Physics & Mathematics Teacher (Senior School)

About the role

St. George's International School in Clarens, Switzerland, is seeking a Physics & Mathematics teacher for the Senior School, reporting to the Head of Mathematics Faculty. The post also involves teaching Geography at IB, A Level and/or IGCSE levels, alongside humanities at Key Stage 3, using engaging, inquiry-based instruction.

Key responsibilities

• Teach Physics and Mathematics at A Level and/or IB Diploma, with the option to teach IGCSE.
• Deliver the curriculum in an engaging, inquiry-based way, making abstract concepts accessible through practical work, modelling and real-world applications.
• Plan and run a rigorous programme of practical and experimental work, with risk-assessed laboratory activities.
• Prepare students for external assessments, including the A Level Physics practical endorsement, IB Internal Assessments (IAs), the Mathematics exploration and Extended Essays (EEs).
• Support the Upper Senior School transition, including prerequisite assessments and bridging work for A Level and IB Physics and Mathematics.
• Help students with university and career pathways in STEM, including preparation for university admissions tests where appropriate.
• Follow faculty assessment policies, write detailed student progress reports, attend parent-teacher meetings and cover classes when needed.
• Take part in team meetings, contribute to curriculum development, act as a role model and support students as a tutor and pastoral figure.
• Offer an extra-curricular club such as STEM, robotics or Olympiad preparation.

Required profile

• Proven experience teaching Physics and Mathematics at A Level and/or IB Diploma; IGCSE experience is an advantage.
• Degree in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field, and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Strong knowledge of A Level and/or IB assessment requirements, including practical assessment, IAs and EEs.
• Confidence teaching A Level Mathematics (ideally Further Mathematics) and/or IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation at SL and HL.
• Experience teaching Senior School students aged 15-18 and managing diverse classroom dynamics.
• C2-level English proficiency (or native equivalent).

Required skills

• Strong assessment skills and ability to adapt teaching style to feedback.
• Planning skills and confidence integrating ICT, including data-logging, simulations and graphing software.
• Collaborative, international mindset in a multilingual, multicultural environment.