Teacher of IB Mathematics

La Grande Boissière

Secondary

Seeks for 2nd September 2024

Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.

La Grande Boissière (LGB) campus is centrally located in Geneva and blends a mix of 18th Century buildings with cutting edge STEM and Arts facilities. The bilingual (French and English) campus is home to close to 1,900 students across the Primary, Middle and Secondary Schools. Our unique Universal Learning Programme, co-designed with UNESCO's International Bureau of Education, seeks to anchor learning in deep conceptual understanding and the assessment of Ecolint's global competences, to ensure that the outcome of learning makes some positive social impact.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Teacher of IB Mathematics

Full-time - 24 Period(s)

Responsibilities

- To be an advocate for student wellbeing and a holistic educator with a keen willingness to be a student mentor and involved in our pastoral care system

- Enthusiasm and creativity with a passion for teaching and learning and a drive to achieve the highest possible standards for all students

- A passion for engaging concept-based learning strategies

- An excellent understanding of mathematics and how students learn mathematics

- A willingness to teach across all age ranges (11 to 18 yrs old),

- Demonstrate experience and understanding of the importance of pastoral care within a school, with a desire to take an active role in our Mentor system

- Excellent understanding and use of ICT in the classroom.

- Willingness to contribute to enrichment activities such as supervision of Extended Essays and department field trips

- Excellent classroom management and organisational skills

- A drive to engage with the development of the Mathematics department by supporting the Head of Department

 

Candidate requirements

- Appropriate degree and teaching qualification

- The successful candidate must be fluent in English

- Experience of teaching IB Diploma Programme or equivalent is essential

Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV , three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Jonathan Halden, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 8th December 2023 mentioning the reference number 340 356.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.

 

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