WHO WE ARE
Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, nestled on the edge of Lake Geneva with breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps. We welcome children aged 2 to 18 years to become part of a truly international community that encompasses more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that embrace diversity, empowering our students to make a positive impact on the world.
We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and a wide array of opportunities offered as part of our curriculum and extracurricular activities.
Collège du Léman is proud to be a member of the Nord Anglia Education family, comprising over 80 premium schools that serve students in more than 30 countries.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The successful applicant will play a vital role in supporting and encouraging students, helping them to fully engage with and benefit from the learning opportunities provided by our school. Teaching assignments may include IB Economics, IB Business Management, IGCSE Economics, and AP Micro/Macroeconomics. Additionally, the candidate may be assigned a homeroom advisory role, assisting the pastoral team by leading an advisory class and serving as the primary contact for the families of the advisees.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Teacher will:
- Promote the school’s mission and vision by guiding students to discover and develop their individual strengths, facilitating powerful global connections, and inspiring them to be their best selves.
- Contribute to creating a caring and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive, prioritizing each student’s health and well-being.
- Embody and promote Collège du Léman’s RISE values: Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence.
- Utilize and enhance existing resources to plan engaging, challenging, and rigorous economics lessons.
- Develop curricula and unit plans aligned with the RISE values, fostering a range of 21st-century skills (including ICT skills) and specific course-related considerations such as the IB Learner Profile.
- Provide regular formative and summative feedback to students, ensuring active engagement with their progress.
- Use assessment data to differentiate instruction effectively, inform lesson planning, and guarantee substantial progress for all students.
- Collaborate closely with members of the humanities department, sharing best practices, planning collaboratively, and developing interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Engage with the teaching community of external examination courses to stay current with course changes, understand assessment guidelines, and exchange innovative teaching practices.
- Utilize the school’s Teacher Appraisal - Professional Development (TAPD) framework to set and achieve clear, challenging, and relevant objectives while actively participating in ongoing professional development.
- Manage and regularly update the school’s digital platforms to maintain timely records of attendance, student grades, lesson plans, resources, and more.
- Supervise Extended Essays in Business Management, Economics, or other related domains within the IB programme.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Qualification
- University degree in Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Recognized teaching qualification.
- Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Education, or a related discipline is preferred.
Experience Required
- Previous experience teaching Economics and Business Management.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in an international school setting.
- Previous teaching of IB Economics, IB Business Management, IGCSE Economics, or AP Micro/Macroeconomics.
- Experience supervising IBDP Extended Essays.
- Experience as an IB examiner, IGCSE examiner, and/or AP reader.
Prior Skills and Knowledge
- ICT literacy, both with educational tools and mainstream software.
- Native English speaker or equivalent fluency; working knowledge of French is an asset.
Additional Skills
- Ability to communicate with clarity and confidence while building strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues.
- A collaborative team player with a growth mindset, open to new challenges and committed to ongoing professional development.
- Strong organizational skills, effective prioritization, and the capacity to remain calm and focused under pressure and tight deadlines.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
It is crucial that the post holder is consistently aware of Child Protection guidelines and maintains a professional distance from students while fostering effective working and caring relationships. The candidate should understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion, standing against any form of discrimination. Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.
Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. Apply online using the form below.
All areas of this job specification are subject to regular review and changes.