History Teacher – IGCSE Exam Preparation – In-Person Teaching in Zurich

About the job

Flying Teachers is currently seeking a qualified and dedicated history teacher to take on individual tuition with targeted preparation for the IGCSE exam in Zurich.

The lessons take place on-site and are aimed at a student who wishes to sit the IGCSE history exam in June 2027 or June 2028.

Course details

Type of tuition: History – one-to-one tuition and IGCSE exam preparation

Location: Zurich and surrounding area

Course start: from November 2026, by arrangement

Tuition volume: 2 hours per month

Frequency: 2 lessons of 60 minutes each per month

Mode of tuition: in-person teaching

Possible lesson times

The lessons can take place either in the Zurich area or on a school campus in Zurich.

The exact lesson times will be agreed upon with the teacher and the family.

Information about the student and the teaching objectives

The student wishes to sit the IGCSE history exam in June 2027 or June 2028.

He will mostly prepare for the exam independently and requires an experienced teacher to accompany and support him individually twice a month.

The aim of the tuition is to deepen historical knowledge, clarify open questions, and prepare the student specifically for the requirements of the IGCSE exam.

Experience with the Cambridge or IB curriculum is desirable.

Who are we?

Flying Teachers is a private language school founded over 25 years ago. We are based in Switzerland and also have locations in Germany and Hungary.

We teach a wide range of languages, offer tutoring for children in mainstream schools as well as intensive courses for different age groups. In addition, we work with companies to provide targeted and needs-based language solutions.

Our philosophy is to offer our clients a professional and flexible service and to tailor the tuition individually to their needs. At the same time, we value our teachers and the skills they bring to the lessons.

What do we expect from you?

You plan your lessons effectively, structured and goal-oriented.

You design student-centred lessons and take individual learning needs into account.

You support the student in independently preparing for the IGCSE exam.

You convey historical content clearly, understandably and age-appropriately.

You check learning progress if necessary and provide targeted feedback.

You reliably document attendance and learning progress.

You maintain professional and reliable communication with our office.

You ideally live in Zurich or the surrounding area.

You have a valid permit to work in Switzerland.

Requirements

Professional qualification in history or a comparable education

Experience with the Cambridge or IB curriculum

Experience teaching adolescents, preferably one-to-one tuition

Good English skills

Strong communication skills and enjoyment in working with young people

Patience, empathy and a motivating teaching style

Flexibility and adaptability

Independent, structured and reliable working method

Availability for in-person teaching in Zurich or surrounding area, twice monthly after school

Your application

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents including CV, motivation letter, diplomas, certificates and references as well as, if required, proof of your valid residence and work permit for Switzerland.

We look forward to your application via the application button below and to possibly welcoming you soon to our team of teachers.