About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">WHO WE ARE</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">The successful applicant’s role will be to encourage and support students to enjoy and make the most of the learning opportunities offered by the school and, specifically, to teach Sciences to Middle School Secondaire and/or High School students. The role includes the possibility of becoming a homeroom advisor. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">The position will be available from 13th August 2026 on a fulltime basis. </span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Promote the school’s mission and vision by assisting students, both day and boarding, to discover and develop individual strengths, make powerful, lifelong global connections, and be their best selves;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">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;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Embody and promote Collège du Léman’s RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Work with colleagues to ensure that all lessons are harmonised across the grade level;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Assess students as per the school guidelines and enter grades into the online grade book;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Write school reports as per guidelines and adhere to the timelines for completion;</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Use and develop the existing resources to teach Science classes in Middle School Secondaire. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Possibility of teaching Chemistry in High School. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Carry out other duties as assigned. </span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">CANDIDATE PROFILE</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">Qualification</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">You must hold a relevant Science qualification along with a<strong> </strong>teaching qualification. A Master’s degree in a suitable area of pedagogy is preferred.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">Experience</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Successful experience in teaching in a Middle School and/or High School setting to students whose first language might not be English, ideally in an international school setting, is required. Ability to meet the needs of students with diagnosed learning differences in the classroom is required. An experience as a homeroom advisor is an asset. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">Prior experience </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">English is your mother tongue. You have the ability to use and integrate educational technology as a tool to enhance learning in the curriculum. Furthermore, fostering a positive relationship with students is paramount, firm but empathetic and fair. You have good organisational skills. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Lastly, you demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.</span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">Additional Skills</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><br></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">The ideal candidate will excel in teamwork, meeting tight deadlines, and implementing effective classroom and differentiation strategies.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 6.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#1eb9dc">ESSENTIAL INFORMATION </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#223f71">Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received. We look forward to hearing from you!</span></p></div></div></div>