Teacher of secondary Mathematics - maternity cover

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher to cover a maternity leave, to teach  Mathematics across KS3, KS4 and KS5 (A level). This is a temporary, maternity cover role in a well-resourced and a successful department and we need the successful candidate to start at the beginning of the next school year (23rd August 2024).  We offer a supportive school community, wonderful students and a well resourced department. Your written and spoken English must be of an advanced level.

Candidates must have the right to work in Switzerland - an existing work permit or an EU passport  and must have a recognised teaching qualification.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Experience

• Teaching qualification and experience of teaching 11 to 18 year olds.
• An enthusiastic and creative approach to teaching, which inspires pupils and enables learning to be engaging and relevant.
• Flexibility, a sense of humour, and a willingness to take part in all aspects of school life, including tournaments trips, projects, special events and extracurricular clubs.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching Maths at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• A degree in Maths
• Good IT skills
• Knowledge of the GCSE and A-Level Maths qualifications and curriculum 

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a short covering letter, no more than one side of A4 and a CV to geshr@geschool.ch as soon as possible and not later than midday on 1st May 2024

SAFER RECRUITMENT

GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks. In some instances social media/Internet checks may also be carried out.