JOB VACANCY
TEACHER OF MYP SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS
HR Department

About our School

La Garenne School - Be the one that makes the dierence
Founded in 1947, La Garenne International School is known across the world for its unique approach to
boarding education. Students from over 35 nations are welcomed each year to our modern campus in the
French-speaking mountain resort of Villars, where we provide a secure environment and an extraordinary
education to boarding and day students from 4 to 18 years old.
Our philosophy is based on individual attention to each and every young person, instilling in them a passion
for learning, developing international mindedness and ensuring their holistic development academically,
socially and emotionally.

OUR VISION
To inspire our community to be responsible global citizens in an ever-changing world.

OUR MISSION
The mission of La Garenne International School is to prepare students from around the world to become
independent, international-minded young people. We promote traditional Swiss values of
open-mindedness, responsibility, innovation, empathy, and respect. We strive to nurture each learner's
talents, meeting their individual needs and aspirations.

OUR CORE AIMS
CARE
Give each student personalised attention with empathy and understanding to help keep them happy,
motivated and healthy as they progress towards adulthood.
RESILIENCE
Promote strategies to adapt, recover, and grow in the face of challenges. Students step out of their
comfort zone and learn never to give up.

BE HAPPY AND NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP

IMPACT
Prepare students to make a dierence to themselves and to the world through community service and
peer support, giving them the tools for self-reection, aspiration and personal growth.

CURIOSITY
Make inquiry central to our teaching and learning so that students become lifelong learners, never
ceasing to critically investigate, question, and analyse.

UNLEASH YOUR TALENTS, INSPIRE THE WORLD

Job Description
We are looking for a Teacher of MYP Science & Mathematics who is enthusiastic about working with students in
our beautiful all-through 4-18 international boarding school in the Swiss Alps.
Main Duties
● Teach across the age and ability range, adapting lessons to the needs of each individual.
● Contribute to the wider school life through participation in sporting events, ECAs and other enrichment
activities.
● Be part of our Science & Mathematics Departments
● Be part of the boarding life
● Seek to develop your own professional practice and development.
● Be responsible for mentoring a small group of learners and monitoring their achievements and well-being.
● Take responsibility for managing resources within the department, ensuring a safe, clean and organised
working environment at all times
● Clear commitment to the safeguarding of all young people.
● Complete subject-related administration as needed and participate in departmental meetings.
● Follow the school’s assessment and reporting processes and attend parents’ meetings as required.

Person Specication
● Good honours degree and/or a further degree in a directly-related subject.
● Embraces a commitment to working within the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion.
● Is passionate about their subject and can enthuse others.
● 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.
● Has excellent written and verbal communication skills with English mother tongue.
● Shares the educational vision 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.
● Possesses a positive outlook, an optimistic approach to change and development, and a good sense of
humour.

How to Apply
La Garenne International School is fully committed to safeguarding the children and young people in
our care. All new sta are subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance, including criminal records
and Swiss Justice Department searches for people working with children, as well as identity,
qualications and employment verication. Compulsory safeguarding training is undertaken by all new
employees and at least annually thereafter.
Final interviews will be held at La Garenne. Candidates’ expenses will be paid subject to approval of

invoices.
Please send the following documents by email to hr@la-garenne.ch to the address below:
La Garenne International School
Human Resources
Chemin des Chavasses 23
1885 Chesières
Switzerland

Overview of Employee Benets

● The opportunity to live and work in the Swiss Alps with easy access to the rest of Europe
● A safe and secure working environment
● A wealth of outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, mountain biking
● An opportunity to learn or improve your French
● To work in an outstanding school
● Professional development opportunities
● Discounted tuition fees for sta children depending on availability of places
● Approximately 15 weeks’ annual holiday
● Annual ski pass for full-time posts