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. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we provide a comprehensive international education in English for ages 3-19. In 2020, we were ranked 9th in Switzerland for our IBDP results and among the top 50 in Europe.

International School Rheintal is currently seeking dedicated and impactful Primary Years Programme (PYP) teachers. Nestled in a beautiful region of Switzerland, our award-winning campus is a testament to our commitment to excellence in education. We highly value diversity and actively welcome applications from underrepresented groups in international education, including families with children.

The successful candidate will join our diverse team of experienced international school teachers at our age 3-19 school.

• 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 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 directly impact the future development of our school

How to Apply

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

Your Profile

Candidates should possess 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 engage students in learning both inside and outside the classroom.

We are searching for practitioners experienced in, or aligned with, the IB approach. A commitment to ongoing learning and development is imperative at our school. We support individualized professional learning and seek teachers dedicated to a student-initiated, inquiry-led approach, while using direct instruction methods supported by research evidence, such as systematic synthetic phonics.

• Are a qualified primary years teacher 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
• Show confidence in integrating technology into teaching and learning to enhance student outcomes
• Commit to continual improvement
• Engage with and contribute to the full life of the school