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Saint-Charles - IB DP Economics Teacher

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School: Saint-Charles International School

Start date: 17 August 2026

Application closing date: 11 June 2026

Terms: 60%-100%



ABOUT THE SCHOOL


Welcome to Saint-Charles International School, where curiosity and creativity are nurtured within a tradition guided by kindness, respect, and responsibility.


Located in Porrentruy, in the Swiss canton of Jura, we offer a vibrant learning environment dedicated to helping each child reach their potential.


We recognise that every child learns differently. Through small class sizes, our teachers build strong relationships with students and tailor learning to their individual goals and styles, ensuring each student feels valued and supported.


We believe every student can achieve academic excellence, regardless of their starting point. At Saint-Charles, students make strong progress and often exceed their own expectations.


Find out more at: www.saint-charles.ch



ABOUT THE POSITION


Maintain, refine, and deliver an engaging international economics curriculum.

Create learning experiences that include hands-on activities, making full use of Saint Charles’ facilities as well as our unique environment.


Monitor student progress through effective assessment techniques and communicate progress effectively to students and parents.


Ensure that every student is adequately prepared for the rigorous learning of the International Baccalaureate while also developing a genuinely personal and profound enjoyment of the subject.


Requirements

  • A desire to contribute to and foster a positive IB learning community, encouraging international mindedness and intercultural understanding, where students feel supported and valued.

  • Outstanding classroom practitioner, having experience with external exam preparation.

  • Ability to work as a strong team member in an interdisciplinary team.

  • An appreciation of working in a small school environment.

  • Experience working in a European/Swiss international school environment an asset.

  • Swiss Residency permit, Swiss or EU passport holder.


Preferred skills and qualities

  • International experience in a multi-cultural environment.

  • Appropriate degree and teaching qualification.

  • Minimum of three years teaching experience, with at least two years of IB experience.

  • Experience in teaching more than one IB subject group would be highly preferred.

  • A record of student achievement results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and/or Middle Years Program.


Salary and Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Open-ended contract

  • Enhanced pension plan




HOW TO APPLY


Interested candidates who meet our requirements should apply for the position by submitting the following documents by e-mail to secretariat@saint-charles.ch

  • A letter of motivation

  • Full CV with photo

  • Copy of Passport

  • Contact details of three referees, one of whom must be your current Head of School. Referees will be contacted with your consent.




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