English teacher

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Encouraging and supporting students to enjoy and make the most of the learning opportunities offered by the school and, specifically, to teach English to Middle School Secondaire students. The role includes the possibility of becoming a homeroom advisor. 

This is to be filled from mid-August 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the school’s mission and vision by assisting students, both day and boarding, to discover and develop individual strengths, make powerful, lifelong 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;
• Ability to engage and motivate students of all abilities;
• Work with colleagues to ensure that all lessons are harmonised across the grade level;
• Assess student progress as per the school guidelines and enter grades into the online grade book;
• Write school reports as per guidelines and adhere to the timelines for completion;
• Use and develop the existing resources to teach English classes in Middle School Secondaire;
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Qualification

You must hold a relevant teaching qualification in English. A Master’s degree in a suitable area of pedagogy is preferred.

Experience

Successful experience in teaching in a Middle School setting to students whose first language might not be English, ideally in an international school setting, is required. Ability to meet the needs of students with diagnosed learning differences in the classroom is required. An experience as a homeroom advisor is an asset.

Prior experience
English is your mother tongue. You have the ability to use and integrate educational technology as a tool to enhance learning in the curriculum. Furthermore, fostering a positive relationship with students is paramount – firm but empathetic and fair. You have good organizational skills. 

Lastly, you demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills
The ideal candidate will excel in teamwork, meeting tight deadlines, and implementing effective classroom and differentiation strategies.

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 day and boarding schools, located on the edge of Lake Geneva in view of the Swiss Alps. Collège du Léman is a member of the Nord Anglia family of more than 89+ schools worldwide.

At Collège du Léman, we shape generations that harness differences, changing our world for the better, and are proud of our “RISE” (Respect, Internationalism, Spirit and Excellence) values. 

We are a truly international community of more than 120 different nationalities. These come together on a green, village-like campus covering 8 hectares. Students follow national and international curricula, with English, French and Bilingual programmes offered.

We look forward to hearing from you!