Head of Primary French

Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-education, English-language-based day school for students aged 3 to 18. Situated in Aubonne, Switzerland - within easy reach of Geneva and Lausanne - our school is home to nearly 450 students representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Head Of Primary French

At LCIS, we offer a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties with English, French and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Through exclusive collaborations with Juilliard, MIT and UNICEF, we deliver enriching opportunities that inspire students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. It is in this dynamic environment that we invite you to join our team as:

100% – 2-year contract – August 2025

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the teaching of French across Early Years and Primary levels.
• Oversee French curricula for both first language (Language A) and second language (Language B) learners.
• Foster a dynamic language-learning environment that promotes engagement and high achievement.
• Teach French as both a first and foreign language, ensuring lessons are engaging and effective.
• Mentor and support a team of French teachers, conducting and facilitating lesson observations, drop-ins, and professional development initiatives.
• Monitor student progress through assessment frameworks and targeted interventions.
• Facilitate and support the organization of extracurricular activities, educational trips, and cultural events that promote French language and culture.
• Collaborate with the Primary Leadership Team to ensure alignment with school-wide educational goals.
• Engage with parents and senior leadership regarding student progress and curriculum development.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in French, Linguistics, Education, or a related field.
• Recognized teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, or equivalent).
• Experience in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Proven leadership experience, ideally as a Head of Department or similar role.
• Strong teaching experience across different age groups, with an understanding of bilingual and immersion teaching approaches.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs.
• Proficiency in English is an advantage.
• Proficiency in integrating technology into language instruction.
• A passion for promoting French language and culture within an international school setting.
• A collaborative, innovative, and student-centered approach to education.

If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, please apply directly online through our website.