Nord Anglia Education

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The English Classroom Teacher in Middle School teaches at various grades in secondary francophone classes. The candidate will be able to engage and motivate students, regardless of their abilities. He/she will be able to work closely with a team of dedicated colleagues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The English teacher will:

• Promote the school’s mission and vision by assisting students to discover and develop individual strengths, make powerful, life-long global connections, and be their best selves.
• Contribute to the creation of a caring and inclusive learning environment in which students can flourish, ensuring that each student’s health and well-being are given the necessary priority.
• Embody and promote Collège du Léman’s RISE values of Respect, Internationalism, Spirit, and Excellence.
• Use and develop the existing resources to teach English in the Francophone section.
• Work with colleagues to ensure that all lessons are harmonized across the grade level.
• Grade students as per the school guidelines and enter grades into the on-line gradebook.
• Write school reports as per guidelines and adhere to the timelines for completion.
• Supervise exams as required.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

All areas of this job specification are subject to regular review and changes.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

We are seeking an experienced and engaging English teacher with native-level English proficiency and a strong academic background in literature. The successful candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification and demonstrate a good command of French.

Experience teaching within the Swiss Maturité and/or French Baccalauréat programmes would be a strong asset.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong ability to build positive relationships with students aged 11-18
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French
• Excellent classroom management and teaching practice
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and demanding environment
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure
• Commitment to high academic standards and student development

Additional skills

You communicate with clarity and confidence, and you’re able to build strong, positive relationships with both students and colleagues. You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team and bring a growth mindset to your role ; you're open to new challenges and committed to ongoing professional development. You know how to organise your workload, set priorities effectively, and stay calm and focused under pressure and tight deadlines.

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

It is important that the post holder is always aware of Child Protection guidelines and observes a professional distance from students whilst still developing effective working and caring relationships.

You understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

Background investigations and reference checks for the past ten years will be conducted during the selection process.

WHO WE ARE

Collège du Léman is one of Switzerland’s most prestigious international schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. We welcome children from 2 to 18 years old to become part of a truly international community with more than 120 different nationalities. Our vision is to shape generations that harness differences and empower our students to change the world for the better.

We nurture individual strengths through our outstanding educators and the sheer breadth of opportunities that we offer as part of our curriculum and activities.

Collège du Léman is part of the Nord Anglia Education family of more than 80 premium schools, educating students in over 30 countries.

About Nord Anglia Education

Nord Anglia Education is the world’s leading premium school’s organisation, with 89+ schools located across over 33 countries in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia, India and the Middle East. Together, our schools educate over 75,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school.

Our philosophy for education rests on our four pillars of creativity, wellbeing, excellent academic outcomes, and global connectedness. These are delivered through innovative use of educational technology to create a personalised 21st century learning experience for all students.

Every parent wants the best for their child — so do we. Nord Anglia schools deliver high quality, transformational education and ensure excellent academic outcomes by going beyond traditional learning. Our global scale enables us to recruit and retain world-leading teachers and to offer unforgettable experiences through global and regional events, while our engaging learning environments ensure all of our students love coming to school.