Overview
Design Teacher - Senior or Primary School - maternity cover at ICS Inter-Community School Zurich. The ICS is the oldest international school in the Greater Zurich Area and an IB World School, renowned for its community and high educational standards.
Responsibilities
* Teach Design classes in the IB MYP and DP (Grades 6–12).
* Construct engaging, challenging learning experiences that respond to the diverse needs of students.
* Integrate technology effectively to enhance learning and encourage innovation.
* Demonstrate effective classroom management and an understanding of the academic, social, and emotional dimensions of learning.
Assessment & Reporting
* Design and implement formative and summative assessments that support ongoing learning.
* Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
* Maintain proactive communication with parents through conferences and reports.
* Maintain accurate records of student progress in alignment with ICS procedures.
* Contribute to the development and documentation of the Design curriculum with the Head of Department and IB Coordinators.
* Engage in interdisciplinary projects and ensure programme requirements are met.
Pastoral & Community Contribution
* Serve as a tutor, supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of students and delivering the Personal Development Programme.
* Contribute to the collaborative culture of ICS through participation in departmental and school-wide meetings.
* Support students in key projects such as the MYP Personal Project and the IB Extended Essay.
Education, Experience & Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree and recognised teaching qualification for Secondary Design.
* Minimum 4 years of recent and relevant classroom experience, international schools and the IB MYP/DP experience is an advantage.
* Expertise in resistant materials; textiles experience preferred.
* Strong skills in using technology for learning and administration.
* Proven ability to support students with diverse learning needs.
* Up-to-date health and safety in the workshop certificate.
* Excellent communication and classroom management skills, with a track record of teaching excellence.
Terms & Conditions
* Fixed-term maternity leave cover: from January 2026 until the end of the school year.
* Reports to: Gabriel Di Mauro, Senior School Principal; Daniel Bush, Head of Department.
* Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Next Steps / How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their applications in PDF format to our career page or to:
Jenny Kollmann, HR Talent Attraction – jkollmann@icsz.ch. Applications should include:
* A full letter of application, and a detailed résumé/CV
* A statement of personal educational philosophy
* A list of three referees (name & email address)
We are looking forward to your application!
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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