Assistant Principal for Student Life and Wellbeing

Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.

To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.

Campus des Nations is the most recent campus in the International School of Geneva Foundation. Located in the heart of Geneva’s international quarter, this campus has quickly established itself as an educationally pioneering school committed to putting student learning at the centre of all its activities. Campus des Nations is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School. Our programmes are based on the IB’s ‘Learner Profile’, a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and focus the work of the school and help students to become more thoughtful, moral, cultured and caring. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do.

Place

Campus des Nations

Contract
Full-time
Start date
Application deadline

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL FOR STUDENT LIFE AND WELLBEING

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)

 

Personal 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
     

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.

 

Note

The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.