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Teacher of Mathematics (with the possibility of a Head of Department Role for a candidate with adequate profile)

Teacher of Mathematics (with the possibility of a Head of Department Role for a candidate with adequate profile)

International School of Geneva

Geneva Switzerland

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
31.08.2020
Apply by:
2 March 2020

Job overview

To complete our team at Campus des Nations, Secondary School, we are looking for a:

Teacher of Mathematics (with the possibility of a Head of Department Role for a candidate with adequate profile)

Full-time 40 hours

Teaching Responsibilities:

• To be an advocate for student wellbeing and a holistic educator

• Enthusiasm and creativity with a passion for teaching and learning and a drive to achieve the highest possible standards for all students

• A passion for engaging concept based learning strategies

• An excellent understanding of Mathematics

• A willingness to teach across all age ranges (11 to 18yrs old)

• Demonstrate experience and understanding of the importance of pastoral care within a school, with a desire to take an active role in our Mentor system

• Excellent understanding and use of ICT in the classroom (Google Level 1 / 2 educator certificate)

• Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities such as supervision of Extended Essays and department field trips

• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills

Head of Department Responsibilities:

• Develop the Curriculum and ‘approaches to teaching’ of the department.

• Oversee and support the Professional Development of all the members of the department.

• Set strategic goals based on the Foundations Strategy.

• Ensure that the department meets IBO, CIS and MSA regulations.

• Assist the Secondary Principal in carrying out the strategic plan of the school.

• Work closely with the Learning Support Department to ensure all student needs are met.

• Promote peer to peer observations within and across departments

Candidate requirements:

• Appropriate degree and teaching qualification

• Experience of teaching IB Diploma Programme and Middle Years Programme in an international setting is an advantage

• Fluent English speaker. Good working knowledge of French is an advantage

Candidates are required to apply online by sending their CV, three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and a covering letter addressed to Mr Jamie Williams, Secondary School Principal, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations by March 2nd, 2020, mentioning the reference number 430 020.

Only online applications will be considered

The International School of Geneva welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers


About International School of Geneva

The International School of Geneva is a mainstream, all-through, co-educational, independent, non-denominational school for children aged 3-18. It is situated across three campuses in and around Geneva in Switzerland. There are over 2000 students across the campuses.

The school was founded in 1924 with just 8 students and a rabbit. It was founded by local educators and officials of the League of Nations and ILD to provide an international education based on the programme of educational principles of the education nouvelle movement.

It is the oldest and largest functional international school in the world.

It has a bilingual foundation and it encourages students to master French as well as English. The school offers a range a qualifications including The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, International Baccalaureate Programme, Maturité Suisse, IGCSE and High School Diplomas.

There are three campuses, one in central Geneva, one in La Chataignerine in Founex just 20 minutes outside of Geneva and the third is in Geneva’s International quarter. Each campus welcomes students aged 3-18 and they share the same values and objectives.

Director General

Conrad Hughes

Values and vision

The school benefits from a breadth of educational expertise with 570 members of teaching staff from around the world and the school shares the International Baccalaureate’s aims to “develop, inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people.”

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