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 serving students aged 3 to 18. Located in the picturesque town of Aubonne, Switzerland—conveniently close to Geneva and Lausanne—we are proud to be home to nearly 450 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
At LCIS, we offer a distinctive blend of international education paired with strong local community ties, featuring English, French, and bilingual pathways that lead to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our exclusive collaborations with esteemed institutions such as Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF provide enriching opportunities for our students, inspiring them to excel academically, creatively, and personally.
Position Available: Design Technology Teacher (Robotics and Coding)
This role is full-time and set to commence in August 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
- Effectively deliver teaching and learning in Design Technology throughout the secondary school, including IGCSE and IBDP.
- Foster creativity, innovation, and inquiry through real-world applications and project-based learning.
- Engage in the design, development, implementation, and review of Lower Secondary, IGCSE, and IBDP Design Technology programmes.
- Encourage the development of innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEAM learning within the school.
- Lead practical student projects involving programming, automation, and robotic systems.
- Collaborate with curriculum leaders to ensure effective curriculum delivery, including resource selection and management.
- 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 programme of trips, excursions, competitions, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
- Promote health, safety, and well-being for 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 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 Art is an asset.
- Capacity to inspire mixed-culture and ability classes through engaging and challenging learning opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven team player.
- Aptitude for supporting student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
- Strong organisational skills and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
- Clear criminal records.
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.