Bilingual Primary Teacher / Headteacher, Lausanne Region

A rare opportunity to contribute to shaping a small, high-quality bilingual educational project from its earliest stages.

A practical role combining pedagogy, organisation, and meaningful engagement with children and families.

We are opening a new boutique bilingual primary school project in the Lausanne area and are seeking an experienced and inspiring educator to support and shape the project as it enters its next phase of development.

This is a rare opportunity to contribute to an educational environment with a clear vision: combining strong Montessori foundations with a carefully guided transition towards structured academic learning.

Alongside this position, we continue to build a small, high-quality teaching team and also welcome applications from experienced teachers wishing to contribute to the project.

The school:

We are developing a small, family-oriented primary environment, typically serving children from age 4 through to the later primary years.

The early years (4–6 years) are fully Montessori. From age 6 onwards, children progressively transition to more structured academic learning, drawing on a broader range of complementary child-centred pedagogical approaches, while maintaining a strong emphasis on independence, clarity of thought, and academic excellence.

The school is fully bilingual (French–English), aiming to develop genuine fluency and academic skills in both languages.

We place particular importance on individual attention, pastoral care, and a strong sense of community.

The project is based on a spiritually open, non-denominational approach, welcoming families from all backgrounds and fostering respect, reflection, and meaning. This approach naturally extends to a strong connection with nature, outdoor learning, and the environment.

The project is set in a warm, intimate setting with a private garden and outdoor play area, as well as nearby green spaces. It builds on prior experience within a school-designated setting.

The project also benefits from access to an alpine environment in the Verbier region, supporting seasonal outdoor activities and contributing to a broader approach to physical development, resilience, and experiential learning.

A core group of families, children, and educators is already engaged in the educational project, and we are now seeking to bring additional structure and leadership as the project develops.

Structure:

The project combines a full-time school programme aligned with the PER alongside a hybrid section supporting families from the homeschooling community already connected to the broader educational project.

The role:

The successful candidate will play a central, practical role in the life of the project, working closely with the founders to help shape and develop the school over time.

This includes leading or supporting the day-to-day running, bringing structure and clarity to a growing environment, contributing to curriculum and educational development, guiding the Montessori to academic transition, and working closely with teachers and families.

For candidates with the appropriate experience and interest, the role may evolve towards broader pedagogical and organisational leadership within the school.

As the project develops, the role may also involve engaging with relevant local authorities and contributing to the project’s formal structuring and development.

This is a practical, engaged role with a strong presence in the classroom environment.

Profile:

We are looking for someone comfortable working in both French and English, holding recognised teaching qualifications, and with experience with primary-aged children.

The role would suit someone who enjoys being actively involved in the classroom, is happy to teach and support when needed, and brings a grounded, practical approach. A natural ease with children and an interest in building a school environment over time are essential.

Experience with Montessori and/or international education would be an advantage.

Team:

We are also recruiting a small number of teaching positions to complement the existing team, particularly in French, science, mathematics, and physical education.

Experienced teachers interested in contributing to a small, high-quality bilingual environment are invited to apply directly via this advert.

Why join us:

This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a project at an early but already active stage, within a small, high-quality environment where relationships and impact are real.

Applications:

Please send your CV along with a short note outlining your experience and educational approach.