Residential Tutor Opportunity - Geneva
Gifted & Talented Student | Long-Term Engagement | Immediate Start Available
Connaught Education is working in partnership with a specialist private education group to appoint an exceptional Residential Tutor for a high-achieving student based in Geneva.
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced educator to take on a fully immersive, residential tutoring role, combining academic excellence with mentorship and holistic educational development within a private household setting.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a structured, high-quality home schooling programme within an international curriculum framework, with a particular focus on IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and progression towards the IB Diploma.
This is a highly involved position requiring both academic delivery and wider educational support.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and delivering a structured, ambitious academic programme aligned with IB MYP and IB Diploma pathways
Providing high-level one-to-one tuition across core academic subjects
Stretching and challenging the student appropriately, including extension beyond standard curriculum content where suitable
Acting as both educator and mentor, supporting confidence, motivation, and independent thinking
Creating an engaging and well-balanced learning environment incorporating enrichment and extracurricular activities
Supporting a holistic educational experience including sport, creativity, and broader intellectual development
Providing clear, structured progress reports on a regular basis
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
An experienced and inspiring tutor or educator with a strong academic background
Confident delivering high-level academic content, including beyond standard secondary curriculum where appropriate
Personable, engaging, and able to build strong working relationships within a private household setting
A natural mentor with the ability to motivate and guide high-ability learners
Highly organised, with the ability to plan and deliver a structured yet flexible programme
Experienced in private tutoring or 1:1 education (essential)
Familiarity with IB MYP and/or IB Diploma curriculum (strong advantage)
Practical Details
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Accommodation: Separate private guest accommodation provided
Schedule: 5 days per week with 2 days off
Structure: Approximately 8-hour working day, including teaching, planning, and enrichment activities
Salary: Highly competitive
Start date: Immediate start or to be discussed for right candidate Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures