Teacher of Visual Art

La Châtaigneraie

Secondary

Seeks for 1st February 2025

Temporary contract (maternity cover) for 7-9 months

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.

The 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.

To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Teacher of Visual Art

Part-time - min 6.5h and maximum 13h

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be an experienced and inspirational art specialist with excellent subject knowledge, willing to work with a team and will demonstrate a passion for artistic expression and excellence
• The candidate must be able to engage students across a wide range of abilities

Candidate requirements

• Specialist degree in art with teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma, IGCSE and/or Middle Years Programme
• A willingness to collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects
• The person engaged will understand the significant role that art plays in the life of the student, the school and the wider community
• Bilingual English/French would be an asset

Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Soraya Sayed Hassen, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie Campus by 04th November 2024 mentioning the reference number 230 282.

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.