Humanities teacher (Geneva, CH) chez Nord Anglia Education | International Day & Boarding Schools

ABOUT COLLEGE DU LEMAN

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international day and boarding schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. Collège du Léman is a member of the Nord Anglia family of more than 80 schools worldwide. 

At Collège du Léman, we shape generations that harness differences, changing our world for the better, and are proud of our “RISE” (Respect, Internationalism, Spirit and Excellence) values. 

We are a truly international community of more than 120 different nationalities. These come together on a green, village-like campus covering 8 hectares. Students follow national and international curricula, with English, French and Bilingual programmes offered. 

Find out more about Nord Anglia Education at www.nordangliaeducation.com  and about Collège du Léman at www.cdl.ch

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The successful applicant’s role will be to support and encourage students, helping them to enjoy and make the most of the learning opportunities offered by the school.

Teaching assignments may include High School Economics, Geography and/or Sociology. He/She may also be allocated a homeroom advisory role, thereby assisting the pastoral team by leading an advisory class and being the first point of contact for the families of his/her advisees. 

Although this role is currently focussed on High School teaching, in the future, should the candidate be a good fit for CDL, future opportunities may arise in the IB, IGCSE or AP programmes. 

Start date: As soon as possible

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Teacher will:

• Promote the school’s mission and vision by assisting students to discover and develop individual strengths, make powerful, lifelong global connections, and be their best selves,
• Contribute to the creation of a caring and inclusive learning environment in which students can flourish, ensuring that each student’s health and well-being are given the necessary priority,
• Embody and promote Collège du Léman’s RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence,
• Use and develop existing resources to plan engaging, challenging, and rigorous economics lessons,
• Develop curricula and unit plans, taking into consideration the RISE values, the development of a broad range of 21st-century skills (including ICT skills) and specific course-related considerations such as the IB Learner Profile,
• Give regular formative and summative feedback to students and ensure active engagement with feedback,

• Use assessment data to differentiate appropriately, inform lesson planning and ensure that all students are making excellent progress,
• Work in close collaboration with members of the humanities department, sharing best practice, planning in teams, offering feedback, and developing interdisciplinary learning opportunities,
• Engage with the teaching community of external examination courses to keep up to date with course changes, understand assessment guidelines and exchange ideas for best teaching practice,
• Use the school’s Teacher Appraisal - Professional Development (TAPD), framework to set and meet clear, challenging, and relevant objectives, and participate in ongoing professional development (internal and, if appropriate, external),
• Manage and regularly update the school’s digital platforms to keep timely record of attendance, student grades, lesson plans, resources etc.,
• Supervise Extended Essays in Business Management, Economics or other related domains within the IB programme.

Although this role is currently focused on High School teaching, in the future, should the candidate be a good fit for CDL, future opportunities may arise in the IB, IGCSE or AP programmes. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification

Required

• University degree in Economics, Business or related discipline
• Recognised teaching qualification

Preferred

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related discipline.

Experience

Required

• Previous experience of teaching Humanities in a High School setting.

Preferred

• Previous experience in an international school setting
• Previous experience teaching IB Economics, IB Business Management, iGCSE Economics or AP Micro/Macroeconomics
• Experience in supervising IBDP Extended Essays
• Experience as an IB examiner, IGCSE examiner and/or AP reader

Prior Skills and Knowledge

Required

• ICT literacy, both with educational tools and mainstream software
• English mother tongue or equivalent fluency.

Preferred

• Working knowledge of French is an asset

Additional skills

You communicate with clarity and confidence, and you’re able to build strong, positive relationships with both students and colleagues. You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and bring a growth mindset to your role — you're open to new challenges and committed to ongoing professional development. You know how to organise your workload, set priorities effectively, and stay calm and focused under pressure and tight deadlines.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships.

You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium schools organisation, with 80+ schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 75,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school. 

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.