Job type: Full Time, Maternity Cover Start date: 25 August 2025 30 April 2025 Job overview: St. Stephen's School Rome is a prestigious international school located in the heart of Italy, offering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. We are currently seeking a full-time ESS Teacher to join our team on a maternity cover contract basis. Position: ESS Teacher Contract Terms: Maternity Cover Position Type: Teacher Curriculum: International Education Stage: High/Secondary School Department: Science Subject: Earth Sciences/Environmental Skills and Qualifications: - Minimum Bachelor Degree in Education or related field - Teaching experience in IB Environmental Systems and Societies - At least 2 years teaching experience of science at the high school level - Familiarity with international curriculum standards and best practices in science education - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to create engaging lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles Values and Attitudes: - Passionate about fostering a love for science and environmental awareness among students - Committed to creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment - Dedicated to continuous professional development and growth as an educator - Collaborative mindset, willing to work closely with colleagues, students, and parents AboutSt. Stephen's School Rome: St. Stephen's School Rome - Via Aventina 3 - Rome - 00153 - Italy 39 575 0605 St. Stephen's School is a mixed, four-year, independent, non-denominational, boarding and day, English language international school, situated in Rome in Italy. It provides an academic programme modelled on the American independent school tradition of comprehensive college and university preparation in six academic areas: English, Foreign and Classical Language, History, Experimental Sciences, Mathematics and Arts. St. Stephen's School was established in 1964 by the Rev. John O. Patterson, former Headmaster of the Kent School in Connecticut, and the first seniors graduated in 1966. In 1975, St. Stephen's became the first school in Italy to offer the International Baccalaureate programme and, two years later, it celebrated its first two IB Diploma graduates. Head of School Jill Muti Mission St. Stephen’s is an American school providing an international education in a caring, culturally rich environment, empowering students to become independent and creative learners prepared for a complex world. Philosophy and Vision Mens (mind):the ability to think critically, creatively and scientifically, coupled with a good dose of natural curiosity; Voluntas (will):the motivation to succeed and the potential to excel academically; Gratia (influence):interpreted as personal and social integrity, cooperation and concern for others and commitment to community, both local and global. These long standing principles underpin the five core values of care, scholarship, independence, integrity, and creativity that we embrace and practice as a community everyday.