Thank you for your interest in Geneva English School. We are passionate about high quality teaching and learning and want all of our staff to strive for excellence in what they do; it is what our students and families expect and deserve.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach the subjects designated to you on your timetable each year.

• Prepare resources for the subjects timetabled and ensure that your students excel in their exams.

• Lead, motivate and inspire others, generating an enthusiasm for your subject amongst students and colleagues.

• Audit, manage, organise and develop suitable resources for teaching and learning.

• Plan, implement and keep under review schemes of work and assessment for the subject which:

  • include opportunities for links across the curriculum;

  • highlight opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural education and for promoting the core values of the School;

  • support creativity, challenge, opportunity, variety and high expectations for all students;

  • include opportunities for learning outside the classroom environment and for making use of links with people or organisations outside the School;

  • consider the best use for ICT for learning and teaching;

  • include or points to relevant risk assessments.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning, supporting and advising colleagues and sharing good practice.

• Keep abreast of developments in education, continuously looking to strengthen your own knowledge, understanding and expertise.

• Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students with whom you come into contact, helping to monitor behaviour, relationships, personal and social development.

• Be enthusiastic and proactive in your attitude to the role.

• Have a proven track record in similar roles or schools and the right to work in Switzerland.

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• PGCE or equivalent

• Experience in successfully planning and delivering lessons, ideally in an international school setting

• Fluent in English - strong verbal and written communication skills

• Sound knowledge of the English National Curriculum

• Recent (past two years) working in a high performing Secondary school.

• Confident liaising with the wider community, including external professionals and parents

• Experience teaching the English National Curriculum to GCSE and A Level would be an asset.

THE POSITION OFFERS:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Wonderful students and parent community

• Supportive environment and continuous professional development

• After-school care for Primary-age children until 18:00

• Free parking

SAFER RECRUITMENT:

GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks.

Applications should be made in English and consist of your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) outlining how you meet the personal specification.

Deadline for applications: Friday 11 October 2024