About the School - FLORENCE BILINGUAL SCHOOL Florence Bilingual School (FBS) is a bilingual Italian/English school that has been active since 1973. Accredited by Cambridge International, FBS promotes an educational approach and curriculum aimed at the development of each student’s confidence, creativity, and autonomy. Since 2021, FBS has been part of the international Cognita Schools group, an extraordinary community of diverse yet connected schools spanning sixteen different countries. With 50 years of experience, our school offers a high-profile education that skillfully combines tradition and innovation. We prepare students to succeed in life by cultivating a global perspective and a fervent passion for learning. We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to thrive in their personal growth journey, offering them an experience of learning excellence. The school now has an exciting opportunity for a Early Years Teacher for covers that would like to support our fantastic team for a few hours when substitutions are needed. About Cognita Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 100 schools in 16 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 85,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, ‘Thrive in a rapidly evolving world’. At Cognita, we know every student is unique. We nurture their distinct personalities and strengths. We support them academically, socially, and emotionally, wherever they are in the world, wherever they’re starting from. And each and every one of our schools is unique too. We protect what’s special about them, while offering them rich knowledge, opportunities, and best practices. And they get to be part of something bigger. We open their classrooms to the collective wisdom of over 100 schools in 16 countries, ensuring every child gets an education that’s, quite literally, world class. It’s an individual approach that empowers every school, teacher and student to focus on what they do best and thrive. About the role The Early Years Substitute Teacher ensures continuity in student learning by supervising, evaluating, and reporting on student progress. They plan engaging activities aligned with the curriculum, prepare the classroom environment, and set clear learning objectives. The role involves managing student behaviour, adapting teaching for individual needs, and maintaining communication with families and staff. Participation in school activities and collaboration on classroom routines is essential. Who We Are Looking For Benefits at Cognita Co.Co.Co Contract Free lunch provided during Term Time Professional Development Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. EARLY APPLICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW AND APPOINT PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE FOR THE RIGHT APPLICANT. Contratto di lavoro: Collaborazione Durata contratto: 8 mesi