Description
La Châtaigneraie
Secondary
Seeks for September 2026
Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educatesstudents aged fromrepresenting over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have aroundemployees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.
The La Châtaigneraie Campus is set amidst the picturesque rolling farms and villages of Founex overlooking Lake Geneva not far from the city. With a mix of historic and new buildings, the campus is split into a Primary and Secondary school with a combined total of aroundstudents. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School while also offering our students the option to complete the Swiss Maturité. Our programmes are based on the IB's "˜Learner Profile', a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and focus the work of the school and help students to become more thoughtful, grounded, responsible and caring global citizens. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do. The international team of educators is devoted to supporting and celebrating a diverse population of students.
Please note that only applications via our website will be considered
To complete our team of the Modern Languages Department (Secondary School) department, we are looking for a :
Teacher of German
Full-time : 18h / 18
Initial two-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position afterwards
Job purpose:
We are looking for a talented and inspiring teacher with a passion for German to join our dynamic Department. The successful candidate will be able to plan and teach MYP German classes, with a high degree of professionalism in teaching and assessment practices who is able to provide differentiated and engaging instructions to a multinational student cohort.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach German as a second language for all levels, from ages Experience in teaching German at MYP, IGCSE, IB and la Maturité Suisse is an advantage.
- Attend regular Department meetings
- Regularly assess the progress of students, record and report those results to parents
Candidate requirements:
- A university degree in teaching German as a first or second language.
- A team player who is motivated to work collaboratively to ensure best outcomes for our students.
- Ability to work in a language other than German, such as French and English
- Ability to communicate with a variety of people of the Ecolint community, including students, colleagues and parents.
- Flexible and enthusiastic attitude to help contribute to the various demands of a diverse department.
- Take an active role in the pastoral care of students
- Experience in the IBO Middle Years and Diploma Programme would be highly desirable.
- Ideally have experience of working in an international school setting.
Personal attributes required:
- Native or near native proficiency in German
- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
- Passionate about teaching and their subject area
- Ensure curriculum is accessible to all students in line with our inclusive mission
- Good communication skills with colleagues and parents.
Candidates are required to apply online by sending their current CV, the contact details of three referees, one of whom must be their current or most recent employer, and a cover letter for the attention of Mme Soraya Sayed Hassen, Secondary School Principal, International School of Geneva, Campus de La Chataigneraie, by 21 November 2025, mentioning the reference number
Please note that only applications via our website will be considered