Physics Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement) - Position 2

About the job

Physics Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement) - Position 2

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Nations Campus in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission to "Educate students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant desire to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

La Châtaigneraie (Secondary)

Physics Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement)

La Châtaigneraie Campus – Secondary School

Inspire our students through the teaching of physics and support their academic success within our French-speaking and English-speaking streams

In brief

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie – Secondary School (Founex)
• Department: Sciences
• Contract type: Fixed-term contract (maternity leave replacement)
• Period: from 1 December 2026 to 25 June 2027 (at the latest)
• Workload:
• Main workload: 37.5% (6.75 h / 18 h) – IGCSE Physics (English)
• Option 1 (+29%): +5.25 h / 18 h – Physics for the Swiss Federal Maturity (French)
• Option 2 (+16.6%): +3 h / 18 h – MYP Sciences / Year 9 Physics (French)
• Application deadline: 25 September 2026
• Reference: 200 023

Your role and responsibilities

• Teach IGCSE Physics for Year 10 and Year 11 classes in English.
• If bilingual in French: teach Physics for the Swiss Federal Maturity and/or MYP Sciences (Year 9) in French.
• Regularly assess students’ progress and provide detailed reports to parents.
• Ensure curriculum compliance and academic progress for all students.
• Work closely with department colleagues to design teaching resources, assessments, and enrichment projects.

Desired profiles

Skills and experience

• University degree and recognised teaching qualification for Sciences / Physics at IGCSE level.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with laboratory technicians and integrating educational technologies in classroom and laboratory settings.
• Excellent classroom management, organisational, and pedagogical skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents.

Language skills

Fluent English, both spoken and written.

Bilingual English-French is a major asset (required for the optional teaching load in the French-speaking stream)

Personal qualities

• Passionate commitment to excellence and the success of every student.
• Willingness to contribute to departmental enrichment activities (e.g. supervision of Extended Essays, field trips).

How to apply

Candidates are invited to apply online via our recruitment platform, attaching:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter.
• Contact details of three referees (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Ms Soraya Sayed Hassen, Director of the La Châtaigneraie Campus and Secondary School, International School of Geneva, quoting reference 200 024, before 25 September 2026.

Please note that only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected candidate, rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.