Teacher of Art - Sabbatical leave replacement for 2 years
La Grande Boissière
Secondary
Seeks for 23rd August 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.
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 Art - Sabbatical leave replacement for 2 years
Full-time – 24 Period(s)
Responsibilities
- The successful applicant will be an experienced and inspirational art specialist with excellent subject knowledge, willing to work with a team and will demonstrate a passion for artistic expression and excellence.
- S/he must be able to engage students across a wide range of abilities.
Candidate requirements
- Specialist degree in art with teaching qualification.
- Experience of IB Visual Arts.
- A willingness to collaborate with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects.
- The person engaged will understand the significant role that art plays in the life of the student, the school and the wider community.
- English or French mother tongue with excellent knowledge of the second language is essential.
Candidates are requested to apply online attaching their CV, a covering letter and three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. The application must be addressed to Conrad Hughes, International School of Geneva, La Grande Boissière Campus by 21st January 2022 mentioning the reference number 340 222.
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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| Location | Geneva, Switzerland, Europe |
| Start Date | August 2022 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Relocation package for expatriates. |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | Bachelor |