Teacher of High School Design Thinking; Product Design

Join ISZL as our next Teacher of High School Design Thinking (Product Design - Digital & Physical)!

At the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), we’re not just another international school. We’re a vibrant, curious, and courageous learning community where over 1'200 students from over 65 nationalities come together to explore, create, and grow.

The Teacher of High School Design Thinking (Product Design - Digital & Physical) will seek to plan and implement an appropriate, school‑aligned instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfil their academic and personal potential. In addition, all teachers participate in our student Personal Development Programme as a Homeroom Teacher or teacher of our MYP ‘Core’ Programme.

We also expect all our staff to support an ethos of holistic learning through their support of an after school club, activity or sport. It is also an expectation that staff contribute to our Personal Development Week by leading and or taking part in a residential trip for at least 5 days in term time with students. This is a full‑time position and will begin in August of 2026.

The Teacher of High School Design Thinking (Product Design - Digital & Physical) is expected to:

• Teach Design courses in the High School (MYP and/or develop ISZL courses) and maintain curriculum documentation for these courses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to student centred and inquiry driven pedagogy.
• Involve students in planning for their own learning through appropriate and regular assessment.
• Plan and implement significant units of work within a framework of continuity and progression.
• Using a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater for a variety of different learning situations, abilities, and styles. Experience of UDL planning is an advantage but not essential.
• Offering regular, written, formative feedback on student progress.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management that shows an understanding of the academic, social and emotional dimensions of learning.
• Support in the further development of a ISZL maker space to engage students, parents and wider community partners.
• Participating in Personal Development Week (experiential education trip) and our Personal Development Programme (i.e., teaching PSHE, Homeroom or Service as Action).
• Be able to offer a co‑curricular activity or sports team coaching after school as part of our wider programme.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school through performing regular duties and being familiar with school policies.
• Lead by example and partner with students in their engagement with the community, locally, nationally, and internationally.

While working with ISZL Colleagues

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure departmental and school‑wide philosophical alignment.
• Collaborate within course teams to review, develop and refine the Design and Computer Science courses to maximise and enhance student learning.
• Participate in departmental, divisional and school wide meetings as appropriate.
• Engage with colleagues to deepen practice and learn from each other through regular meetings, lesson observations and professional development opportunities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional learning, reading and demonstrate professional curiosity.

Working with ISZL Parents and External Community

• Engage parents as a true partner in the learning process.
• Keep parents informed about the learning of their children, and be proactive in communication with parents.
• Display student work to showcase their learning and accomplishments.
• Present occasionally at parent evenings.

• Please refer to ISZL’s Candidate Profile.
• The candidate should hold a degree in a closely related discipline and a recognized teaching qualification or certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Swiss or EU passport/valid Swiss work permit (for Swiss work visa requirements) but consideration will be given to all suitably qualified candidates.

Because ISZL is more than a school. It’s a community where:

• Students inspire you daily. With 65 nationalities, curiosity and cultural diversity…