Join Our Team at La Côte International School
Founded in 2008, La Côte International School (LCIS) is a co-educational, English-language-based day school catering to students aged 3 to 18. Located in Aubonne, Switzerland, just a short distance from Geneva and Lausanne, our vibrant school community comprises nearly 450 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
At LCIS, we provide a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties through English, French, and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). By collaborating with esteemed institutions like Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, we create enriching opportunities that inspire our students to excel academically, creatively, and personally. We invite you to consider joining our dedicated team as a:
Design Technology Teacher (Robotics and Coding)
100% – starting August 2026
Responsibilities:
- Deliver effective teaching and learning of Design Technology throughout the secondary school, including IGCSE and IBDP.
- Inspire creativity, innovation, and inquiry through real-world applications and project-based learning.
- Participate in the design, development, implementation, and review of the Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and IBDP Design Technology programmes.
- Support the development of innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEAM learning within the school.
- Lead practical student projects involving programming, automation, and robotics systems.
- Liaise with curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum, including resource management.
- Develop and assess student learning using diverse formative and summative strategies.
- Monitor student progress and implement interventions to promote academic success.
- Serve as a homeroom teacher, providing pastoral care and mentorship.
- Contribute to a variety of trips, excursions, competitions, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
- Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all students.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Subject-related degree in Design Technology or a closely related field.
- PGCE, QTS, or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Proven track record of excellence in teaching with a minimum of three years’ experience, ideally in an international environment.
- Experience teaching IGCSE and IBDP Design Technology is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of robotics, coding/programming, and electronics is essential for this role.
- The ability to teach some Art would be an asset.
- Capability to inspire mixed culture and ability classes through engaging and challenging learning opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
- Aptitude for supporting student needs in both learning and pastoral matters.
- Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
- Clear criminal record.
If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.