Founded in 2008, La Côte International School is a co-education, 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:
Design Technology Teacher (Robotics and Coding)
100% – starting August 2026
Responsibilities
* Deliver the teaching and learning of Design Technology throughout the secondary school effectively, including IGCSE and IBDP.
* Inspire creativity, innovation and inquiry through real-world applications and project-based learning.
* Participate in the design, development, implementation and review of the Lower Secondary, IGCSE and IBDP Design Technology programmes.
* Support the development of innovation, entrepreneurship and STEAM learning within the school.
* Lead practical student projects involving programming, automation and robotics systems.
* Liaise with curriculum leaders to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum, including selecting and managing resources.
* Develop and assess student learning using a variety of formative and summative strategies.
* Monitor student progress and implement interventions to ensure academic success.
* Serve as a homeroom teacher, providing pastoral care and mentorship.
* Contribute to a programme of trips, excursions, competitions, clubs and extracurricular activities.
* Promote the health, safety and wellbeing of all students.
Qualifications and Skills
* Subject-related degree in Design Technology or a closely related field.
* PGCE, QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
* Proven track record of excellence in teaching with at least three years' experience, ideally in an international environment.
* Experience teaching IGCSE and IBDP Design Technology strongly preferred.
* Strong knowledge of robotics, coding/programming and electronics is essential for this role.
* Ability to teach some Art would be an asset.
* Ability to inspire mixed culture and ability classes through engaging and challenging learning opportunities.
* Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
* Ability to support student needs in learning and pastoral matters.
* Strong organisational skills and adaptability in a dynamic school environment.
* Clear criminal records.
If you share our passion for education and would like to join our team, please apply directly online through our website.