Specialist Teacher - Humanities

Inspired Schools•Saint George, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. George's International School in Clarens, Switzerland, seeks a Senior School Geography and Humanities Teacher reporting to the Head of Humanities Faculty. The role involves teaching Geography at IB, A Level and/or IGCSE levels, alongside humanities at Key Stage 3, through engaging, inquiry-based instruction. The teacher will contribute to curriculum delivery and development, prepare students for external assessments, support interdisciplinary learning and student pathways, and participate in the school's pastoral and extracurricular programmes. The successful candidate will help foster a collaborative, supportive and multicultural learning environment and uphold the school's safeguarding commitments.

Requirements

Proven experience teaching at least one of History, Geography, Business or Psychology at A Level and/or IB Diploma.
A degree in History, Geography, Business, Psychology or a related field.
A recognised teaching qualification.
Strong knowledge of A Level and/or IB Diploma assessment requirements, including non-exam assessment, Internal Assessments and Extended Essays.
Experience developing students' extended writing, source analysis and research skills.
Ability to set clear expectations and ambitious goals, and adapt teaching styles based on feedback to support student outcomes.
Strong assessment skills, including evaluating student progress and providing actionable feedback.
Excellent preparation and planning skills, with confidence integrating ICT into teaching.
Genuine care and attention to student welfare, supporting a positive and supportive learning environment.
Previous experience teaching Senior School students aged 15–18 and confidence managing diverse classroom dynamics.
Commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.
C2-level English proficiency or native equivalent.
Willingness to undergo pre-employment background checks as part of safer recruitment.

Nice To Haves

Experience across more than one subject or across both A Level and IB programmes is a strong advantage.
Experience teaching Geography at IGCSE level is relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Teach one or more of History, Geography, Business and Psychology, ideally at both A Level and IB Diploma, with the opportunity to teach IGCSE.
Deliver engaging, inquiry-based teaching that develops students' critical thinking, evaluation, research and extended writing.
Prepare students for external assessments, including A Level assessments where applicable and IB Internal Assessments and Extended Essays.
Plan and lead relevant fieldwork, trips and research projects, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are in place.
Support links with Theory of Knowledge and wider interdisciplinary learning across the Upper Senior School.
Contribute to Upper Senior School pathways and transition, including subject guidance, prerequisite assessments and bridging work for students entering A Level and IB courses.
Follow faculty assessment policies and practices.
Attend parent-teacher or guardian conferences and other meetings as required.
Write detailed and constructive reports on student progress in line with school policies.
Participate in team meetings and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development and teaching strategies, particularly within Humanities.
Cover classes when necessary in colleagues' absence.
Act as a role model and represent the school positively, following its dress code and behavioural expectations.
Contribute to a collaborative and supportive working environment as a dynamic team member.
Support students as a tutor and contribute to the school's pastoral provision.
Offer a club as part of the extracurricular programme, such as Model United Nations, debating or a psychology society.
Collaborate effectively in a multilingual and multicultural environment and demonstrate an international mindset.
Share the commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.