Head of French Primary Section

Head of French Primary Section
Native Level French Speaker

The Institut International de Lancy is a private international school offering high-quality teaching geared to 21st Century, for students from Maternelle to Lycée, in French, English and Bilingual sections. Within this multicultural environment, the school is recruiting a: 

Outline of role:

Educational leadership

• You will take an active role with the executive leadership in reflective thought on the development of the School, primary teaching educational policies as prescribed in the overall pedagogical offer, as well as on all questions regarding the development of the School, general management.
• Your will initiate proposals with the executive leadership.

Staff management

• You will lead the team of teaching staff in close collaboration with your Deputy Head.
• You will provide inspiration and steer educational and pedagogical policy defined with the executive leadership.
• You will incite teachers to contribute to innovative projects and ensure good practices.
• You will ascertain the availability of educational staff resources, anticipate needs and set up strategies for skills development, recruitment and professional training at Maternelle and Primary level. 

Organisation

• You will coordinate procedures within the section in collaboration with other heads of section.
• You will manage general staff operations and those relating to the French Primary Section.
  Communication
• You will maintain excellent communication with parents, teachers, the Directors and different support services.
• As a representative of the School, you will convey its values.

Qualifications and skills:

• Higher education and extensive experience in primary education;
• Perfect knowledge of French and international education systems;
• Experience in leadership and school management;
• Excellent communication skills and a strong interest in teamwork;
• Respect of the rules of management and good teaching practices; 
• French native-speaker with an excellent command of English;
• Good knowledge of new technologies and a keen interest in 21st Century education.

Documents required:

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of motivation
3. Work certificates
4. 2 referees

Documents to be provided at time of employment:

• Swiss or European passport, or valid work permit
• Extracts of criminal record (classical and special)

Email address for applications: rh@iil.ch

Postal address:

Institut International de Lancy
À l’attention du service des Ressources Humaines
Avenue Eugène-Lance 24
CP 1810
CH-1211 Genève 26