Music Teacher

We are a well-established NGO with a strong sense of tradition and deep local roots. With a team of 250 dedicated professionals, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

As part of our commitment to excellence in performing arts, we are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Secondary Music Teacher to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, enjoys working across different age groups, and is passionate about inspiring students with a love for music.

The ideal candidate will bring energy, creativity, and a student-centred approach to their teaching, ensuring that every learner—regardless of experience—feels empowered to explore and enjoy music.

This is an exciting time to be part of the Performing Arts as ICS as we get ready to build our new Creative Arts floor, bringing state of the art equipment and facilities to our students and wider community. If you are committed to fostering a vibrant musical culture and working closely with colleagues to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences, we would be very interested to hear from you!

Teaching and Learning

• Inspiring and engaging students of all abilities, fostering a lifelong love of music.
• Teaching MYP and IB Music classes (Grades within the range of 6 to 12), incorporating a variety of musical styles, traditions, and technologies.
• Leading music ensembles (choir, band, orchestra, or smaller groups, depending on expertise), coordinating music concerts alongside the Head of Performing Arts, supporting musical productions, participating in wider music community events including our International Festival and the SGIS Symphony Orchestra Festival

Using education and music technology to enhance learning.

• Staying up to date with best practices in music education and contribute to the ongoing development of the music programme.

Assessment and Reporting

• Ensuring assessments support ongoing learning and providing timely, relevant and appropriate feedback to students on formative and summative assessments.
• Keeping parents informed about the learning of their children, and being proactive in communication with parents.
• Informing, in a timely manner that allows for early intervention, tutors and the Secondary Pastoral Leadership Team about issues of concern related to student welfare, achievement and behaviour.
• Recording and reporting student progress following the procedures established by the school.
• Attending Parent Teacher Conferences as one means of providing feedback on students’ progress, attainment and learning targets.

Curriculum development

• Planning and delivering units and lessons for relevant classes.
• Teaching the Personal Development Programme to the class for which he/she is a tutor.
• Participating in the co-teaching model where appropriate.
• Ensuring curriculum plans are up-to-date for the grade levels he/she teaches.
• Constructing learning activities that challenge students and demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of the students in their classes.

Social and emotional aspects of learning as a teacher and tutor

• Supporting the social and emotional well-being of the students in their classes.
• Demonstrating effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
• Assisting with the development of children’s personal/social/ and language abilities.
• Creating and maintaining a positive learning environment.

Supporting the collaborative culture at ICS

• Contributing positively to the collaborative culture of his/her teams by being an engaged participant in team and secondary meetings.
• Liaising with the Head of Department and IB Coordinators to ensure that programme requirements are met within the classes taught.
• Contributing to the field trip programme.
• Maintaining a positive approach supporting the school’s policies and general ethos.
• Contributing to Extra Curricular Activities to enhance the school experience for learners.

Why Join ICS?

• Passion: The opportunity to shape and develop a vibrant music programme within a wider artistic community.
• Community: Be a part of a school with over six decades of commitment to a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
• Professional Growth: Enjoy opportunities for personal and professional development in a leading IB World School.
• Compensation: A competitive salary and benefits that reflect the significance of this role.
• In beautiful Switzerland, known for its safety, quality of life, and rich cultural experiences.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

If you're ready to bring your expertise and passion for precision to a meaningful role, please send us your complete application file, including your CV, cover letter, and relevant certificates. We’ll be in touch promptly to discuss the next steps and explore how you can make a difference with us.