MS MYP Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

International School of Zug and Luzern; Zug; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL) in Switzerland seeks a MS MYP Science Teacher for a 6‑month maternity cover. The role covers Grades 6–8, with emphasis on pedagogy, collaboration with colleagues, and holistic student development, including social, emotional and academic support within a grade-level team.

The position requires a recognised teaching qualification and a valid EU/EEA/CH passport. ISZL emphasizes inclusion, international-mindedness and active participation in

Qualifications

• Internationally recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• EU/EEA/CH passport required.
• MYP experience preferred, but not essential.
• Experience in Middle School and international school environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach MS MYP Science to Grades 6–8 with diverse abilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop engaging learning experiences.
• Support student well-being through Homeroom, PSHE and Community Engagement.
• Support after-school program and personal development week.

Education

Internationally recognised teaching qualification

MYP experience preferred

Job description

Our Mission

We are a community of learners determined to make the world - or our corner of it- a better, kinder place. We reflect our values in everything we do so that we make the most of opportunities and challenges in a spirit of enthusiastic inquiry.

Our Vision

We help every student turn learning into action, creating opportunities for students to stretch themselves further and achieve more than they believe possible.

Join ISZL as a MS MYP Science Teacher (Maternity Cover)

At the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), we’re not just another international school. We’re a vibrant, curious, and courageous learning community where over 1,200 students from over 65 nationalities come together to explore, create, and grow.

We’re searching for a MS MYP Science Teacher who will be responsible for fostering a passion for their subject area(s) among students throughout the Middle School and for working collaboratively with colleagues to develop engaging and inspirational learning experiences. The MS MYP Science Teacher is able to teach across Grades 6 to 8, working with students with a diverse range of talents and abilities, with each subject area having its own nuances, needs and responsibilities. Alongside strong pedagogical and subject knowledge and understanding, all Middle School teachers are deeply involved in supporting students beyond the subject areas, supporting social, emotional and academic learning as part of a grade level team. All Middle School teachers participate in our holistic approach to student well-being through Homeroom, PSHE and Community Engagement. All of our Middle School educators are expected to support the after-school program and personal development week.

This is a full time (100%) position on a 6-month contract running from January through to June 2027.

You need to have the right to live and work in Switzerland (CH/EU passport).

At ISZL, all members of staff are expected to meet our professional standards. Teachers at ISZL design, facilitate, assess, and empower learning based on the ISZL learning principles according to the following teaching standards and programme-specific documentation.

Designing Learning

• Plan for purposeful, conceptual, inquiry-driven learning that meets the needs of all learners (Inclusion policy) and aligns with the ISZL curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and across departments and divisions to ensure alignment.
• Use ISZL digital platforms to collate and share planning documentation.
• Utilise all forms of assessment to adjust plans and improve learning in a timely way.
• Personalise and differentiate learning experiences that foster independent learning.

Facilitating Learning

• Cultivate an environment where students feel safe to contribute and ask questions of the teacher, of each other, and of themselves.
• Develop student collaboration skills using a variety of appropriate structures.
• Integrate technology in an appropriate and meaningful way to extend student thinking.
• Learning experiences should be contextualized and offer internationally-minded approaches, fostering intercultural competence.
• Manage the learning environment in a manner that supports the learning of all students.

Assessing Learning

• Assess student progress in a timely way, aligned with established ISZL and IB objectives.
• Select appropriate formative and summative assessment methods for all learners.
• Use ISZL digital platforms to document and communicate the rationale, criteria and outcomes of assessment with teachers, students and parents.

Empowering Learning

• Integrate the range of identities of the students by providing opportunities for them to contextualise their own learning and learning about the identities of others.
• Promote student agency in co-designing learning and assessment.
• Empower students to understand their learning profile and take ownership of their learning journey.

What we’re looking for

• Internationally recognised teaching qualification.
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience.
• An EU/EEA/CH passport is required - we are unable to apply for working visas for passports outside of these countries for this role.
• MYP Experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Experience of working in a Middle School and International School environment.

Why ISZL?

• Students inspire you daily. With 65 nationalities, curiosity and cultural diversity are part of every lesson.
• Innovation matters. We champion bold ideas in teaching and learning.
• Collaboration is real. You’ll be part of a team that supports and challenges each other, in a school that believes learning is a shared journey.
• Switzerland is your campus. Lakes, mountains, and world-class cities are all at your doorstep-balance professional impact with an incredible lifestyle.

At ISZL, you don’t just join a school. You join a mission to grow courageous, compassionate learners - and you get to have a lot of fun doing it. Come join us!

Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Guiding Statements
• Professional Standards
• Teaching Standards
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information

ISZL is an equal-opportunity employer

As such, ISZL agrees to support, respect, and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all community members, including potential members looking to join our school. This includes but is not limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation, and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.

ISZL endeavours to understand and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals, striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Child Protection

ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes. ISZL takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding our students against abuse and neglect. All staff and other adults associated with ISZL are expected to share this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a student’s safety or well-being.