Primary/Elementary School Teacher (Maternity Leave)
Le Regent International School
Switzerland
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 3 June 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an inspiring and motivated Primary/Elementary School Teacher to fill a maternity leave position starting September 2024. While likely non-residential, the ideal candidate should exude the optimism needed to integrate into a boarding environment and contribute positively to the Junior School atmosphere. Above all, we're seeking someone with a passion for cultivating a love for learning and who can bring boundless enthusiasm to their teaching.
The current post is for Grade 1 (UK Year 2/US grade 1) and candidates must have a proven track record in teaching KS1 English and Maths. The role will also include the teaching of IPC, Phonics, Sport and Forest School; experience of teaching in these areas is desirable but not essential.
PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS
- To be a Primary specialist, able to promote a love of learning and create dynamic and engaging lessons
- To facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils and creating an effective and stimulating learning environment
- To work as part of a team, reviewing and developing the curriculum and producing resources and schemes of work to support learning for the full ability range
- To be able teach across the full primary age range
- To enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the School through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observations, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development
- To contribute to our boarding provision through weekly duties and a contribution to the broader life of the school
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES
We reserve the right to appoint the right candidate ahead of the closing date. Appointment to take effect from August 2024.
Le Régent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
UK APPLICANTS
UK nationals should be aware that regulations to obtain a work permit are both lengthy and considerably tighter for third-state (such as UK) nationals than they are for most Europeans. Although it is possible that we will appoint a UK national, preference will be given to candidates possessing a Swiss residence permit or an EU/EFTA passport.
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About Le Regent International School
Le Régent International School is a 4-18 independent co-educational boarding and day school. Founded in 2015, it is the youngest and the most modern international boarding school in Switzerland. Le Régent is a dynamic and growing IB World School. We provide a multilingual and multicultural educational environment to over 250 students from 45 countries.
The school is committed to holistic educational principles, combining demanding academic curricula with extensive sporting, arts and public-speaking programmes, leading to IGCSEs in Grade 10 and the International Baccalaureate (or the Régent Graduation Diploma) in IB2. Language options are particularly strong and many students speak at least two languages fluently. Le Régent International School is an official examination centre for the IB Diploma Programme, SATs, IELTS and Edexcel IGCSEs.
Located in Crans-Montana in the Valais canton, Le Régent’s Outdoor Education programme comprising frequent expeditions, wild camping, ski-touring and cross-country skiing, takes full advantage of its stunning location to provide students with the personal skills and understanding of the environment that will serve them well in the future.
Our boarding school in the sunny Swiss canton of Valais, is the ideal place for students to become all they can be amongst inspiring students and educators in a family-like atmosphere.
At the same time, Le Régent is proud of its commitment to contemporary pedagogy. It is an Apple Distinguished school and a large proportion of its faculty are accomplished and intelligent users of technology inside and outside the classroom. An accredited IB school, Le Régent paves the way to the most promising universities in the world while respecting each student’s specific interests and concentrating on their strengths.
Who students are today is of great importance to us. However, who they want to become and how they want to shape the world of tomorrow is even more important.
Director General
Bernd J. Westermeyer
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