Primary Years Teacher / Primary Years Teacheress

About Us

As a 'small and mighty' not-for-profit international school, we offer a supportive environment within a thriving community of 185 students and over 45 staff members. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we provide a comprehensive international education in English for students aged 3 to 19. In 2020, we were proud to be ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results, and among the top 50 in Europe.

International School Rheintal is seeking to recruit dedicated and impactful Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers. Located in a beautiful region of Switzerland, our award-winning campus enhances our commitment to providing a rich educational experience. We highly value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in international education as well as families with children.

The successful candidate will join our diverse team of dedicated and experienced international school teachers at our school serving ages 3 to 19.

• Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, CH-9470 Buchs, St Gallen, Switzerland
• Salary: Highly competitive remuneration and benefits package
• Start Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
• Closing Date for Applications: Monday, January 15
• Interviews: Thursday, January 25, 2024

We Will Provide:

• An excellent salary and comprehensive package
• An opportunity to live and work in an area of outstanding beauty
• A professionally stimulating and supportive local and international community environment
• An opportunity to work on an award-winning campus, directly impacting the future development of our school

How to Apply

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Your Profile

We are looking for candidates who bring a rigorous and inclusive approach to teaching and learning in primary years. You will have a strong background in language teaching for both English home language and English language learners, alongside a commitment to an inquiry-led approach that makes learning come alive both in and beyond the classroom.

Ideal candidates will have experience aligned with the IB approach, a passion for learning and development, and a commitment to individualized professional growth. We seek educators devoted to a student-initiated, inquiry-led environment, while also employing direct teaching instruction guided by research evidence, such as systematic synthetic phonics.

We welcome applications from teachers who:

• Are qualified primary years teachers with a minimum of three years of teaching experience and at least a bachelor's degree
• Possess significant experience and expertise in teaching within the primary phase
• Are willing to go the extra mile to design and deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences
• Promote a well-organized, inspiring, and inquiry-led learning environment
• Exhibit enthusiasm and demonstrate a positive, empathetic, and inclusive approach towards students, colleagues, and the wider community
• Are internationally-minded and committed to the IB philosophy and approach
• Are confident in integrating technology into teaching and learning for enhanced student outcomes
• Are committed to continual improvement
• Engage with and contribute to the full life of the school