LCH - Year 6 Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover) - 230 269

La Châtaigneraie, Founex, Canton de Vaud - Primary

Seek as of 01.01.2026

Please note that only applications from internal Ecolint staff

via our website will be considered

To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Year 6 Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Full-time - 29 Periods

Expected timeframe: 1 January 2026 - 31 August 2026

(Extension possible but unlikely)

The Role

As a Year 6 PYP teacher at La Châtaigneraie Primary, you will be responsible for creating a stimulating, nurturing, and inquiry-based learning environment. You will design and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP framework, fostering the holistic development of each student.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging units of inquiry in collaboration with the Year 6 team.
• Foster a safe, positive, and well-managed classroom that supports students' social and emotional growth.
• Utilise ongoing, varied assessment methods to track student progress and differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Actively contribute to our culture of continuous professional learning and reflective practice.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a candidate who embodies our school's values and demonstrates the following:

Experience & Qualifications:

• Teaching certification authorizing you to work in the Canton de Vaud
• Proven experience teaching within an IB PYP framework in a multilingual, international school environment.

Skills & Attributes:

• A deep passion for child-centered learning and a strong understanding of child development.
• An adaptable, collaborative, and team-oriented mindset, open to feedback and new ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues
• Collaborative mindset and open to feedback
• Digital literacy, with proficiency in Google tools for teaching and administration.

Language Profile

Fluency in English is required for this teaching role. The ability to understand and speak in French is an advantage.

Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV and a covering letter. The application should be addressed to Hazel Allen, International School of Geneva, by 31.10.2025 mentioning the reference number 200 005.

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