Biology Teacher

**Date**:7 Mar 2024**Location**:Geneva, CH**Job ID**:2114**School**:Collége du Léman, Geneva**Company**:Nord Anglia Education- 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.
- MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
- You will support and encourage students, helping them enjoy and make the most of the learning opportunities the school offers. You will be teaching Biology to High School students.
- KEY 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
- Use and develop the existing resources to teach Biology in the Anglophone High School.
- Teach Biology in the High School, including.
- Supervise Extended Essays in Biology within the IBDP programme.
- Act as a Pastoral Advisor.
- SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, NOT AN OPTION
- You should possess a **relevant university degree in Biology and a teaching qualification**. It is imperative that you have previous experience in teaching Biology in English, as well as a strong command of the language. Additionally, you must demonstrate the ability to use and integrate educational technology effectively into the curriculum, enhancing the learning experience for students.
- Furthermore, you are expected to work closely with a team of dedicated colleagues and maintain a positive rapport with students, characterised by a firm yet empathetic and fair approach.
- Preferred qualifications for this position include previous experience in an international school setting as well as teaching IB and IGCSE Biology, and experience in teaching EAL students.
- CRUCIAL 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._