PS Swimming & Physical Education Teacher

Join ISZL as our next PS Swimming & Physical 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 over 65 nationalities come together to explore, create, and grow.

We’re searching for a PS Swimming & Physical Education Teacher who can teach both Physical Education and swimming to Primary School students. This role involves leading swimming instruction while also taking a proactive role in developing and enhancing the swimming curriculum to align with students’ skills, competencies, and the overall PE scope and sequence. In addition, the teacher will deliver general PE classes and collaborate as a positive, contributing member of the Primary School PE Team, ensuring a cohesive, engaging, and well-integrated programme for all students

Our next PS Swimming & Physical Education Teacher is ready to cultivate an understanding about the importance of leading a healthy, active lifestyle, both in and out of school and as part of life-long learning. They will also work collaboratively with Primary School colleagues to develop engaging and inspirational learning experiences. The successful candidate will be expected to use the Primary Years Program (PYP) curriculum framework to work with students with a diverse range of talents and abilities In addition, all teachers participate in our after-school activities and sports programme.

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

The Swimming & PE Teacher is expected to:

While working with ISZL Students

• Cultivate a learning environment that values students as key drivers of their learning
• Use a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to create learning experiences that offer multiple access points and opportunities for students to apply their understanding in meaningful ways
• Work with students in the extra-curricular setting to foster an ethos of “sport for all”
• Lead, coach, and support students in sporting teams, including attending after-school fixtures as part of the sports program.
• Work collaboratively with the grade level representatives of the Learning support and EAL teams to ensure that all students are appropriately supported in the swimming pool
• Provide regular formative and summative feedback to enable both students and teachers to receive guidance that is actionable
• Participate in Personal Development Week (experiential education trip) and our clubs and activities programme

While working with ISZL Colleagues

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure grade level and school-wide philosophical alignment
• Work together with classroom teachers so that PHE contributes to many of the PYP Units of Inquiry, taught (where appropriate) through a collaborative or cooperative model
• Assist with the organisation of the school’s sports days, games days, and swimming gala 
• Engage with colleagues reflectively to deepen practice and learn from each other through regular meetings, lesson observations and professional development opportunities
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school through performing regular duties and being familiar with school policies

While working with ISZL Parents and External Community

• Value parents as a true partner in the learning process
• Display student work to showcase their learning and accomplishments
• Engage collaboratively with parents at information evenings and for individual conferences

Professional Responsibilities

• Commit to ongoing growth and improvement 
• Commit to collaboration with colleagues, students, and parents
• Provide regular and appropriate communication to parents on academic progress and student well-being
• Contribute to opportunities for the development of the school through mission-aligned projects and sharing with a variety of audiences (e.g. colleagues, parents, board members)
• Commit to expanding options for students through offering coaching
• Provide regular and appropriate contact with school administration to share information on progress, curriculum, the results of assessment, and overall learning environment

Learning Design   

• Design for learning based on agreed student learning outcomes in the context of a coherent school-wide, division-appropriate and subject-specific programme
• Focus learning design on conceptual understanding and “big ideas” of the discipline
• Involve students in planning for their own learning 
• Design for learning that builds on students’ previous knowledge and experience, working towards school learning objectives
• Integrate technology into planning to create, adapt and personalise learning experiences
• Integrate the diversity of student profiles (e.g. cultural heritage, linguistic profiles, learning strengths) into learning plans

Learning Facilitation  

• Cultivate a relational environment where students feel safe and motivated to stretch themselves
• Amplify positive learning behaviours, holding students accountable to excellent and ethical behaviour and work
• Use a variety of different teaching strategies and resources to cater to a variety of learning situations and styles
• Where appropriate, empower students to feel responsible and to take action
• Involve students actively in their learning
• Pursue, where appropriate, open-ended inquiry and real-life investigations
• Utilise media and technology to support access, engagement, and demonstration of learning 

Assessment

• Take into account that planning, teaching, and assessing are interconnected processes
• Design assessment to benefit student learning in a timely, specific way
• Offer regular, written, formative feedback on student progress
• Use a range and balance of assessment strategies
• Be transparent about reasons, criteria, and methods for assessment
• Utilise formative assessment to improve learning  
• Actively involve students in the assessment process
• Assess the level of students’ current experience and understanding before embarking on new learning

What we’re looking for

• The candidate should hold a recognised teaching qualification or certification.
• Specialisation and experience in Physical Education preferred.
• Strong swimming credentials, including professional experience, technical skills, and the ability to teach swimming effectively as part of the PE programme.
• Lifeguarding qualifications are essential, ensuring the highest standards of safety during aquatic activities.
• A passion for and experience in outdoor learning/education, with the ability to design and facilitate active, nature-based experiences that support holistic child development.
• Knowledge of the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework and experience teaching within an inquiry-based, student-centred pedagogy are highly desirable.

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.
• Collaboration is real. You’ll be part of a 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.