Bilingual Science Teacher / Bilingual Science Teacheress

WHO WE ARE

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva with stunning views of the Swiss Alps. We welcome children aged 2 to 18 years old into a truly international community, representing over 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape future generations that embrace diversity and empower our students to positively impact the world.

We nurture individual strengths through our exceptional educators and the broad array of opportunities embedded in our curriculum and activities.

Collège du Léman is proud to be part of the Nord Anglia Education family, which boasts more than 80 premium schools across over 30 countries.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The successful applicant will encourage and support students in maximizing their learning opportunities, specifically teaching Sciences to Middle School Secondaire students. There is also the possibility of taking on the role of a homeroom advisor.

This position is available from August 13, 2026, on a full-time basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the school’s mission and vision by helping students, both day and boarding, discover and develop their individual strengths, forge impactful global connections, and strive to be their best selves.
• Contribute to creating a caring and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive, prioritizing their health and well-being.
• Embody and advocate for Collège du Léman’s RISE values: Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence.
• Engage and motivate students of all abilities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure lesson harmonization across the grade level.
• Assess students according to school guidelines and accurately enter grades into the online grade book.
• Prepare school reports in line with guidelines and adhere to completion timelines.
• Utilize and develop existing resources to teach Science classes in Middle School Secondaire.
• Potential opportunity to teach Chemistry in High School.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification

The ideal candidate must hold a relevant Science qualification along with a teaching qualification. A Master’s degree in a suitable area of pedagogy is preferred.

Experience

Successful experience in teaching in a Middle School setting, particularly to students whose first language may not be English, is required, ideally in an international school. Additionally, the ability to meet the needs of students with diagnosed learning differences in the classroom is essential. Experience as a homeroom advisor is an asset.

Prior Experience

The candidate should have English as their mother tongue and possess the ability to effectively utilize educational technology to enhance learning outcomes. Building positive relationships with students is crucial; this should be balanced with firmness, empathy, and fairness. Strong organizational skills are necessary.

Additional Skills

The ideal candidate should excel in teamwork, meet tight deadlines, and implement effective classroom differentiation strategies.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

It is essential that the post holder is consistently aware of Child Protection guidelines and maintains a professional distance from students while fostering effective and caring relationships. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is a must, along with a strong stance against any form of discrimination. Background investigations and reference checks covering the past ten years will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!