Teacher of English Literature

Main Duties:

- Teach across the age and ability-range, adapting lessons to the needs of each individual.
- Contribute to wider school life through participation in sporting events, ECAs and other enrichment activities.
- Seek to develop your own professional practice and development
- Clear commitment to the safeguarding of all young people.
- Follow the school’s assessment and reporting processes and attend parents’ meetings as required
- You will be an educator who is dedicated to continual improvement and embodies the attributes of the IB Learner Profile.
- Embraces a commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Embraces developments and innovations in teaching and learning and is willing to experiment with new practices.
- Is willing to act as a supervisor to learners completing the MYP Personal Project or the DP Extended Essay as needed.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Shares the educational philosophy of La Garenne International School including our holistic vision of education and is excited to contribute to the co-curricular and pastoral aspects of life at the school.
- Has strong interpersonal skills and can build relationships and collaborate with colleagues and school leadership.
- Strong ICT competence and willing to embrace new technologies for teaching and learning.
- Possesses a positive outlook, an optimistic approach to change and development, and a good sense of humour.

**Benefits**:
The school has a range of additional benefits including:

- The opportunity to live and work in a beautiful area with great connections to the rest of Europe
- A safe and secure environment in which to work
- The numerous outdoor activities that are on offer (particularly as Villars is a renowned ski resort)
- An opportunity to learn or improve your French
- To work in a school with an excellent reputation
- To be part of a growing school with opportunities for advancement
- Attractive working conditions
- Professional development opportunities
- Possibility to travel internationally
- Depending on availability, places for staff children
- Access to your own Macbook Air
- To teach in modern classrooms with the latest technology
- Approximately 15 weeks annual holiday spread throughout the year
- Annual ski pass and Free Access Card (many free activities and transport during the summer) offered by the school for full time teaching staff

How to apply

A complete Curriculum Vitae

**A UNIQUE BOARDING SCHOOL IN THE HEART OF THE SWISS ALPS**

La Garenne is one of the oldest international schools in Switzerland. More than 75 years after it welcomed its first children, LGIS is now home to 170 young people aged from 4 to 18.

Set in the heart of the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1300 metres above sea level, LGIS combines rigorous academic programmes with multiple and diverse outdoor activities all year round.

LGIS is an accredited IB World School. Study programmes include the International Primary Curriculum, the IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes and the La Garenne High School Diploma.

With ski slopes on the doorstep, students are able to make the most of our stunning location and our demanding overseas programme enables students to complement their academic studies with Service as Action projects.

Our priority is that each child at La Garenne should be happy, safe, healthy, valued and cherished. Our motto is “Be Happy, Never, Never, Never Give Up” which reflects our holistic, child-centred approach, along with traditional Swiss values of respect, politeness, tolerance and responsibility.

**KEY FACTS**
- Family school founded in 1947
- Geneva airport (1h30 min), Lausanne (45 min)
- French speaking Swiss Alps - Ski resort at 1,300m
- Students aged 4 to 18 years old
- Up to 180 boarding and day students
- 30-35 nationalities Reception to IB DP2
- Average class size: 12-16 students
- Staff/Students ratio 1:2
- Full time academic programme / Integration programme / Summer & Winter Camps

**LA GARENNE CAMPUS**

Primary & Middle School (4 to 13 years old)

**LE ROC CAMPUS**

IB MYP4 to IB DP2 (14 - 18 years old)