Middle school English & Humanities teacher

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin valley (Switzerland). 220 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the IGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). The school philosophy is founded on respect for tradition combined with innovative thinking and emphasizes values such as respect, openness, responsibility, engagement, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and balance.

The International Section is seeking an enthusiastic and committed

Start date:

August 2026

The successful candidate will teach students in Grades 7 and 8 only, delivering a Middle School English and Humanities curriculum that prepares students for progression into IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme. The role involves designing and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons that foster strong literacy skills, critical thinking, and curiosity about the humanities.

The teacher will support students’ academic and personal development both within and beyond the classroom, contribute to collaborative curriculum planning, and participate actively in the school’s rich co-curricular and extracurricular life within an international boarding school environment.

• Degree in English, Humanities, or a closely related subject
• Teaching qualification recognised for lower and upper secondary education
• Proven teaching experience at Middle School level
• Highly motivated educator with excellent pedagogical skills and a strong commitment to student-centred learning
• Confident, flexible, and collaborative professional who enjoys working with young people in an international boarding school environment

• A dynamic international context in the spectacular alpine setting of the Engadin
• Opportunities for professional development
• Very good social benefits
• Help with finding accommodation

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is committed to safer recruiting practices, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to thorough background checks through Aequivalent SA.