Teacher of Music
Founded in 1961, Geneva English School is a high-quality, innovative private school built on the strong foundations of the British Education system, providing structure and challenge at Primary level, and choice and opportunity at Secondary level. The school currently welcomes over 300 students and employs 80 academic, management and associate staff.
We may be English in name, but our welcoming, thriving school community is as diverse as the Geneva area we serve, with over 60 nationalities represented among our students aged 3 to 18. We are deliberately a small school, focused on getting to know our students and their families to ensure that every young person is challenged and supported through their childhood and teenage years.
The GES approach is open, encouraging and outward-looking, and we achieve outstanding results, placing GES in the top 5% of British schools worldwide. Our academic outcomes and pastoral care are graded outstanding by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and we are the only school in Switzerland accredited as a British Schools Overseas by the UK government’s Department for Education.
If this sounds like a learning environment where you could make a difference and you would like to join our fantastic team of professionals who put children at the heart of all we do, we look forward to receiving your application!
For further information, please visit the school’s website at http://www.geschool.ch
Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging music lessons to students across various age groups on our Primary and Secondary campuses in Genthod and Versoix, respectively.
- Inspire and motivate students to develop their musical skills and appreciation.
- Organise and lead school concerts, performances, and musical events.
- Provide individual and group support to students to enhance their musical abilities.
- Collaborate with colleagues to integrate music into the broader curriculum.
- Maintain a positive and inclusive classroom environment that fosters creativity and learning.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to students and parents.
Qualifications
- A degree in Music, with a teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
- Experience teaching music to children and teenagers, and proven success in achieving excellent results at GCSE and A Level (in the English National Curriculum).
- Strong knowledge of music theory, performance, and a variety of musical styles.
- Ability to play and teach at least one musical instrument to a high standard.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of French is an advantage.
- A passion for teaching and inspiring young learners.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Welcoming and supportive environment.
- Wonderful students and parent community.
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Free parking.
Application Information
If you are passionate about music education and excited to contribute to the success of our students, we encourage you to apply for this position.
GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national/international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be made in English and consist of your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4).
Deadline for applications: Monday 9th March 2026