Teacher of Design - Replacement

Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing 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 around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission. Campus des Nations is the most recent campus in the International School of Geneva Foundation. Located in the heart of Geneva’s international quarter, this campus has quickly established itself as an educationally pioneering school committed to putting student learning at the centre of all its activities. Campus des Nations is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School. 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, moral, cultured and caring. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do. Campus des Nations is the smallest of the three campuses of the International School of Geneva.InformationLieuCampus des Nations (Secondary/secondaire)Date limite de candidature16/04/2021Date de débutasapType de contratFull-time

To complete our team at Secondary School, we are looking for a:

Teacher of Design

Full-time - 24 periods (sick leave cover)

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering engaging, challenging and fully inclusive Design lessons to Secondary School students (aged 11 to 18).


• Understand and have experience teaching engineering styled projects, programming, CAD, use of machinery and web design.

Candidate requirements:

• A Design related degree and teaching qualification 


• Experience teaching Design, Coding, Engineering, Robotics, or a related field in an international setting is an advantage


• Experience with teaching the IBO Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme would be an advantage


• A passion for transdisciplinary teaching and learning.


• Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities such as supervision of Extended Essays, after school clubs and department field trips


• English - French bilingualism is to be considered a substantial advantage


• Excellent classroom management and organizational skills 


• Enthusiasm and creativity with a passion for teaching and learning and a drive to achieve the highest possible standards for all students 


• A caring, sensitive attitude towards students: an outstanding and inspirational teacher  


• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and parents 

Candidates are required to apply online by sending their CV, three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview and a covering letter addressed to Mr Jamie Williams, Secondary Principal, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations, by April 16th, 2021, mentioning the reference number 430 146.

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The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its employees. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The School is seriously committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children. All selected candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and authorities.