demonstrate professional curiosity in relation to each studentʼs 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

schoolʼs pastoral policies

- Be familiar with all the schoolʼs 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 Parentsʼ Evenings, Assemblies and other school events after school during term

time as the Head of School/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 schoolʼs Self Evaluation and Strategic 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, Vice Principal Junior

Schools or Head of Junior School

Personal Skills

The successful candidate will be:

- An ambassador of St Georgeʼs at all times
- A role model in relation to the schoolʼs 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 schoolʼs induction and professional review processes

- Able to present a professional image in line with the high expectations of St Georgeʼs
- 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 260902

Application Deadline Friday 18 October 2026, 4.00pm CEST

Start Date February 2027

Availability (full-time/tempo parziale) Full-time

Contract Maternity contract

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

Please complete an online application form via www.stgeorge.school.it/staff/vacancies.
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
and detail: 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 Georgeʼs should be familiar with the schoolʼs Safeguarding and Child Protection
Policy available at www.stgeorge.school.it/policies. A copy of the Staff Code of Conduct and
Whistleblowing Policy will be made available to shortlisted candidates.

Conditional Offer of Appointment

Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon the following:

- Verification of identity, qualifications and professional status
- A safeguarding check
- Receipt of at least three satisfactory references (one of which should be from your current

or most recent Principal, Head of School or line manager)

- Verification of medical fitness (completion of a medical declaration)
- Social media screening

Non-EU applicants will be required to produce their university transcript with courses taken
and final grade of their first Degree.

Remuneration

Package details will be available to shortlisted candidates upon request.

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.

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