About La Côte International School
Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English-language day school catering to students aged 3 to 18. Nestled in Aubonne, Switzerland—conveniently located near Geneva and Lausanne—our school boasts nearly 450 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
At LCIS, we provide a unique blend of international education while fostering strong connections to the local community through English, French, and bilingual pathways. Our programs lead to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). In collaboration with distinguished institutions such as Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, we offer enriching opportunities that empower our students to excel academically, creatively, and personally. We invite you to become a part of our dynamic team as a:
Design Technology Teacher (Robotics and Coding)
Position: 100% – Starting August 2026
Responsibilities
- Deliver effective teaching and learning of Design Technology across the secondary school, including IGCSE and IBDP.
- Inspire creativity, innovation, and inquiry through real-world applications and project-based learning.
- Participate in designing, developing, implementing, and reviewing the Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and IBDP Design Technology programs.
- Support the advancement 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 the effective delivery of the curriculum while selecting and managing resources.
- Develop and assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative strategies.
- Monitor student progress and implement interventions to ensure academic success.
- Serve as a homeroom teacher, providing pastoral care and mentorship.
- Contribute to a program of trips, excursions, competitions, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
- Promote the health, safety, and well-being of all students.
Qualifications and Skills
- Research-related degree in Design Technology or a closely related field.
- PGCE, QTS, or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Proven track record of excellence in teaching with at least three years of 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.
- Ability to teach some Art would be an asset.
- Capacity to inspire mixed-culture and diverse ability classes through engaging and challenging learning opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative team player.
- Ability to support students' learning and pastoral needs.
- Strong organizational skills and adaptability to a dynamic school environment.
- Clear criminal records.
If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.