Teacher of English Language and Literature-Ecole

Education
Switzerland, Geneva
January 17, 2025
Temporary Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: January 30, 2025
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Job Description

Founded in 1924, and enjoying close ties with the UN, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, is the world’s number one international school. With eight schools on three campuses across the Geneva area, we educate around 4500 students aged from 3-18. We have around 1500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the International Baccalaureate, currently a reference in more than 3500 international schools in the world. Our mission is to shape students’ lives and prepare them to be world citizens engaged with the political, ethical and environmental challenge of their times. Founded in 1924, and enjoying close ties with the UN, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, is the world’s number one international school. With eight schools on three campuses across the Geneva area, we educate around 4500 students aged from 3-18. We have around 1500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the International Baccalaureate, currently a reference in more than 3500 international schools in the world. Our mission is to shape students’ lives and prepare them to be world citizens engaged with the political, ethical and environmental challenge of their times.

Full-time (24 periods per week) – Fixed-term contract (2 years)

Responsibilities:

  • The successful candidate will be able to teach MYP and DP English classes, with a high degree of professionalism in teaching and assessment practices and with the ability to provide differentiated and engaging instruction to a multinational student cohort. The chosen candidate will also be required to take a mentor group in the MYP.
  • Enthusiasm for Ecolint Mission, Vision, and Values
  • Passionate about teaching and learning
  • Student centered
  • A passion for world literature that reflects the diversity of our student population
  • Committed to concept based education
  • Is committed to the welfare of the students, has experience and interest in pastoral care
  • Has strong working knowledge of the curriculum of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP)
  • Has significant experience teaching IB English Language A and Literature within an IB World School
  • Has undergone recent DP training
  • A teaching qualification and a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in English is required
  • Fully fluent in English with a working knowledge or desire to develop fluency in French (minimum of B1 in French)
  • IT competent – Google Level 1 desirable

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 Nunana Nyomi, Secondary School Principal, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations, by 30 January 2025, mentioning the reference number 410 322.

Ecolint offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a contribution to the payment of health insurance. In addition, the Foundation has sickness and pension schemes superior to legal requirements. Members of staff may be granted full or partial reduction of school fees for dependent children. We also encourage expatriate staff to maintain contact with the culture of their home country and their relatives. Home Leave is granted to senior management and teaching staff who are entitled to moving expense benefits and whose home station is outside Switzerland.