Secondary School German Teacher

Are you an outstanding, creative and energetic German teacher? Would you like to join a welcoming community in a brand new, growing and supportive school, located in a beautiful setting?

International School of Central Switzerland offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are passionate about the development of our young school and enjoy promoting a love of learning.

International School of Central Switzerland
ISCS is a truly Cambridge International  School that serves our whole community. We provide a world-class education and expect excellent educational outcomes. This provides for a stimulating environment, where hard work and commitment are rewarded. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a school. If you want to join us on that journey, make a genuine difference to children’s lives and become a better teacher then please read on! We are proud to be one of few Cambridge schools in Switzerland. The result is a community of students, parents and staff that are highly supportive of the aims of the school and work together to maximize opportunities for all.

The successful applicant for the teaching post will: 

• Have a teaching qualification.  
• Have relevant experience in a UK or International School following the Secondary or National Curriculum of England and Wales 
• Experience of teaching other subjects such as ICT or Business studies.
• Be a Fluent English speaker 
• Experience of using technology to promote learning
• Have EU/UK citizenship or Swiss Passport.
• Have experience of working with pupils for whom English is not their first language or at least be prepared for it. 
• Knowledge and understanding of positive classroom management.
• Set clear objectives for all students and maintain intervention strategies, identifying individual learning targets.
• Be motivated towards and enthusiastic about contributing to the further development of the school. 
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students. ?
• Be an outstanding student-centred classroom practitioner possessing depth of subject knowledge.

The Role
We are seeking an outstanding Secondary German teacher to join the Secondary School with immediate effect. Candidates need to be enthusiastic about teaching German to our Secondary School students in an inclusive school setting. Experience of teaching other subjects such as ICT could be an asset. We are looking for someone who is passionate about international education, creative in their thinking and a student of learning. The successful candidate will also be adaptable, motivated by challenge and an excellent classroom practitioner.

What do we look for?
All of our teachers must have a bachelor’s degree  and teaching qualifications  (PGCE is preferable). Experience of teaching the British National Curriculum or Cambridge International programmes is essential.

Application process
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a letter of application and your CV, including two referees, to manager@isocs.ch Your letter should be addressed to the Director of Education, Mr Alexander Wickham.
Please note that an appointment may be made prior to this if an exceptional candidate is found.

ISCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appropriate checks will be made during the recruitment process.

International School of Central Switzerland reserves the right to contact any of your previous employers but, if not listed as referees, we will only do so after discussion with you. ?

• Closing date 15 January 2020
• Starting in January 2020

More about International School of Central Switzerland: www.isocs.ch