Casual Guitar Teacher (long-term sickness cover)

Location:

CH

Date: 3 Sept 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

St George's International School is seeking to appoint a Guitar Teacher to join the school in September 2025. The successful candidate will implement and deliver high-quality music instruction according to the age, aptitude, and abilities of the students, while maintaining the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom. Teachers are also expected to contribute to constructive team building among teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, and members of the board of directors.

This position is offered on an hourly-paid, fixed-term contract (approx. 3–6 months) to cover a staff sick leave.

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Guitar Teacher with proven success in working with students aged 10–18, who demonstrates strong commitment, creativity, and enthusiasm for music education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach students in individual lessons;
Teach students of all ranges and abilities;
Practitioner with exceptional drive and energy;
High expectations of him or herself and his/her students and is committed to ensuring every student has a positive learning experience;
Adhere to departmental assessment policies and practices;
Act as a role model for the students and as an ambassador for the school both in the way he/she behaves and observes the school’s dress code;
Be a team player, relating well to colleagues and parents;
Is internationally minded and supportive of our multilingual setting.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Certified teacher with a recognised qualification in singing and appropriate right to work in Switzerland.
Proven experience teaching secondary and post-16 students, ideally within a high-performing international school.
Strong classroom practitioner: able to set clear expectations, plan effectively, assess learning, and provide constructive feedback.
Dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivating, with a positive, can-do approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
Resilient, flexible, well-organised, and a genuine team player.
Excellent communication skills with genuine care for student welfare and development.
French (B2) and English (C2).

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com