Senior Teacher of Economics and/or Business
St. George's International School
Switzerland
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Salary + Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 25/03/2025
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2025
Job overview
ROLE SUMMARY:
St. George’s International School is looking for an IB & IGCSE Economics and Business Teacher to deliver engaging and high-quality lessons to Senior School students. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the curriculum according to the age and abilities of the students while maintaining the school’s core values both inside and outside the classroom. This role requires a motivated and dedicated professional with experience teaching IB and IGCSE Economics and/or Business. We are seeking a teacher with experience in the field, who is committed to student progress, professional growth, and fostering a positive learning environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach IB and IGCSE economics and/or business.
• Strive for excellence as a practitioner, with the drive and energy to inspire outstanding teaching and learning outcomes.
• Commit to delivering the curriculum in an engaging, inquiry-based manner.
• Prepare students for IB (DP) assessments, including Internal Assessments (IAs) and Extended Essays (EEs).
• Adhere to faculty assessment policies and practices.
• Attend parent-teacher/guardian conferences and meetings as required by the school.
• Write detailed and constructive reports on student progress in alignment with school policies.
• Participate in team meetings and engage with colleagues to enhance curriculum development and teaching strategies, particularly within the Humanities faculty.
• Cover classes, when necessary, in the absence of colleagues.
• Act as a role model for students and represent the school positively, adhering to its dress code and behavioural expectations.
• Promote a collaborative and supportive working environment, contributing as a dynamic team member.
• Support students as a tutor and form part of the pastoral fabric of the school.
• Offer a club as part of the extra-curricular programme.
• Demonstrate an international mindset and collaborate effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Proven experience teaching IB and IGCSE economics and / or business.
• A degree in Economics, Business, or a related field.
• A recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of IBDP assessment criteria, Internal Assessments (IAs), and Extended Essays (EEs).
• Ability to set clear expectations and ambitious goals, adapting teaching styles based on feedback to ensure optimal student outcomes.
• Strong assessment skills to evaluate student progress and provide actionable feedback to enhance performance.
• Excellent preparation and planning skills, with confidence in integrating ICT into teaching.
• Genuine care and attention to student welfare, ensuring a positive and supportive learning environment.
• Previous experience teaching Senior School students (aged 15 -18 years) and confidence in managing diverse classroom dynamics.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and a mindset focused on improvement.
C2-level English proficiency (or native equivalent).
About St. George's International School
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
St. George's International School is a premium day and boarding school for boys and girls from the age of 18 months to 18 years, comprising over 60 nationalities. Situated on the banks of Lake Geneva, with magnificent views of the Alps, the school occupies 12 acres of beautiful landscape and gardens: a peaceful and inspiring environment for learning.
St. George’s International School aims to equip students both academically and socially for progression to top universities and the world beyond. Students are prepared for public examination at International General Certificate of Secondary Education, IGCSE and International Baccalaureate, IB, as well as through General Diploma, GD.
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