Assistant Principal for Student Life and Wellbeing-Ecole

Education, Psychology
Switzerland, Geneva
January 24, 2025
Permanent Full Time
Urgent
Application ends: February 8, 2025
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Job Description

Founded in 1924, and enjoying close ties with the UN, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, is the world’s number one international school. With eight schools on three campuses across the Geneva area, we educate around 4500 students aged from 3-18. We have around 1500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the International Baccalaureate, currently a reference in more than 3500 international schools in the world. Our mission is to shape students’ lives and prepare them to be world citizens engaged with the political, ethical and environmental challenge of their times. Founded in 1924, and enjoying close ties with the UN, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint, is the world’s number one international school. With eight schools on three campuses across the Geneva area, we educate around 4500 students aged from 3-18. We have around 1500 employees representing more than 110 nationalities. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the International Baccalaureate, currently a reference in more than 3500 international schools in the world. Our mission is to shape students’ lives and prepare them to be world citizens engaged with the political, ethical and environmental challenge of their times.

Full-time 16 periods of Student Life/Wellbeing work and 8 periods of teaching or managing a counseling caseload in lieu of teaching

Responsibilities:

  • Work collaboratively with the members of the Senior Leadership of the school to achieve the strategic objectives of the school and the Foundation
  • Oversee the wellbeing needs of all students in the Secondary School (Years 7-13)
  • Facilitate wellbeing initiatives/days/afternoon activities with a focus on mental health and healthy lifestyle, such as sessions on healthy relationships, and substance abuse awareness, digital safety, identity and belonging, nutrition and physical health, etc.
  • Lead the development, monitoring and assessment of the school’s “mentor programme” –a  pastoral programme implemented by the Heads of Year through mentor group leaders across the Secondary school
  • Coordinate the schoolwide approach to behaviour management and discipline
  • Liaise with parents, staff and students with regard to behavioural and disciplinary issues. Deal and follow-up with major discipline issues
  • Assist the Principal in all matters pertaining to safeguarding and child protection
  • Develop, maintain, and manage an effective multi-tiered system of support ensuring that all students are supported with clear behaviour and wellbeing management protocols
  • Organize training and professional development for staff in order to ensure a consistent approach to behaviour management and student wellbeing issues.
  • Work in close collaboration with all student support services (Medical, Psychological, Learning and Extended Support services) to provide a strong and efficient system of support for all our students
  • Manage Heads of Year and School Psychologist (for secondary matters only)

Candidate requirements:

  • Degree in psychology, counseling qualifications or teaching qualifications with passion for education aligned with Ecolint values.
  • Experience of leadership in a pastoral role (e.g. Head of Pastoral Care, Wellbeing, Counseling, School Psychologist or other related roles) within an international school context.
  • Leadership experience of at least 3 years with a track record in improving student wellbeing, effectively managing staff and leading a team, and challenging students and staff to be the best they can be.
  • Evidenced commitment to a student centred, identity centred, and inclusive approach
  • Fluent (or equivalent) in English and French
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Excellent ICT skills

Ecolint offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including a contribution to the payment of health insurance. In addition, the Foundation has sickness and pension schemes superior to legal requirements. Members of staff may be granted full or partial reduction of school fees for dependent children. We also encourage expatriate staff to maintain contact with the culture of their home country and their relatives. Home Leave is granted to senior management and teaching staff who are entitled to moving expense benefits and whose home station is outside Switzerland.

Candidates are required to apply by sending their CV, three references, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer, that may be followed at the point of interview, and a cover letter to the attention of Mr. Nunana Nyomi, Secondary Principal, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations, by 7 February 2025, mentioning the reference number 410 325.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered
https://www.ecolint.ch/en/job-opportunities