Primary School Teacher (Year 6)
The International School of Lausanne (ISL) is a leading non-profit, English language, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School set in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. Our school is committed to excellence in education. We strive to recognise the unique potential of each student, and to equip them to play an active and responsible role in a complex, multicultural world. The school employs approximately 250 members of staff on its campus where we welcome approximately 900 students from over 60 nationalities, from 3 to 18 years of age.
For our Primary School, we are seeking to employ an inspirational
Temporary one-year contract from 1 August 2021 to 31 July 2022
Qualifications and Qualities desired:
- A recognized teaching qualification at graduate or postgraduate level
- Ideally three years’ proven teaching success with eight to eleven-year-old children
- Knowledge of and a commitment to the educational philosophies of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a strong asset
- Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate lessons which stimulate and motivate students to learn
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Understanding of and sensitivity to cultural variance; a work experience in an international environment is a strong asset
- Adaptability, flexibility, dynamism and a sense of humour
- Ability to meet high expectations of students, colleagues and a professional parent community
- Excellent ICT skills and a knowledge of their effective use to support pedagogy
- Commitment to self-reflection and professional development
- Full proficiency in English; any other language is a plus
ISL is committed to being an inclusive employer that values diversity. This is reflected in our recruitment practices and in our ISL Code of Behaviour.
Due to work permit limitations, preference will be given to candidates having a Swiss/EU citizenship or holding a Swiss work permit.
To apply, please submit the following documents on APLi:
- cover letter
- CV/ résumé
- statement of educational philosophy
- copies of diplomas
- copies of work certificates / reference letters (if any)
- copy of work permit (if applicable)
Closing date: Friday 30 April 2021
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