Teacher of Economics

Hours per week : Not Specified

Collge Champittet, a private institution of international renown, present within the educational field for over 100 years, welcomes over 800 students on two campuses in Pully and Nyon. Within this dynamic environment, both local and international, an opportunity is now available to join the college based in Pully.

Collge Champittet is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Economics through English to join us as soon as possible. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach in the International Baccalaureate programme.

The successful applicant for this post will:

• Be passionate about young people and education;
• Hold a degree and Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent;
• Have experience in teaching Economics;
• Have up-to-date knowledge of the IB curriculum;
• Be able to engage and motivate pupils;
• Show commitment to the principle that all children can achieve beyond what they previously thought possible;
• Skilfully use assessment for learning and match learning to individual learner needs;
• Wish to engage in the whole school, through form tutoring, extra-curricular activity and learning outside the classroom, as well as within;
• Seek to consistently improve his/her own practice through Continuous Professional Development;
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school;
• Fluent in English and working knowledge of French
• Excellent ICT skills (knowledge of integration of iPads in the curriculum would be an advantage)
• Competitive salary

Key responsibilities will include:

• Promoting, monitoring and supporting high levels of teaching and learning;
• Promoting the learning priorities of the School Development Plan;
• Working collaboratively with members of the Senior Leadership Team;
• Providing active leadership in the continued development of technology to enhance teaching and learning.

As we are a member of the Nord Anglia Education family of premium international schools, the successful candidate will be joining an international team in which thoughts and ideas are shared around the globe. This is an exciting time to be joining Nord Anglia Education, which now has 31 schools and is responsible for the education of 18,000 students. Nord Anglia Education is a thought leader in this field of international education, notably through its principles of High Performance Learning and the use of the Global Classroom, a fully connected online learning community across all our schools.

Above all, we believe that every student can achieve amazingly if they pursue their dreams and aspirations, be that academically or in the other fields in which we excel, such as sport, the performing and creative arts, leadership or commitment to the community. If you would like to be part of that success, we look forward to receiving your application.

Applications should be made online following the link below, and should contain a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional references. Any offer of appointment will be subject to and Criminal Records clearance.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday, 8th October 2014. Short listed candidates will be contacted as soon as possible with initial interviews taking place, conducted remotely by telephone or Skype.

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/NORDANGLIA5/displayjob.aspx?jobid=1337

Reference : CCLS-TEA-01006