LCH SEC - Physics Teacher (Maternity Leave Replacement) - 200 023

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 and English 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: ~29% (5.25 h / 18 h) - Physics for the Swiss Federal Maturity (French)
• Option 1 (+16.6%): +3 h / 18 h - MYP Sciences (Year 9 - French)
• Option 2 (+37.5%): +6.75 h / 18 h - IGCSE Physics (English - if bilingual)
• Application deadline: 25 September 2026
• Reference: 200 023

About Ecolint and La Châtaigneraie

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) is the world’s first international school. With 4500 students and over 130 nationalities, we are a foundation built on educational innovation and the birthplace of the International Baccalaureate. The La Châtaigneraie campus, located in Founex, offers a unique setting combining historic buildings and state-of-the-art facilities, where our educational team is dedicated as much to academic excellence as to the personal well-being of students.

Your role and responsibilities

• Teach Physics for the Swiss Federal Maturity programme (French section).
• Depending on your profile: teach Sciences (physics-chemistry and biology) within the French MYP framework (Year 9) and/or Physics for the IGCSE programme in English.
• Regularly assess students’ progress and communicate results to parents in detail.
• Ensure the progression and monitoring of the course programme for all students.
• Work closely with department colleagues to develop teaching resources, exams, and enrichment activities.

Profile sought

Skills and Experience:

• University degree and recognised teaching qualification for Physics (Swiss Maturity / Secondary II).
• Fluency in French (language of instruction for Maturity and MYP).
• Bilingualism in French and English is a major asset (required for the additional IGCSE English teaching load).
• Strong command of integrating technology into teaching and laboratory activities.
• Experience working collaboratively with a laboratory technician.
• Excellent classroom management, organisational, and communication skills.

Personal qualities:

• Passion for teaching and a commitment to supporting each student towards success.
• Willingness to contribute to departmental enrichment activities (field trips, project supervision, etc.).

How to apply

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

• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
• 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 before 25 September 2026, quoting reference number 200 023.

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

https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among 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. All selected candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their role, including prior checks with former employers and authorities.