Join Our Team: Design Technology Teacher (Robotics and Coding)
Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English-language-based day school for students aged 3 to 18. Located in Aubonne, Switzerland—conveniently situated near Geneva and Lausanne—our school nurtures nearly 450 students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
At LCIS, we offer a unique blend of international education coupled with strong local community ties through English, French, and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Our exclusive collaborations with esteemed organizations such as Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF provide enriching opportunities that inspire our students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. In this dynamic environment, we invite you to consider joining our team as a:
Design Technology Teacher (Robotics and Coding)
100% – Starting August 2026
Responsibilities
- Deliver the teaching and learning of Design Technology effectively throughout 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 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 programme of trips, excursions, competitions, clubs, and extracurricular activities.
- Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing 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 at least 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.
- Ability to teach some Art would be an asset.
- Capacity to inspire mixed culture and ability classes through engaging and challenging learning opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
- Adept at supporting student needs in both learning and pastoral matters.
- Strong organisational skills and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
- A 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.