Whole School openings

HR GENERALIST WITH FOCUS ON PAYROLL (80-100%)

• Zug Campus
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Job Details | Apply through: employment@iszl.ch

HEAD OF FINANCE AND CONTROLLING (80-100%)

• Zug Campus
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Job Details | Apply through: employment@iszl.ch

 

DIRECTOR OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

• Zug Campus
• Start date: as soon as possible
• Job Details | Apply through: employment@iszl.ch

 

High SCHOOL OPENINGS

HS German TEACHER

• High School Campus
• Start date: School Year 2020-21
• Job Details / Apply here

 

Middle SCHOOL OPENINGS

MS German teacher

• Zug Campus
• Start date: School Year 2020-21
• Job Details / Apply here
   

MS french teacher

• Zug Campus
• Start date: School Year 2020-21
• Job Details / Apply here

 

MS/PS Counsellor

• Zug Campus
• Start date: School Year 2020-21
• Job Details / Apply here
   

MS Learning innovation coach

• Zug Campus
• Start date: School Year 2020-21
• Job Details / Apply here

Primary SCHOOL OPENINGS
 

PS German Teacher

• Zug Campus
• Start date: School Year 2020-21
• Job Details / Apply here
   

PS/MS Counsellor

• Zug Campus
• Start date: School Year 2020-21
• Job Details / Apply here
   

After School Programme

FIRST LANGUAGE (MOTHER TONGUE) TEACHER PART TIME (AFTER SCHOOL, 1 LESSON PER WEEK) FOR THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE:

        Mandarin Chinese

• Zug Campus
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Job Details

 

Substitute Teachers

 

How to apply

Interested candidates, please apply via the link under each job post or via email to employment@iszl.ch . We ask that you please:

• Attach only one PDF file, which contains your letter of interest, CV/resume and professional references
• Name your PDF file as follows: LastName-FirstName

The International School of Zug and Luzern is proud to support the training of Swiss apprentices who are participating in the following apprenticeship programmes:

• Commercial Employee Apprenticeship
• Media Information Apprenticeship
• Facility Management Apprenticeship

The training of the Commercial Employee and the Media Information apprentices is being overseen by an internal training supervisor in cooperation with bildxzug. The Facility Management Apprentice is being trained internally, in accordance with ISZL’s approved status as a “Lehrbetrieb.”

ISZL's participation in these apprenticeship programmes reflect our on-going commitment to supporting both local and international young people on their chosen career path and to foster closer ties with our local and international business communities.

During their time with us, the interns will gain an interesting behind the scenes view of an international school, will be engaged in a variety of work experiences and get to understand the versatility of the company and the job.

The International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL) is a highly regarded independent co-educational, non-profit day school serving the international community of Central Switzerland. Our student body is made up of over 1,200 students from over 50 different nationalities, ages 3 to 18 years across two campuses.

ISZL promotes a climate of respect where dedicated teachers encourage our students to develop a positive attitude, self confidence and life-long love of learning.

Learn more about ISZL's Story and Curriculum.

ISZL is located in the canton of Zug - a vibrant international community, known for its dynamic business environment and excellent quality of life.

Situated in the heart of Switzerland, you will be surrounded by breath-taking landscapes dotted with rolling hills and glistening lakes. This area offers countless cultural and leisure opportunities with the nearby cities of Zurich and Luzern adding further possibilities.

Learn more about our Facilities and Region.

We believe in lifelong learning. ISZL encourages and supports professional development that enhances lifelong learning for all faculty and staff. Professional development for faculty members is extensive and takes place on-site and around the world through:

• Self-directed Learning
• Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
• Professional Learning Networks
• Internal and External Coaches
• Conferences, workshop, courses, institutes
• Site visits of other schools

At ISZL we strive to be a healthy, happy and harmonious community in every way. In a dynamic and thriving school community the demands of school life can impact staff in unexpected ways. Caring for ourselves and each other is a shared responsibility between individuals and the school. We aim to provide and encourage a healthy lifestyle for our staff that fosters a positive sense of wellbeing.

The school is a connected community where positive relationships are central to the mission of the school. Practices that establish and nurture relationships between staff, students and parents are embedded in school life. There is a culture of mutual respect that supports our global community learn and live together in harmony.

Effective HR processes ensure new staff transition successfully to life in Switzerland and into the ISZL community. All members of staff work in collaborative teams and this structure provides collegiality and friendship. Regular meetings and events for staff offer opportunities to have professional dialogue, to socialise and to connect with others.

Personal growth and professional development is well supported in the school through a variety of internal and external events.

As a school, we are aware of work place stressors and seek to minimize the impact of these through informed decision making and putting in place supportive resources and structures to benefit staff. Staff ski weekends at our chalet in Wengen, an onsite school nursery for babies of faculty members and free yoga classes are just a few of our staff wellbeing initiatives.

Our environmental surroundings are outstanding. Vistas over the lakes and Alps, fresh clean air, thousands of kilometers for ski, bike and hiking trails are all on our door step and are a great way to clear the mind and refresh the spirit after work.

Our positive staff retention rates demonstrate that working at ISZL is a professionally rewarding and personally satisfying life experience!

Experienced, Caring Professionals

As one of the largest employers in the canton of Zug, we are proud to retain our close-knit community, despite our size. With employees from almost 40 countries, we are truly international in every sense and have a vast array of world experiences to share.

Learn more about our Faculty and Staff.

 

We value Inclusion and Non-discrimination

ISZL agrees to support, respect and seek inclusion with regards to the safety and care of all community members. This includes but is not limited to: age; disabilities; ethnicity; gender; gender expression; gender identity; health needs; languages spoken; marital status; mental health; national origin; political affiliation; race; religion; sex; sexual orientation, and any additional characteristic protected under Swiss law.

ISZL endeavours to understand and protect the civil and human rights of all individuals within the community, striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion. This policy relates to all decisions and advocacy regarding staffing, recruitment, student care, suitability of external organisation partnerships, and curriculum. ISZL will review this policy, as well as practices and procedures periodically.

ISZL has two campuses and an Outdoor Education Centre in Wengen. All campuses feature modern classrooms and facilities, libraries, fully-equipped outdoor areas and playgrounds, and dining areas. Learn more in our campuses section.

SWitzerland

Renowned for its beauty and efficiency, Switzerland consists of 26 cantons, with the city of Bern acting as the seat of the federal authorities. Switzerland boarders five countries, Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, and recognises four official languages, French, Italian, German and Romansch. Considered one of the most developed countries in the world, Switzerland ranks at, or near to the top of,several global surveys relating to the quality of life.

The cantons of Central Switzerland, including Zug, Luzern and Zürich are located in the very heart of Switzerland and offer an exceptionally high quality of living. Surrounding by mountains and punctuated with beautiful alpine lakes, the region offers easy access to some of the world’s most glorious natural environments and an almost limitless array of associated activities and pastimes. German is the official language of Central Switzerland, with English being widely spoken.

Zug

The canton of Zug comprises 11 different villages or ‘Gemeinden’ with the historic town of Zug being the largest Gemeinde with just under 30’000 inhabitants. Nestled between the cantons of Zurich and Luzern, Zug is a very international canton and home to many large international corporations. This beautiful town is situated on the shores of lake Zug and it offers a wonderful variety of cultural and recreational pastimes, including a very good selection of shops, restaurants, cinemas, theatres and sporting arenas. With easy access to some of the Europe’s top alpine resorts and the major cities of Zurich and Luzern at its fingertips, the canton provides an ideal base for many of our families. Both ISZL school campuses are situated in the canton and benefit from the beauty and amenities of this wonderful environment.

Luzern

The canton of Luzern comprises of 83 gemeinden, with the city of Luzern being the largest gemeinde with 81’500 inhabitants. Luzern is a gem of a city, and one of Switzerland’s top tourist hotspots, due to its picture-perfect lakeside setting, historical old town and surrounding alpine scenery. Luzern hosts a number of large cultural events throughout the year, making very good use of its world-famous Culture and Congress Centre (KKL).

Zürich

The canton of Zürich comprises of 166 different ‘gemeinden’ with the city of Zürich being the largest gemeinde with just over 400’000 inhabitants. Zürich is considered Switzerland’s major financial hub and offers all the amenities one would associate with a larger city – culture, great restaurants, excellent shopping and lots of entertainment possibilities.

active in our local communities