Teacher of English Language & Literature-Ecole Internationale de Genève

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.

La Grande Boissière (LGB) campus is centrally located in Geneva and blends a mix of 18th Century buildings with cutting edge STEM and Arts facilities. The bilingual (French and English) campus is home to close to 1,900 students across the Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools. Our unique Universal Learning Program, co-designed with UNESCO’s International Bureau of Education, seeks to anchor learning in deep conceptual understanding and the assessment of Ecolint’s global competences, to ensure that the outcome of learning makes some positive social impact.

Teacher of English Language & Literature
Full-time – 24 Period(s)

•Teaching English, principally as a first language to 13-18 year olds, including the IB Diploma Program for English A
•To regularly assess the progress of students and record and report those results to parents
•To ensure curriculum entitlement and progression is achieved for all students
•To collaborate closely with colleagues in the department to develop the teaching and examination resources in the department and contribute to curriculum enrichment

• Experience of teaching English Literature/Language & Literature for the IB Diploma
Program or equivalent
• Knowledge of studies in English Language and Literature for the IB Diploma Program
• A recognized secondary school English teaching qualification at graduate or postgraduate
level
• Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in English studies would be an advantage
• Fluent English speaker; working knowledge of French would be an advantage
• A passion for teaching and learning with a drive to achieve the highest possible standards
• A genuine interest in students, with a caring sensitive attitude towards them and to cultural
variance
• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good ICT skills and a knowledge of their effective use to support pedagogy
• Commitment to self-reflection and professional development

Relocation package for expatriates

Please note that Job is strictly Onsite

Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV , three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Jonathan Halden, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 31st October 2024 mentioning the reference number 340 409.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered
https://www.ecolint.ch/en/job-opportunities