MYP Physical Health Education Teacher

Join ISZL as our next MYP Physical Health Education Teacher!

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 65 nationalities come together to explore, create, and grow.

We’re searching for a MYP Physical Health Education Teacher (Grades 6-8) who is focused on continuing the development of skills and understanding to empower our learners to prepare for lifelong participation in sport and physical activity. The PHE Teacher leads a collaborative process to build upon and implement new units of work to enhance the physical confidence and literacy of our learners. 

Built within our MYP PHE curriculum in the Middle School we intentionally have dedicated time across all three grades to personal development which, within the MYP framework focuses upon key approaches to learning and leadership skills through the lens of outdoor education; our PHE teachers play a fundamental role in the design and delivering this programme within their PHE classes. Our PHE team are also expected to support the after-school coaching programme.

This is a full-time position and will begin in August of 2026.

The Role

At ISZL, all members of staff are expected to meet our professional standards.  Teachers at ISZL design, facilitate, assess, and empower learning based on the ISZL learning principles according to the following teaching standards and programme-specific documentation.

Designing Learning

• Plan for purposeful, conceptual, inquiry-driven learning that meets the needs of all learners (Inclusion policy) and aligns with the ISZL curriculum.
• Collaborate with colleagues within and across departments and divisions to ensure alignment.
• Use ISZL digital platforms to collate and share planning documentation.
• Utilise all forms of assessment to adjust plans and improve learning in a timely way.
• Personalise and differentiate learning experiences that foster independent learning.

Facilitating Learning

• Cultivate an environment where students feel safe to contribute and ask questions of the teacher, of each other, and of themselves.
• Develop student collaboration skills using a variety of appropriate structures.
• Integrate technology in an appropriate and meaningful way to extend student thinking. 
• Learning experiences should be contextualized and offer internationally-minded approaches, fostering intercultural competence.

Assessing Learning

• Assess student progress in a timely way, aligned with established ISZL and IB objectives. 
• Select appropriate formative and summative assessment methods for all learners.
• Use ISZL digital platforms to document and communicate the rationale, criteria and outcomes of assessment with teachers, students and parents.

Empowering Learning

• Integrate the range of identities of the students by providing opportunities for them to contextualise their own learning and learning about the identities of others.
• Promote student agency in co-designing learning and assessment.
• Empower students to understand their learning profile and take ownership of their learning journey.

What we’re looking for

• Internationally recognised teaching qualification
• Minimum of two years of PHE teaching experience 
• MYP Experience is preferred but not essential
• Experience of working in a Middle School and International School environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of using the local environment to enhance the PHE programme would be valuable assets
• Applicants must be Swiss/EU/EFTA citizens or have the legal right to work in Switzerland.

Why ISZL?

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

• Students inspire you daily. With 65 nationalities, curiosity and cultural diversity are part of every lesson.
• Innovation matters. We champion bold ideas in teaching and learning, and we want leaders who bring fresh thinking to pedagogy.
• Collaboration is real. You’ll be part of a leadership team that supports and challenges each other, in a school that believes learning is a shared journey.
• Switzerland is your campus. Lakes, mountains, and world-class cities are all at your doorstep—balance professional impact with an incredible lifestyle.

At ISZL, you don’t just join a school. You join a mission to grow courageous, compassionate learners—and you get to have a lot of fun doing it.  Come join us!

How to apply

• Submit one PDF with a letter of interest and CV via the application link found in the Employment section of ISZL’s website.

Key ISZL Reference Documents

• Guiding Statements
• Professional Standards
• Teaching Standards
• Learning Principles
• Inclusion Policy
• Visit the Employment section of ISZL’s website for more information

ISZL is an equal-opportunity employer

As such, ISZL agrees to support, respect, and seek inclusion with regard to the safety and care of all community members, including potential members looking to join our school. 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, striving to maintain a high level of multicultural awareness and knowledge about all applicable laws and statutes related to non-discrimination and inclusion.

Child Protection

ISZL is committed to the use of the International Task Force on Child Protection screening and assessment practices for schools for all hiring processes. ISZL takes very seriously its responsibility for safeguarding our students against abuse and neglect. All staff and other adults associated with ISZL are expected to share this commitment and to immediately report any concerns regarding a student’s safety or well-being.