LCH SEC - Teacher of History - 230 287

La Châtaigneraie

Secondary

Start date : September 2025

Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.

La Châtaigneraie Campus is set amidst the picturesque rolling farms and villages of Founex overlooking Lake Geneva not far from the city. With a mix of historic and new buildings, the campus is split into a Primary and Secondary school with a combined total of around 1600 students. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School while also offering our students the option to complete the Swiss Maturité. Our programmes are based on the IB's "˜Learner Profile', a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and focus the work of the school and help students to become more thoughtful, grounded, responsible and caring global citizens. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do. The international team of educators is devoted to supporting and celebrating a diverse population of students.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

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To complete our team, we are looking for applications from passionate and enthusiastic candidates with knowledge of a wide range of history subject areas including multiple geographic regions, time periods and socio-economic groups for the position of:

Teacher of History

100% (full-time)

Responsibilities

• Teach History to students aged 14-18 years
• Deliver the school's curricula for this age range: IGCSE and the IB Diploma
• Write regular reports on student progress and participate in parent-teacher conferences
• Collaborate with colleagues and develop and share resources
• Participate in all school and department activities

Candidate requirements

• Appropriate History degree and teaching qualification
• Experienced History teacher
• Experience of the IB and IGCSE programmes
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• A caring, sensitive attitude towards students; an outstanding and inspirational teacher
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and parents
• Knowledge and experience of school management systems (Managebac and ISAMs will be advantageous) and the Google Educator Suite
• Fluency in English is essential and a degree of competency in French is desired; if not, a commitment to learn French to a reasonable standard is essential

Candidates are required to apply online by sending their CV, three professional references from your Managers, 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 Ms. Soraya Sayed Hassen, International School of Geneva, Campus La Châtaigneraie before 30 January 2025 mentioning the reference number 230 287.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

Apply online

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.