Teacher of Secondary French A & B

Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-educational, English-language-based day school for students aged 3 to 18. Situated in Aubonne, Switzerland-within easy reach of Geneva and Lausanne-our school is home to nearly 450 students representing a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

At LCIS, we offer a unique blend of international education and strong local community ties with English, French, and bilingual pathways, leading to the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). Through exclusive collaborations with Juilliard, MIT, and UNICEF, we deliver enriching opportunities that inspire students to thrive academically, creatively, and personally. It is in this dynamic environment that we invite you to join our team as:

Secondary French A & B Teacher

100% - 2-year contract - August 2026

Responsibilities:

• Deliver the teaching and learning of the French language (A and B) throughout the secondary school effectively
• Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the lower secondary, IGCSE and IBDP French curricula
• Liaise with the curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum to specified classes, including selecting resources and managing them efficiently in the classroom
• Promote the health and safety of assigned classes
• Participate in professional development and contribute to regular staff training/meetings

• Contribute to a programme of trips, excursions, fieldtrips and extracurricular activities
• Enhance the professional standing of the teaching body

• Contribute to the development of a positive attitude between the French department and the wider community through cooperative relations, publications, competitions etc.

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor or Masters degree in the French language with QTS status or equivalent
• Proven track record of excellence in teaching with at least three years' experience, ideally in an international environment
• The ability of teaching an additional language (Spanish or German) is a significant asset

• Knowledge and proven experience of teaching French at an IB Diploma and IGCSE level is an asset
• Excellent communication skills and team player
• Native French speaker

• Have the ability to manage a diverse and demanding workload
• Strong organisation skills and use of technology for administration and teaching
• Be able to inspire mixed culture and ability classes, by creating challenging and engaging learning opportunities for all students
• Be able to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters
• Clear criminal extracts and valid work permit an asset