Teacher of Chemistry

La Côte International School is a highly successful, growing 3-18 school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. 

LCIS is one of 42 schools world-wide, which is part of the Nord Anglia Education organisation. In September 2014 the school moved to a purpose built campus amidst the orchards and vineyards near Aubonne in the La Côte region of the Vaud canton. 

Scope and purpose of the job

In order to fill this role effectively, the successful candidate will need to have a diverse range of qualities, competencies and experience. An IB MYP/DP Chemistry teacher should be an adaptable and inspiring educator, with the ability to deliver a coherent, integrated, broad, inquiry-based programme.

He/She should be an outstanding teacher, learner, motivator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills, and should be capable of preparing students for international programmes in a stimulating, challenging and well-organised learning environment.

He/She should be able to provide professional expertise, high quality teaching and learning, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To implement MYP/DP policy and strategic plans
• To liaise with the IB MYP/DP team and the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of MYP/DP Chemistry and Integrated Science programmes
• To participate in the design, development, implementation and review of assessment and reporting systems
• To promote the health and safety of assigned classes, especially in a lab-based environment
• To participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings
• To encourage the team spirit in the secondary school and develop links with colleagues across the school
• To contribute to community service and global citizenship goals
• To contribute to the extra-curricular activities programme of the school
• To bring initiatives to help build and further develop an already successful science department
• To contribute to the development of a positive attitude between Chemistry and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.
• To enhance the professional standing of the faculty

Qualifications and experience

• Qualified teacher status appropriate to the teaching duties to be undertaken.
• Experience of teaching IB MYP/DP Chemistry preferred, but IGCSE/A level experience is acceptable.
• Experience of teaching Physics would be an advantage.

Knowledge and skills

• Be aligned with the LCIS values.
• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school, in particular he/she should be able to communicate effectively in English.
• Have a high level of understanding of current research as to how children learn and possess the ability to motivate students to perform at their best.
• Through differentiated instruction, enthusiasm for their subject and by using a variety of styles, be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students.
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
• Be adept and accomplished at teaching IB MYP/DP Chemistry and Integrated Science to students age 11-18 years.
• Have a high level of awareness of current developments in Science and Chemistry education.
• Be able to participate fully in an expanding secondary school and, in particular, help to develop the team spirit within IB MYP and DP.
• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload.

LCIS has a close-knit community where relationships between staff, students and parents are based on mutual respect and collaboration, with a clear commitment to effective teaching and learning. With Nord Anglia Education’s clear strategy on high quality learning our passionate, professional and enthusiastic team strives to ensure that our students are the best that they can be. LCIS is an exciting place to work; situated in a beautiful part of the world, it has small classes and a highly supportive parent body.

If you would like to be a part of our school community and take a challenging role – and have the right blend of experience, creativity, organisation, passion and flair – then please get in touch: we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the school, please click here http://www.international-school.org/

Due to Swiss employment restrictions, only candidates who have a Swiss, or EU Passport, or current Swiss Permit B or C should apply.

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