Teacher of Business

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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and dedicated Business educator to inspire and challenge students within our dynamic international learning environment. The successful candidate will be committed to delivering high-quality teaching that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and real-world application of business concepts.

Teacher of Business

Starting August 2025
Workload: 40% – 60% (with potential for increased workload if able to offer another subject)

Responsibilities

  • Teach Business across all year groups from Grade 9 to Grade 12, including IB Business Management at Higher and Standard Level.
  • Deliver engaging and high-quality lessons that promote inquiry-based learning and business acumen.
  • Ability to teach IB Economics is desirable but not essential.
  • Act as a tutor (pastoral responsibilities may be included as part of the role).
  • Engage actively in the school’s extra-curricular programs.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support and develop cross-disciplinary learning opportunities.

Requirements

  • University degree in Business, Economics, or a closely related field.
  • Recognised teaching qualification.
  • IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) teaching experience (desirable but not essential).
  • Proven experience teaching diverse learners in an international context.
  • Commitment to student-centered learning and engagement in both academic and co-curricular programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute positively to a collaborative, multicultural environment.
  • Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to engage in the life of a residential school.
  • Swiss/​EU/​EFTA citizenship is an advantage.

We offer

  • A dynamic international context in the spectacular alpine setting of the Engadin at 1718 meters above sea level.
  • Very good social benefits.
  • Gross salary CHF 99’190.00 to CHF 153’790.00 per year.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Accommodation on campus if required.

Child Protection and Safeguarding
Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is committed to safer recruiting practices, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in line with international safeguarding standards. The successful applicant will be subject to thorough background checks through Aequivalent SA.

Application Process
We look forward to receiving your application using the online form below.

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Esther Binkert, Head of Human Resources, (Tel. +41 81 851 30 04).

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