International School Rheintal - January 5, 2026

About Us

We have recently relocated to our award-winning, ecologically designed campus in the heart of Rheintal, Buchs. As a 'small and mighty' not-for-profit international school, we foster a nurturing environment within a vibrant community of 200 students and over 50 staff members. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we provide a comprehensive international education in English for students aged 3-19. In 2020, we proudly ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results and placed within the top 50 in Europe.

Due to our continued growth, the International School Rheintal is seeking a dedicated and impactful Primary Years Programme (PYP) teacher. We are a community-focused IB international school in a picturesque region of Switzerland, complemented by our new award-winning campus. We deeply 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 in our age 3-19 setting. We are looking for educators who bring a fun, rigorous, and inclusive approach to teaching and learning within the primary years. You should possess a strong background in language teaching for both English home language speakers and English language learners, along with a commitment to inquiry-led learning that animates the classroom experience.

Your Role

Position: Primary Years Teacher
Workload: 100% Full-Time Equivalent
Start Date: 1 August 2026
Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland
Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday, 13th of January 2026
Preliminary Interviews: Wednesday, 21st of January 2026

Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Your Profile

We are seeking candidates who bring a rigorous and inclusive approach to teaching and learning within the primary years. You should have a solid background in language teaching for both native English speakers and English language learners, alongside a commitment to an inquiry-led learning philosophy that brings education to life inside and outside the classroom.

The ideal practitioners should either have experience or be pedagogically aligned to the IB approach. A genuine desire to learn and develop is essential in our school, and we strongly support individualized professional learning. We are seeking teachers committed to a student-initiated, inquiry-led approach to teaching and learning, employing direct teaching strategies where research supports such methods (for example, systematic synthetic phonics).

We are seeking teachers who:

Are qualified primary years teachers with a minimum of three years teaching experience and at least a bachelor's degree.
Possess significant experience and expertise in teaching in 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 to 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 to enhance student outcomes.
Are committed to continuous improvement.
Engage with and contribute to the full life of the school.

We will provide:

An excellent salary and benefits package.
An opportunity to live and work in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
A professionally stimulating and supportive community environment, both locally and internationally.
An opportunity to work in an award-winning campus and directly influence the future development of our school.

At ISR, we are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive and learn. We uphold a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, regardless of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activities (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country where you have resided within the last ten years.

How to Apply