Job Opportunity: Teacher of Visual Arts
We are seeking an enthusiastic Teacher of Visual Arts to join our beautiful all-through 4-18 international boarding school nestled in the stunning Swiss Alps. This is a unique opportunity to inspire and educate students while being part of a vibrant community.
Main Duties
- Teach across a diverse age and ability range, adapting lessons to meet individual needs.
- Contribute to the wider school life through participation in sporting events, extra-curricular activities, and other enrichment programs.
- Be an active member of our Creative Arts & Design Department.
- Engage with boarding life and foster a supportive environment for students.
- Focus on your professional growth and development.
- Mentor a small group of learners, monitoring their achievements and well-being.
- Manage resources within the department, ensuring a safe, clean, and organized working environment at all times.
- Demonstrate a clear commitment to safeguarding all young people.
- Complete subject-related administrative tasks as required, and participate in departmental meetings.
- Adhere to the school’s assessment and reporting processes and attend parents’ meetings when necessary.
Person Specification
- Possess a good honours degree and/or a further degree in a directly related subject.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Show a passion for your subject and the ability to inspire others.
- Embrace innovations in teaching and learning, and be open to experimenting with new practices.
- Be prepared to supervise learners completing the MYP Personal Project or the DP Extended Essay.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English as a native language.
- Share the educational vision of La Garenne International School, including our holistic approach to education, and be eager to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral life of the school.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships and collaborating with colleagues and school leadership.
- Demonstrate strong ICT competence and a willingness to embrace new technologies.
- Maintain a positive outlook, an optimistic approach to change and development, and a good sense of humour.
Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.