LCH SEC - Physics Teacher (maternity cover) - 200 024

International School of Geneva; Founex; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The International School of Geneva invites applications for a Physics Teacher (Maternity Cover) at La Châtaigneraie Campus – Secondary School in Founex. You will teach IGCSE Physics in English to Year 10/11 and, if bilingual in French, Physics for Swiss Federal Maturité and/or MYP Science in French.

You will regularly assess progress, report to parents, ensure curriculum entitlement, and collaborate with colleagues to develop resources and enrichment activities.

Qualifikationen

• Appropriate degree and recognized teaching qualification for IGCSE Science.
• Proven experience working with lab technicians and integrating educational technology into teaching and laboratory activities.
• Excellent classroom management, organizational, and pedagogical skills.

Aufgaben

• Teach IGCSE Physics for Year 10 and Year 11 in English.
• If bilingual in French: teach Swiss Federal Maturité Physics and/or MYP Science (Year 9) in French.
• Regularly assess student progress and communicate detailed reports to parents.
• Ensure curriculum entitlement and progression for all students.
• Work closely with department colleagues to develop teaching resources, assessment materials, and curriculum enrichment initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Pedagogical skills

Interpersonal communication

Lab-technician collaboration

Educational technology integration

Ausbildung

IGCSE Physics teaching qualification

Science degree

Tools

Lab equipment

Jobbeschreibung

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Secondary School

Inspire our students through the teaching of Physics and support their academic success within our English and French streams.

• Department: Science
• Contract type : Fixed-term (maternity cover)
• Period : From 01.12.2026 to 25.06.2027 (at the latest)
• Teaching Allocation :
• Option 2 (+16.6%): +3 h / 18 h – MYP Science / Physics Year 9 (French)
• Reference: 200 024

About Ecolint & La Châtaigneraie

Founded in 1924 with close ties to the UN, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) is the world's number one international school. With 4,500 students and 1,500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities, we are a foundation built on innovation and the birthplace of the International Baccalaureate. La Châtaigneraie campus features a unique blend of historic and cutting-edge buildings set amidst the picturesque rolling farms of Founex. Our international team is devoted to a secondary school environment that values both academic excellence and personal well-being.

Physics Teacher (Maternity Cover)

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Secondary School

Inspire our students through the teaching of Physics and support their academic success within our English and French streams.

The role at a glance

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie – Secondary School (Founex)
• Department: Science
• Contract type : Fixed-term (maternity cover)
• Period : From 01.12.2026 to 25.06.2027 (at the latest)
• Teaching Allocation :
• Main Allocation: 37.5% (6.75 h / 18 h) – IGCSE Physics (English)
• Option 1 (+29%): +5.25 h / 18 h – Swiss Federal Maturité Physics (French)
• Option 2 (+16.6%): +3 h / 18 h – MYP Science / Physics Year 9 (French)
• Application deadline: 25 September 2026
• Reference: 200 024

About Ecolint & La Châtaigneraie

Founded in 1924 with close ties to the UN, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) is the world's number one international school. With 4,500 students and 1,500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities, we are a foundation built on innovation and the birthplace of the International Baccalaureate. La Châtaigneraie campus features a unique blend of historic and cutting-edge buildings set amidst the picturesque rolling farms of Founex. Our international team is devoted to a secondary school environment that values both academic excellence and personal well-being.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• Teach IGCSE Physics for Year 10 and Year 11 in English.
• If bilingual in French: teach Swiss Federal Maturité Physics and/or MYP Science (Year 9) in French.
• Regularly assess student progress and communicate detailed reports to parents.
• Ensure curriculum entitlement and progression for all students.
• Work closely with department colleagues to develop teaching resources, assessment materials, and curriculum enrichment initiatives.

Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications and Experience:

• Appropriate degree and recognized teaching qualification for IGCSE Science.
• Proven experience working with lab technicians and integrating educational technology into teaching and laboratory activities.
• Excellent classroom management, organizational, and pedagogical skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents.

Linguistic Skills

• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• English-French bilingualism is a distinct advantage (required for the optional French-stream teaching allocation).

Personal Attributes

• Passionate drive to achieve high standards for all students.
• Willingness to support enrichment activities (e.g., Extended Essay supervision, departmental field trips).

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.