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. We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School, providing a comprehensive international education in English for students aged 3 to 19. Our achievements include being ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results in 2020 and placing in the top 50 in Europe.

International School Rheintal is seeking dedicated and impactful Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers to join our diverse and experienced team. Located in a beautiful region of Switzerland, we boast a new award-winning campus and welcome applications from underrepresented groups in international education, including families with children.

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

We Will Provide:

• An excellent salary and benefits 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 in an award-winning campus and have a direct impact on 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

Candidates should bring a rigorous and inclusive approach to teaching and learning within the primary years. A strong background in language teaching for both English home language and English language learners, along with a commitment to an inquiry-led approach, is essential. You will bring learning alive both inside and outside the classroom.

We seek practitioners who are either experienced in, or pedagogically aligned with, the IB approach. A passion for learning and professional growth is crucial in our school, where we champion individualized professional development. We are looking for teachers who demonstrate a professional commitment to a student-initiated, inquiry-led approach to teaching and learning, and who utilize direct teaching methods where research supports this approach, such as systematic synthetic phonics.

We are seeking teachers who:

• Are qualified primary years teachers with a minimum of three years of teaching experience and at least a bachelor's degree
• Have significant 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
• Exude 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 dedicated to continuous improvement
• Engage with and contribute to the full life of the school