Secondary School History and English Teacher

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

This year, The 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 KS3 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 Swiss Passport or EU/UK citizenship. 
• 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 History and English teacher to join the Secondary School with in mid February. Candidates need to be enthusiastic about teaching both History and English to our Secondary School students in an inclusive school setting. Experience of teaching other subjects such as ICT and Cambridge Global Perspectives 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.

The 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 February 2020

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