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Assistant Principal & MYP Coordinator

La Châtaigneraie

Secondary

Seeks for 1st January 2022

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.

The Campus La Châtaigneraie is set amidst the picturesque rolling farms and villages of Founex, overlooking Lake Geneva not far from the city. With a mix of historic and new buildings, the campus is split into a Primary and Secondary school. The international team of educators is devoted to supporting a diverse population of students.

To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Assistant Principal for years 7-9 & MYP Coordinator Full-time (40 hours/ week on 40 weeks)
 

Responsibilities:

  • Pedagogical and pastoral leadership of Years 7 to 9, (roughly 450 students) including IB MYP Coordination
  • Contribution to the development of the Secondary school as a member of the senior leadership team
  • 25 % teaching responsibility

 

Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Soraya Sayed Hassen, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie Campus by 29th September 2021 mentioning the reference number 230 187.

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.

 

Posted: September 2021
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LocationFounex , Switzerland, Europe
Start DateJanuary 2022
Eligible CandidatesDirector/Principal
Student LevelMiddle School, High School
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

Relocation package for expatriates

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Education RequiredBachelor
Additional School Requirements

Candidate requirements

  • Appropriate professional teaching qualifications
  • A passion for pedagogical innovation
  • Successful IB Middle Years Programme leadership experience and teaching in an international school context
  • Experience in managing Student Mindfulness and Wellbeing
  • Track record in raising standards and challenging students and staff
  • Vision for curriculum development in Years 7 to 9
  • Expertise to secure students' wellbeing and belonging and enable students to become resilient learners
  • Use of data to improve learning and teaching
  • Successful partnerships with school parents and communities
  • Ability to support, motivate, lead and manage staff in innovative teaching and learning
  • Organisational and administrative skills
  • Mastery of English or French with some degree of fluency in the other language