Teacher of Science / Biology

Surval Montreux is a unique international girls’ boarding school in Switzerland which provides an exceptional all-round education for girls aged 12-19. Surval’s High School students follow the American High School Diploma, with some following Advanced Placement (AP). The school also offers a range of shorter term programmes: a unique Swiss Gap programme for 17-19 year olds, Winter Camp experiences and a Summer Camp June to August.
All aspects of a Surval education focus on empowering girls for ‘Creating Powerful Stories, Transforming Futures’. Surval belongs to the international education group Bellevue Education consisting of 18 schools, with headquarters in London, UK.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and experienced Science teacher from the end of August 2026 who has the flexibility to cover the combined Science programme (Chemistry, Biology and Physics). The ability to teach Math would be advantageous.
The successful applicant will be a dynamic and creative practitioner, committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning and expected to play an active role outside the classroom (including supporting the sports programme) within our international full-boarding community.
Classes are small at Surval, typically around 10 students or smaller. Surval-Montreux is seeking a highly motivated and dedicated secondary-level Science teacher. A Bachelor’s degree in Science (Biology, Chemistry), with teaching qualification desirable
Teaching experience with High School students in an international school
Appreciation of the Surval ethos and commitment to all-round education
Ability to teach Combined Science up to Grade 10
Experience of teaching Higher-level Biology or Chemistry (Grades 11/12)
Ability to teach in English (working knowledge of French a plus)