Start date: August 2025KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Teach English across all Secondary English National Curriculum key stages, from Year 7 to GCSE (Language and Literature), and A Level.Lead, motivate and inspire others, generating an enthusiasm for your subject amongst students and colleagues.Audit, manage, organise and develop suitable resources for teaching and learning, and ensure that your students excel in their exams.Plan, implement and keep under review schemes of work and assessment for the subject which:include opportunities for links across the curriculum;support creativity, challenge, opportunity, variety and high expectations for all students;include opportunities for learning outside the classroom environment and for making use of links with people or organisations outside the school;consider the best use for ICT for learning and teaching.Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning, supporting and advising colleagues and sharing good practice.Keep abreast of developments in education, continuously looking to strengthen your own knowledge, understanding and expertise.Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students with whom you come into contact, helping to monitor behaviour, relationships, personal and social development.Be enthusiastic and proactive in your attitude to the role.PERSON SPECIFICATION:PGCE or equivalentSound knowledge of the English National CurriculumProven track record teaching the English National Curriculum to GCSE and A Level in a high performing Secondary school, ideally in an international school settingFluent in English - strong verbal and written communication skillsConfident liaising with the wider community, including external professionals and parentsRight to work in Switzerland.THE POSITION OFFERS:Competitive salary and benefitsWonderful students and parent communitySupportive environment and continuous professional developmentAfter-school care for Primary-age children until 18:00Free parkingSAFER RECRUITMENT:GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks.HOW TO APPLY:Applications should be made in English and consist of your CV and a covering letter. Interviews will begin when strong candidates are identified, so we recommend applying early.Deadline for applications: Monday 10th March 2025