SENIOR SCHOOL PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION AND WELLBEING TEACHER
Senior School Physical and Health Education and Wellbeing Teacher
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30 November 2025
CONTRACT TERMS: 1 August 2026 – undetermined contract
SCHOOL PROFILE
ISB is an English‑language international day school for students aged 3‑18, with approximately 1,150 students on three campuses south of Basel. It offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) and is accredited by NEASC.
ISB’s mission is to create safe, caring, and affirming learning spaces that welcome students and families from across the globe and promote respect for all nationalities, religions and cultures.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
International School Basel is an equal‑opportunity employer that welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin.
COMMITMENT TO SAFE RECRUITMENT
All staff and volunteers are subject to Criminal Records Checks, Social Media Checks, Civil Litigation Checks, Global Sanctions Checks, and Reference Checks.
THE POSITION
As the Senior School Physical and Health Education and Wellbeing Teacher, you will develop and deliver a stimulating and challenging learning experience for students in and out of the classroom. You will work under the Head of Senior School Physical and Health Education and collaborate with the Vice Principal for Student Life and the Wellbeing Coordinator. Your responsibilities include:
* Planning and delivering Physical and Health Education programmes across the Senior School.
* Coaching and supporting student athletes as part of the Athletics Programme.
* Collaborating with colleagues to integrate health and wellbeing into the broader curriculum.
* Providing the encouragement and support students need to thrive at ISB.
Required qualifications:
* Valid teaching licence and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
* Experience in teaching Physical and Health Education at the senior school level.
* Strong commitment to student wellbeing and a positive classroom environment.
OUR OFFER
ISB offers an excellent employment package, relocation support, after‑school childcare, German lessons, professional development opportunities, onsite fitness facilities, accident insurance worldwide, and an employee‑friendly pension plan.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your application to recruitment@isbasel.ch, including a Letter of Application (≤2 pages), a current Curriculum Vitae, and contact details for at least two professional referees. One referee must be your current Head of School (or the Head of your previous school if your current tenure is <2 years). Preference will be given to EU/Swiss nationalities and candidates with a current Swiss work permit.
The School reserves the right to end the search early should a suitable candidate be identified.
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