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Dr. Mathieu J.G. Cottet

Setúbal

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Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

RemoteOn-Site

Summary

I am currently Head of Science, with over a decade of international experience teaching and leading Physics and Chemistry across diverse school systems. I hold a PhD in Physics, alongside Master’s degrees in Physics and Chemistry, and bring a rare combination of academic depth, classroom credibility, and departmental leadership. In my current role, I lead curriculum design, assessment strategy, and staff development across the science department, ensuring high academic standards and consistency of practice. I have extensive experience supporting teachers, aligning programmes across key stages, and maintaining a culture of rigour, accountability, and intellectual curiosity. I am now seeking a new position where my experience, leadership, and analytical approach can contribute meaningfully to a high-expectation academic environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Science

St Peters International School
08.2025 - Current
  • Head of Science
  • IB Physics - IGCSE Chemistry

Chemistry Teacher

Oakley College
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • A & AS level Chemistry - ICGCSE Chemistry - CLS Science
  • Year level leader

Physics Teacher

St Andrews International School GV
08.2022 - 08.2024
  • IB Physics - IGCSE Triple and Double Award Science - KS 3/4 Science
  • Provided innovative methods of solving problems using technology
  • Data analysis and profiling

Physics Teacher

Luanda International School (LISA)
08.2017 - 07.2022
  • IB Physics - MYP Science
  • Year level leader
  • Form tutor

Chemistry Teacher

International School of Bearn (ISB)
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • AS & A Level Chemistry - IGCSE Triple and Double Award Science- KS 3/4 Science
  • Laboratory technician

Teaching Assistant (Chemistry/Physics)

Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
09.2009 - 07.2015
  • Instructed over 200 students in laboratory
  • Instructed students in content-specific knowledge
  • Data profiling, data treatment and analysis

Education

Ph.D. - Physics (condensed Matter)

EPFL
10.2013
  • Ultrafast Electron Microscopy/Diffraction and Optical Spectroscopy

Master of Science - Chemistry And Physics

EPFL
07.2011

Skills

  • Problem Solving

  • Academic Expertise

  • Data-informed decision-making

  • Strategic planning

  • Departmental leadership

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working

Accomplishments

    Peer-reviewed articles

    International seminars/conferences - Teacher training workshops

Personal Information

Timeline

Head of Science - St Peters International School
08.2025 - Current
Chemistry Teacher - Oakley College
01.2025 - 07.2025
Physics Teacher - St Andrews International School GV
08.2022 - 08.2024
Physics Teacher - Luanda International School (LISA)
08.2017 - 07.2022
Chemistry Teacher - International School of Bearn (ISB)
07.2016 - 07.2017
Teaching Assistant (Chemistry/Physics) - Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL)
09.2009 - 07.2015
EPFL - Ph.D., Physics (condensed Matter)
EPFL - Master of Science, Chemistry And Physics
Dr. Mathieu J.G. Cottet