MIDDLE SCHOOL/CAMBRIDGE LOWER SECONDARY TEACHER WITH QTS (Multi-Subject) Full-time Position | Relocation and Accommodation Provided Location: Palermo, Southern Italy Start Date: September 2026 Pre-start Professional Engagement: March (training) and June (curriculum planning) About the School The Keynes Institute is a Cambridge International School delivering the Cambridge Lower Secondary programme within the framework of the Italian paritaria system. All Cambridge subjects are taught in English and aligned with British curriculum standards. This is not an ESL or conversational English teaching role. The Role We are seeking a qualified Lower Secondary Teacher with a Secondary PGCE and QTS who is confident teaching multiple Cambridge subjects. This role is designed for an adaptable and versatile teacher able to deliver a broad curriculum rather than highly specialised subject instruction. The teacher works in close collaboration and co-teaching arrangements with Italian colleagues and reports directly to the Academic Coordinator. The teacher will also work with Year 1 Class, one hour a day. Subjects Taught Wellbeing, Global Perspectives, Art and Design, Science, Physical Education, Music, Mathematics, English, English as a Second Language, Digital Literacy, Computing, Humanities. Teaching Load 16 weekly teaching hours per class 2 classes Total: 32 weekly teaching hours Essential Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field PGCE Secondary (Postgraduate Certificate in Education – Secondary) with QTS (qualified teacher status) Strong pedagogical training and flexibility across disciplines Ability to teach a broad curriculum confidently Experience or readiness to work within the Cambridge International framework Willingness to relocate to Italy Strong interpersonal skills and a high level of empathy, particularly in working with adolescents and within a collaborative school environment Experience with EAL and SEN pupils High level of precision and reliability in completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines, with clear and timely reporting to the Academic Coordinator Strong interest in international collaboration and intercultural professional exchange Desirable Requirements Previous experience in Cambridge International Schools or the UK secondary system Italian Language Professional Development and Planning In March 2026, the successful candidate will complete Cambridge syllabus-specific online training, fully funded by the school. In June 2026, the teacher will take part in in-depth curriculum alignment and planning with Italian colleagues under academic supervision. Contract and Benefits Full-time contract from September to July Working hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday School meals included Accommodation provided Additional Benefits Long-term professional growth opportunities as the Cambridge section expands Company-funded professional development Positive, empathetic and collaborative working environment Large green campus in the city centre Excellent quality of life in a culturally rich Mediterranean city