Campus La Grande Boissière – Secondary School

Deliver engaging, rigorous, and inquiry-driven Philosophy courses to Year 11 and IB Diploma Programme students (SL and HL) as a sabbatical leave replacement.

Key Facts:

• Campus:  La Grande Boissière (Geneva)
• Department: Secondary School (Humanities)
• Contract type: Full-time (24 periods per week / 100%)
• Start date: August 30th, 2027 
• Application deadline: November 20th, 2026
• Reference: 300 037
  
   

Your Role and Responsibilities:

The La Grande Boissière campus has a thriving Philosophy department. The successful candidate will maintain these high standards by inspiring students to critically analyze fundamental questions regarding ethics, human nature, and political philosophy while developing their analytical, argumentation, and essay writing skills.

• Teach Philosophy to Year 11 classes and IB Diploma Programme students (SL and HL), planning and delivering dynamic, inquiry-based lessons.
• Prepare IB DP students thoroughly for all assessment components, including external examinations and the Philosophy Internal Assessment.
• Update and refine curriculum schemes of work and assessment tasks aligned with IB criteria and Ecolint’s pedagogical standards.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and differentiated support; connect philosophical inquiry to real-world global challenges, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and cross-curricular humanities themes.
• Record and report on student progress, maintaining regular communication with parents, mentors, and leadership.
• Participate actively in subject-group meetings, moderation, pedagogical planning, mentor responsibilities, parent-teacher evenings, and extracurricular initiatives.
   

Who we are looking for:

Skills and Experience:

• Relevant University degree in Philosophy (or equivalent discipline) combined with a recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE).
• Proven experience teaching Philosophy within the IB Diploma Programme (SL and HL) or equivalent (e.g., A-Level, Year 11, IGCSE/GCSE).
• In-depth knowledge of the IB Philosophy guide, assessment criteria, and current educational methodologies is desirable.
• Ability to teach another subject is considered an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in English.Knowledge of French (or willingness to learn) is an advantage, given Ecolint's bilingual context.
   
   

Personal attributes:

• Student-centred teaching approach that encourages open dialogue, critical thinking, and respectful debate.
• Strong organizational, collaborative, and digital communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multicultural, fast-paced educational environment.
  
   

How to apply:

Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date CV
• A cover letter
• The contact details for three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications must be sent to Mr. Jonathan Halden, La Grande Boissière Secondary School Principal, International School of Geneva, by November 20th, 2026, quoting reference number 300 037.