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La Côte - Biology Teacher (October 2026 to June 2027)

  • Jun 10
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 30


School: La Côte International School

Start date: 26 October 2026

Application closing date: 31 July 2026

Terms: October 2026 to June 2027 



ABOUT THE SCHOOL


Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English-language-based day school for students aged 3 to 18. Situated in Aubonne, Switzerland - within easy reach of Geneva and Lausanne - our school is home to nearly 450 students representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.


At LCIS, we offer a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties with English, French, and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Through exclusive collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, we deliver enriching opportunities that inspire students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally.




ABOUT THE POSITION


Teacher of Biology

100% – October 2026 to June 2027


Responsibilities:

  • Deliver the teaching and learning of biology throughout the secondary school effectively

  • Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of lower secondary/IGCSE/DP Biology programmes

  • 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

  • Participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings

  • Contribute to a programme of trips, excursions, fieldtrips and extracurricular activities

  • Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body

  • Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between Science and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.


Qualifications and skills:

  • Bachelor in Biology and/or Qualified teacher status

  • The ability to teach two sciences at IGCSE and/or DP would be an advantage

  • Proven track record of excellence in teaching with at least three years’ experience, ideally in an international environment

  • Knowledge and proven experience of teaching Biology at IB Diploma and IGCSE level

  • 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

  • Valid work permit or EU nationality


HOW TO APPLY


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



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