Job type: Full Time, Fixed Term Start date: 1st September 2025 24 March 2025 Job overview: The English International School of Padua is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Computer Science to join its highly motivated and experienced team. - Develop and deliver engaging, interactive lessons - Implement a variety of teaching methods, including project-based learning, group activities, and simulations, to foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Develop lesson plans, assessments, and activities aligned with the school's learning programs - Regularly evaluate student progress, providing constructive feedback to support academic growth and technical competence - Foster a passion for technology - Work with colleagues to integrate Computer Science concepts into other disciplines for cross-curricular learning - Organise and lead extracurricular activities, such as workshops or coding clubs, to engage students beyond the classroom - Participate in Parent-Teacher Conferences and school events to maintain open communication with families and promote the school’s mission - demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues effectively - Collaborative mindset with a commitment to teamwork and sharing best practices - Excellent organisational and time management skills, coupled with a proactive and self-motivated attitude. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and fully enhanced DBS checks. The starting date is 1st September 2025. AboutThe English International School of Padua: The English International School of Padua - Via Forcellini 168 - Padova - 35128 - Italy 39 9 80 22 50 3 About our School - The English International School of Padua (EISP) is one of the leading international schools in the Veneto region, offering education to students aged from 18 months to 18 years. EISP is an evolving school and since opening in 1987 has become the school choice for international and Italian parents looking to provide their children with the highest levels of education._ - EISP operates independently from other international schools; however, it is affiliated with ECIS, the Cambridge Examining Board and it is also an IB World School._ _ Our Mission_: Our educational mission is to provide students with the essential stimuli to develop and reach their full potential in an international learning environment that encourages and motivates them to do their best every day. We guide our students on this important and ambitious journey by: - offering a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment; - providing a solid foundation in knowledge and skills; - expanding critical thinking, open-mindedness, and global awareness; - promoting intercultural understanding and respect; - increasing self-confidence and independent learning; - stimulating creativity, curiosity, and imagination. EISP aims to prepare students to become citizens of the world and lifelong learners who are ready for the challenges of a complex reality through a holistic approach that encompasses all aspects of their personal development. _ Our Vision:_ EISP is dedicated to shaping a future where each student emerges as an empowered global citizen, equipped to prosper in an evolving world. Our goal is to set the standard in educational excellence, nurturing innovation and leadership, along with a perpetual passion for learning. We plan to broaden our campus, enrich our extracurricular activities, and uphold competitive fees to make top-tier education available to everyone. With these pledges, we motivate our students to make significant contributions to society and pursue lives of satisfaction. _ Joining our Team_ - The school follows the academic year from September to June. _T_eaching staff usually work no more than 180 per year (including training days)._ Safeguarding:_we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed._ Diversity:_our success depends on our staff and the scope of our difference is a source of pride. We believe this diversity positively promotes global citizenship and reflects the value of contribution irrespective of one’s personal characteristics and/or background._ Equal opportunities: _we are committed to preserving and promoting equality of opportunity in all sections of our community._ Wellbeing:_we are fully committed to the protection, promotion, and enhancement of the wellbeing of all sections of our community._ _ Privacy:__ please refer to the recruitment privacy policy published on th