Trainer
Foundation - The Institute of Learning and Professional Studies
Education
Seeks for 16th August 2022
Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-to 18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competencies: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others, and with resources 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 International School of Geneva offers an Initial Teacher Training Course which allows achieving a postgraduate qualification (PGCE International) and IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning through a collaborative partnership with Durham University. The program runs each year in Geneva at Campus des Nations and is undertaken by trainees accepted onto the course by Durham University who wish to train to teach primary or secondary students in an international context.
To complete our team, we are looking for a:
Teacher Trainer
Full-time – 40 Hours
Responsibilities:
- Work as part of the professional training team to plan and deliver workshops for the Initial Teacher Education Programme
- Facilitate professional workshops delivered by external and internal speakers
- Hold bi-weekly tutorial meetings with trainee teachers
- Participate in mentor training sessions
- Conduct formal lesson observations of trainee teachers during school placements
- Participate in final tutorials for trainees
- Provide feedback on Professional Module Final Standard Portfolios.
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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| Location | Geneva, Switzerland, Europe |
| Start Date | August 2022 |
| Eligible Candidates | University Graduate |
| Student Level | All Levels |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
Relocation package for expatriates. |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | High School Diploma |
| Additional School Requirements | |
Candidate requirements Essential:
Desirable:
Disposition, attributes, and behaviors:
Candidates are requested to apply online with their CV, three references, one of which should be from the current or most recent employer (who can be contacted should you be invited for an interview) and a covering letter to be addressed to Dr. Karen Taylor Director of Education, International School of Geneva by 18th May 2022 mentioning the reference number 0 282. 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. | |