Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English language based, day school that welcomes nearly 430 students between 2 and 18 years old. Nestled between the vineyards and fruit orchards of Aubonne, Switzerland, La Côte International School (“LCIS”) is within easy commuting distance from Geneva and Lausanne.
We offer our students unparalleled international learning experiences, inspired by our collaborations with Juilliard, MIT and UNICEF. Our customized curriculum offers our students the opportunity to follow an English, French or bilingual pathway leading to the internationally renowned International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP). It is in this dynamic environment that we invite you to join our team: 

Teacher of Physics

100% – starting in August 2024

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the teaching and learning of physics throughout the secondary school effectively: lower secondary, IGCSE and DP curriculum.
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of IGCSE and IBDP Physics and Integrated Science programme as well the reporting systems.
• Liaise with the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom.
• Promote the health and safety of assigned classes, especially in a lab-based environment.
• Participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings.
• Contribute to a programme of trips, excursions, fieldtrips and extracurricular activities.
• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between Science and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.

Qualifications and skills:

• Masters in Physics with a Qualified teacher status or relevant teaching degree.
• Experience of teaching IGCSE and IBDP Physics preferred but MYPS and/or A level experience a minimum.
• Proven track record of excellence in teaching with at least three years’ experience, ideally in an international environment.
• Excellent communication skills and team player
• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload 
• Be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
• Clear criminal records

If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, please apply directly online through our website.