About Us
Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English-language-based day school catering to students aged 3 to 18. Located in Aubonne, Switzerland—within easy reach of Geneva and Lausanne—our school serves nearly 450 students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
At LCIS, we provide a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties, offering English, French, and bilingual pathways that lead to the internationally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Through exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, we create enriching opportunities that inspire students to excel academically, creatively, and personally. We invite you to join our dedicated team as:
Design Technology Teacher (Robotics and Coding)
Employment Type: 100% – starting August 2026
Responsibilities
- Deliver the teaching and learning of Design Technology throughout the secondary school effectively, 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 advancement of innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEAM learning within the school.
- Lead hands-on student projects involving programming, automation, and robotics systems.
- Liaise with curriculum leaders to ensure the effective delivery of the curriculum, including selecting and managing resources.
- Develop and assess student learning via a variety of formative and summative strategies.
- Monitor student progress and implement interventions to secure 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 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 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.
- Aptitude for inspiring mixed-culture and ability classes through engaging and challenging learning opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
- Ability to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
- Strong organizational skills and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
- Clear criminal records.
Application Process
If you share our passion for education and wish to be part of our team, please apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.