Teaching vacancies

We are looking for an experienced Junior School German Teacher with a good working knowledge of English to join our dedicated Modern Foreign Language Team as of 1 August 2022.

Zur Verstärkung unseres engagierten Modern Foreign Language Teams suchen wir eine erfahrene Lehrperson für das Fach Deutsch als Fremdsprache an der Primarstufe.

Wir suchen per 1. August 2022 eine Lehrperson Deutsch als Fremdsprache mit guten Englischkenntnissen.

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) has the following opening for the 2022-2023 school year:

PYP English as an Additional Language Teacher 80%

starting August 2022

ISBerne is a dynamic, friendly, and thriving school located close to the Swiss capital Berne. ISBerne aims for all students to be reflective and responsible life-long learners who are active global citizens. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and advocates a constructivist approach to teaching and learning.
ISBerne is an authorized IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16) and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18), as well as the ISBerne Diploma.
The International School of Berne was founded in October 1961. In April 2017, the school moved to a modern and spacious purpose-built campus which includes three brand new state-of-the-art science laboratories with a dedicated prep room, a big central library, subject dedicated classrooms, and a large double gym.
ISBerne has an enrollment of approximately 300 students, representing around 50 nationalities, with approximately 60 dedicated faculty and administration staff.

The Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (KLAS), a coeducational boarding high school for Japanese students, is seeking one experienced and qualified teacher of both Mathematics and Physics. Experience of teaching AP Calculus is a definite advantage.
Founded in 1990, KLAS is a coeducational boarding high school for Japanese nationals. It is accredited by, and follows a curriculum approved by, the Japanese Ministry of Education, but particular emphasis is put on the study of English. Those students who want to improve their English at a faster and more advanced rate take most classes in English, and this includes an 11th grade physics class, an 11th grade elective precalculus class, and a 12th grade elective AP Calculus class.

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) has the following opening for the 2022-2023 school year:

PYP Homeroom Teacher

starting August 2022

ISBerne is a dynamic, friendly, and thriving school located close to the Swiss capital Berne.
ISBerne aims for all students to be reflective and responsible life-long learners who are active global citizens. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and advocates a constructivist approach to teaching and learning.
ISBerne is an authorized IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16), and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16- 18), as well as the ISBerne Diploma.
The International School of Berne was founded in October 1961. In April 2017, the school moved to a modern and spacious purpose-built campus which includes three brand new state-of-the-art science laboratories with a dedicated prep room, a big central library, subject dedicated classrooms, and a large double gym.
ISBerne has an enrollment of approximately 300 students, representing around 50 nationalities, with approximately 60 dedicated faculty and administration staff.

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) has the following opening for the 2022-2023 school year:

Learning Support Teacher

starting August 2022

ISBerne is a dynamic, friendly, and thriving school located close to the Swiss capital Berne.
ISBerne aims for all students to be reflective and responsible life-long learners who are active global citizens. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the IB Learner Profile and advocates a constructivist approach to teaching and learning.
ISBerne is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP, ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (MYP, ages 11-16), and Diploma Programme (DP, ages 16-18), as well as the ISBerne Diploma.
The International School of Berne was founded in October 1961. In April 2017, the school moved to a modern and spacious purpose-built campus which includes three brand new state-of-the-art science laboratories with a dedicated prep room, a big central library, subject dedicated classrooms, and a large double gym.
ISBerne has an enrollment of approximately 300 students, representing around 50 nationalities, with approximately 60 dedicated faculty and administration staff.

VORSCHULE, KINDERGARTEN UND 1. KLASSE

Die International School Basel (ISB) plant die Einführung eines zweisprachigen Programmes für Kinder im Alter von 3 bis 6 Jahren ab August 2022. Das Programm folgt dem Primary Years Programme des International Baccalaureate Curriculum, welches auf spielerischem Lernen basiert. Wir planen den schrittweisen Ausbau des Programmes in den kommenden Jahren.

Wir suchen per 1. August 2022 deutschsprechende Klassenlehrpersonen mit sehr guten Englischkenntnissen. Als Lehrperson an der ISB sind Sie Teil eines internationalen Kollegiums und Sie planen die Lektionen zusammen mit englischsprachigen Kollegen/innen.

(100% FTE)

We are looking for a specialist IB DP SEND teacher to support a student 1:1 from as soon as possible through to the end of June 2023.

Candidates should be highly experienced in the Diploma Programme and in supporting students who are neuro diverse. This teacher will particularly support one student, who has epilepsy and is neurodiverse, throughout the remainder of the Diploma programme, until the student graduates in June 2023.
The student is looking for support in organisation management, organising their thoughts and structuring responses as well as retrieval practice. The teacher working with this student will need to be able to build a positive and supportive relationship with this dedicated student. They will observe teaching and learning in the classroom and work with the student to support their learning in their study periods and also pre/post school as agreed with the student. This role also includes support on a Saturday morning (a half day will then be compensated during the week).

The International School of Berne (ISBerne) has the following opening for the 2022-2023 school year:

Upper School Principal

starting in August 2022

ISBerne is a dynamic, friendly, and thriving school located close to the Swiss apital of Berne. ISBerne aims for all students to be reflective and responsible life-long learners who are active global citizens. The school ethos is based on the attributes of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Learner Profile and advocates a constructivist approach to teaching and learning.
ISBerne is an authorized IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) to ages 3 - 11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to ages 11 - 16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) to ages 16 -18.

The International School of Berne was founded in October 1961. In April 2017, the school moved to a modern and spacious purpose-built campus which includes three brand new state-of-the-art science laboratories with a dedicated prep room, a big central library, subject dedicated classrooms, and a large double gym.

ISBerne currently has an enrolment of 275 students representing around 40 nationalities, with over 60 dedicated faculty and administration staff.

For August 2022 we are tentatively looking for

Primary & Kindergarten Class Teachers 100%

at our Küsnacht and Horgen campus

The school

• We are a small, private, bilingual day school with approximately 130 students (Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6) at each campus
• We follow Lehrplan 21 enriched with international curricula
• As a non-profit school we offer a familiar and stimulating environment with an international mindset
• Our reputation for excellent working conditions includes a remuneration package which is based on the Canton of Zurich public school pay scale alongside other attractive benefits

Für August 2022 suchen wir voraussichtlich folgende Lehrkräfte

Primar- und Kindergartenlehrpersonen 100%

für unsere Schulen in Küsnacht und Horgen

Unsere Schule

• Wir führen an zwei Standorten je eine kleine, private, zweisprachige Tagesschule mit rund 130 Schüler*innen (Vorkindergarten bis 6. Klasse)
• Wir bieten ein familiäres und anregendes Umfeld mit schweizerisch-internationaler Atmosphäre
• Der Lehrplan 21 ist unterrichtsleitend, ergänzt mit internationalen Lernzielen
• Wir sind eine Non-Profit-Organisation und orientieren uns am Lohnsystem der öffentlichen Schule des Kantons Zürich

Sind Sie interessiert, in einem internationalen Umfeld mit modernster Infrastruktur zu unterrichten? Und dies in der Umgebung Zürich?

Klassenlehrer/in zweisprachiges Programm
Kindergarten, 1. und 2. Klasse

Seit August 2021 bietet die Zurich International School (ZIS) ein zweisprachiges Programm für Kinder im Alter von 4 bis 6 Jahren. Das Programm erfüllt die Anforderungen des Schweizer Lehrplans 21 in Kombination mit unserem eigenen internationalen Curriculum. In den kommenden Jahren wird es auf Schüler im Alter bis zu 12 Jahren ausgebaut.

Job Description

The Swiss Group of International Schools actively supports the continuous improvement of its member schools by creating opportunities for collaboration and connection.
The SGIS values professional development experiences as opportunities to fulfil the mission through collaboration and connection. The Professional Development Coordinator plays a key role in identifying and promoting a variety of professional learning sharing experiences for member schools.

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin valley (Switzerland). 190 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the iGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) and the International Career-Related Programme (IBCP). The school philosophy is founded on respect for tradition combined with innovative thinking and emphasizes values such as respect, openness, responsibility, engagement, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity and balance.

We are currently looking for an experienced

Teacher of Business and Economics for the International Section iGCSE/IBDP/IBCP

• Workload: 80-100%
• Start date: August 2022

Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English language based, day school that welcomes nearly 500 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.

La Côte International School’s international educational offer is built on the English National Curriculum in the early & primary years and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years and Diploma Programmes in the secondary section, as well as a bilingual Swiss Maturité option from age 10. La Côte International School is looking for an experienced Science teacher to join its team.

Teacher of Business/Economics

100% – 2-year contract – August 2022

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin valley (Switzerland). 190 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the iGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) and the International Career-Related Programme (IBCP).

We are currently looking for an

Admission Manager (80-100%)

Start date: Beginning of January 2022 or upon availability

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin valley (Switzerland). 190 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) and the International Career-Related Programme (IBCP). The school philosophy is founded on respect for tradition combined with innovative thinking and emphasizes values such as respect, openness, responsibility, engagement, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity and balance.

We are currently looking for two enthusiastic and caring full-time staff, who are passionate about sport, to support the provision of Games as

Gap-Year Games & Sports Assistants

Start date: February 2022 or upon availability

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin valley (Switzerland). 190 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the iGCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) and the International Career-Related Programme (IBCP). The school philosophy is founded on respect for tradition combined with innovative thinking and emphasizes values such as respect, openness, responsibility, engagement, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity and balance.

We are currently looking for an experienced

Deputy Head International

• Member of the School Leadership Team
• Start date: Beginning of August 2022

From September 2022

Founded in 2015, Le Régent is a Swiss boarding and day school with an international academic programme. Over 200 students from Switzerland and around the world are educated in an ultra-modern campus in the heart of the Valais Alps in Crans-Montana.

Le Régent follows a rigorous academic programme in English in preparation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme while nurturing the individual talents of each student with its diverse extracurricular offering, including sports, arts, music and mountain activities.
Le Régent has been under the guidance of Institut Le Rosey since August 2019.

From January 2022

Founded in 2015, Le Régent is a Swiss boarding and day school with an international academic programme. Over 200 students from Switzerland and around the world are educated in an ultra-modern campus in the heart of the Valais Alps in Crans-Montana.

Le Régent follows a rigorous academic programme in English in preparation for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme while nurturing the individual talents of each student with its diverse extracurricular offering, including sports, arts, music and mountain activities.
Le Régent has been under the guidance of Institut Le Rosey since August 2019.

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and forward-thinking first-language speaker of Italian able to teach across a range of year groups (normally grades 8-12/UK years 9-13) up to and including IGCSE and the Italian Literature programme at the IB to first-language speakers of Italian or the IB programme of Italian as a foreign language.

from January to July 2022

Founded in 2015, Le Régent International School is a rapidly growing boarding and day school with an international academic programme. Just over 200 students from Switzerland and around the world are educated in a modern campus in the heart of the Valais Alps in Crans-Montana.

Le Régent is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring part-time English teacher from January 2022. Although the post is part-time (probably 40%) and theoretically temporary, it may well develop into more for the right candidate, especially one able to offer a second teaching subject.

Duties will principally involve teaching grade 8 and 9 (UK years 9 and 10) “mainstream” English (rather than EAL), preparing students for IGCSEs and ultimately the IB diploma.

On- or off-campus accommodation may be available.

Founded in 2015, Le Régent International School is a rapidly developing Swiss boarding and day school with an international academic programme. Just over 200 students from Switzerland and around the world are educated in an ultra-modern campus in the heart of the Valais Alps in the ski resort of Crans-Montana.

Le Régent would like to appoint a temporary full-time teacher of Chinese as maternity cover. The contract would begin in either January or (at the very latest) April 2022 and would end at the beginning of July 2022.

Situated in Northeast Zurich, International School Zurich North opened in 1999 and joined the Cognita family of schools in 2019. We offer a fully rounded, academically stimulating education to children between the ages of 3-18.

We are currently looking for a part-time

Primary German Teacher (up to 60%)

ISZN is currently seeking a well qualified teacher of German as an additional language to Primary school children. While experience of teaching the IB is advantageous, a commitment to the values of the IB is more important. We offer a supportive working environment and extensive opportunities for professional development.

Situated in Northeast Zurich, International School Zurich North opened in 1999 and joined the Cognita family of schools in 2019. We offer a fully rounded, academically stimulating education to children between the ages of 3-18.

We are currently looking for a full-time

Head of German (100%)

to ensure all students have access to a coherent and stimulating curriculum, supplemented by high quality teaching. Thereby enabling all students to make good progress in German language proficiency, regardless of their starting point.

1st January 2022 – Indefinite contract

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, motivated, and experienced Teacher of Mathematics for our students in Year 5-9.

Experience of teaching students across both the Primary and Middle School is essential. The successful candidate would report directly to the Head of Primary School & Head of Middle School.

Staff at the school take on many roles such as lunchtime supervision, after school activities, accompanying excursions (including overnight), chalet events and hikes/cycles. In line with all teachers at JFK, the successful applicant would be expected to lead an after-school activity of their choosing during either the Autumn or Spring term. Staff know all of the students across the school and are comfortable teaching across the age range.

All staff are expected to exhibit the JFK Core Values of Adaptability, Morality, Resilience, Enquiry, Cooperation, Communication, Thoughtfulness and Respect. The ability to drive a minibus would be an advantage. References will be taken from 2 sources including your current employer and you must be able to provide evidence of your teaching qualification, registration and additional qualifications.
Please note that only EU/Swiss nationals’ applications will be considered due to strict Swiss working permit regulations.

More info (PDF file) | Website

ISZN is currently seeking a well qualified teacher of German for Grades 1-4, (though there is the opportunity to teach some middle school classes should the successful candidate desire).

While experience of teaching the IB is advantageous, a commitment to the values of the IB is more important.

We offer a supportive working environment and extensive opportunities for professional development.

Applicants need to be native German speakers and in possession of a recognised Teaching qualification.

Please note, this appointment is for an immediate start, therefore, the candidate should be currently residing in Switzerland and available to start work within a month.

We kindly wish to inform you that only candidates who complete the application form, which can be found here will be considered. For more information and to submit your application, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

www.iszn.ch

Haut-Lac International Bilingual School, a leading 3-18 school in the French speaking region of Switzerland (www.haut-lac.ch),  is seeking  to appoint an enthusiastic, versatile and innovative Music Teacher to join our dynamic team from August 2021.

We see music as an integral part of everyday life, permeating all levels of human creativity, expression, communication and understanding.

The music department organises numerous events throughout the year for advanced and beginner music students across the age range, including the annual secondary school show (click here), created  in collaboration with the drama department.

Haut-Lac international bilingual school (K-12 with around 600 students) near Vevey (Vaud), Switzerland invites applications from bilingual French-English Biology and Science Teachers for IB MYP and DP, to join the school team from mid-August 2021.

Applicants should be enthusiastic educators with experience of teaching in international schools and have an interest in promoting extra-curricular activities to our students.