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ZIS - Secondary Learning Support Teacher
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- Sep 19
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Updated: 3 days ago
School: Zurich International School (ZIS)
Position start date: 1 August 2026
Application closing date: 7 October 2025
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
ZIS Mission We surface and inspire each learner's curiosity, critical thinking, and high expectations for their learning so that they positively impact their family, community, and the world.
Zurich International School (ZIS) is a learning community of students, faculty, staff, and parents. We provide a caring environment for the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of our students. We value diversity and plurality of voices, and are committed to ensuring our students develop the intellect, skills and character to become caring individuals and adaptable and independent thinkers.
The most significant impact on student learning is the quality of the teaching they experience - great teachers develop great learners. We are looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented, educator who is aligned with our mission and vision, and is eager to contribute to the ongoing development of our programme. Learner-centered candidates with a growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional growth, are encouraged to apply. For more information about our school and our philosophy visit: www.zis.ch
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a well qualified, experienced and flexible candidate who is a strong team player able to independently operate in a dynamic and exciting teaching environment. The Learning Support teacher works collaboratively with students, their families, and the School Student Support Teams and Faculty, supporting students to be self-directed learners and strong self advocates. The Learning Support teacher is responsible for creating and implementing strategies for a diverse range of learners. The successful candidate will join a team of teachers and therapists providing multiple levels of service and individualised support for students, both within grade level homerooms and subject classes, and in a specialised setting.
Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in the area of Special Educational Needs, working with children with a range of learning needs and disabilities across grades 6 - 12. Experience of working with children with more significant learning needs and with emotional/ behavioural challenges would be an advantage.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply to ZIS directly using our online system through the employment page of our school website www.zis.ch