Secondary IB German Language & Literature Teacher - 100%

Inter-Community School; Zumikon; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Unlimited teaching contract (FT/PT)

Pension contributions and social benefi

International working environment

Professional development allowance

EDK recognition support

Zusammenfassung

Inter-Community School Zurich is seeking an experienced Secondary Language & Literature Teacher to join the Senior School from 2027. The role focuses on IB Diploma Programme (DP) courses, with potential Language Acquisition teaching.

You will inspire students to become confident communicators and critical thinkers in an international environment. Applicants should hold a teaching qualification and have proven experience at the secondary level, ideally with IB exposure.

Qualifikationen

• Degree with recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience teaching Language & Literature at secondary level.
• Experience with IB Diploma Programme and/or MYP preferred.
• Excellent English communication and classroom management.

Aufgaben

• Teach Language & Literature within the IB framework, particularly DP courses.
• Prepare students for Internal Assessments and IB examinations.
• Design engaging and differentiated units centred on literature and language.
• Assess, track and report student progress per IB and ICS expectations.
• Support students’ social and emotional wellbeing as a teacher and tutor.
• Collaborate within the Language & Literature Department and wider Senior School team.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary learning, co-curricular activities and school life.
• Potentially teach Language Acquisition classes.
• Homeroom/tutor expectations may be part of this role.
• Use technology meaningfully to enhance teaching and learning.

Kenntnisse

IB DP experience

Literature teaching

Language acquisition

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Teaching qualification

Degree in Literature or related field

Tools

Educational technology

Jobbeschreibung

Secondary IB German Language & Literature Teacher - 100%

ICS Inter-Community School Zurich - Description 2027-28

Secondary IB Language & Literature Teacher (m/w/d) - 100%

About ICS
At the Inter-Community School Zurich (ICS), we are more than a school - we are a community where everyone feels over six decades, ICS has been proud to provide first-class education as Switzerland’s oldest international school and a leading IB World just 10 km from Zurich’s old town, in the scenic village of Zumikon, we are surrounded by nature while being close to the heart of the believe in creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive, grow, and achieve their full potential.

Your Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Secondary Language & Literature Teacher to join our Senior School team from 2027.

You will teach Language & Literature across the Secondary School, with a particular emphasis on the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11 and 12), while potentially also teaching Language Acquisition. You will inspire students through literature, language and culture, helping them become confident communicators, critical thinkers and internationally minded learners.

This role is ideal for an educator who combines strong subject expertise with engaging pedagogy and a genuine commitment to student wellbeing and academic excellence.

What you will do:

• Teach Language & Literature within the IB framework, particularly DP courses
• Prepare students for Internal Assessments and IB examinations
• Design engaging and differentiated units centred on literature, language and critical thinking
• Assess, track and report student progress in line with IB and ICS expectations
• Support students’ social and emotional wellbeing as a teacher and tutor
• Collaborate within the Language & Literature Department and wider Senior School team
• Contribute to interdisciplinary learning, co-curricular activities and school life
• Potentially teach Language Acquisition classes
• Tutor (homeroom) expectations may be part of this role
• Use technology meaningfully to enhance teaching and learning

What you bring :

• Degree in , Literature or a related field with a recognised teaching qualification
• Proven experience teaching Language & Literature at Secondary level
• Experience with IB Diploma Programme and/or MYP preferred
• Strong understanding of language learning pedagogy
• Minimum 4 years of recent and relevant Secondary School teaching experience
• Nice to have the EDK recognition
• Experience in an international school environment is an advantage
• Excellent English communication skills
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills
• Experience supporting learners with diverse needsReflective, collaborative and student-centred approach
• Passion for literature, language and intercultural learning

Our Values:

At ICS we are Humble, Welcoming, Committed, Resilient. We work as agile, growth-minded teams who turn ideas into meaningful impact with students at the centre.

What we offer you: terms & benefits

• An unlimited teaching contract, full time or part time
• Attractive pension contributions and social benefits
• A supportive, international and open-minded working environment
• Opportunities for training and a dedicated professional development allowanceSupport in completing the EDK, Swiss teaching recognition for teachers
• A meaningful role contributing directly to the success of students and our community

• Work location 8126 Zumikon (ZH)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start By agreement
• Employment duration Permanent