Cover Teacher Primary

About the school

International School of Milan is part of Inspired Education, the leading global group of premium schools with a portfolio of 125 private schools across 6 continents. Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, forming an international family that nurtures each student’s academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic and innovative learning environment. The group employs over 14,000 staff and invests heavily in professional development and career mobility.

The role

International School of Milan is seeking a Cover Teacher for Primary to cover a two-month period starting late August 2026. The position also requires recurring availability to provide short, occasional cover when needed. Immediate availability is an advantage. Cover requests may be for a single day or brief periods across the academic year. The school values educators who bring flexibility, professionalism and a genuine commitment to supporting high-quality learning.

Key responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging, inclusive and child-centred learning experiences.
• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning and support progress.
• Help create and maintain a stimulating, well-organised and inclusive classroom environment.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing and social development using supportive approaches.
• Assist in observing, recording and sharing student progress with teaching staff.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Supervise pupils during break times, lunch, school trips and events.
• Assist with preparation of learning materials, classroom displays and resources.
• Contribute to classroom routines, transitions and day-to-day organisation.
• Uphold safeguarding, behaviour and child protection policies at all times.

Requirements

• Relevant experience working with children, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and professional conduct expectations in schools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff and parents.
• A warm, patient and proactive approach, with high expectations for pupil behaviour and engagement.
• Flexibility and a collaborative mindset, with willingness to support across a range of classroom and school activities.
• Ability to support learning effectively in both group and one-to-one settings, including behaviour and classroom management.
• Experience in an international or diverse school environment (desirable).
• Additional language skills relevant to the school location (advantageous but not essential).

How to apply

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