La Châtaigneraie Campus – Primary School 

An essential role to ensure a safe, caring and positive environment for our students at the heart of our campus infrastructure during lunchtime.

Key Facts:

• Campus: La Châtaigneraie - Founex, Vaud
• Contract: 5 days per week (Part-time) - Fixed-term (1 year)
• Start date: 31 August 2026 or upon agreement
• Reporting line: Lunch and After School Care Coordinator
• Application deadline: 19 June 2026
• Reference: 200 021
• Working hours: 1 hour 45 minutes per day

Available positions:

Qualified Lunchtime Supervisors (2 positions):

• 5 days per week

Experienced Lunchtime Supervisors (3 positions):

• 2x 5 days per week
• 1x 2 days per week

Why this role is important:

As a lunchtime supervisor, you play a vital role in ensuring the safety, well-being, and good behavior of students during the lunch break. You provide quality supervision in these dynamic spaces, supporting the school's educational values ​​within a caring and multicultural environment.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

Lunchtime Supervision

• Ensure that mealtimes take place in an organised, safe and structured manner, whether students are eating in the cafeteria or in classrooms, according to age and school routines
• Encourage students to participate in preparation, serving and clearing up as appropriate to their age and the school’s expectations
• Support younger children by helping them with meals, routines and expectations during lunchtime
• Supervise older students in the lunch queue, during the meal, and while clearing plates and leftovers
• Supervise students during recess, outdoors or indoors depending on weather conditions

Safe and organised supervision

• Ensure that students are supervised in a safe, calm, organised and caring manner
• Respond to students’ needs and concerns respectfully and appropriately
• Manage transitions so that movement between spaces is calm, organised and safe

Relationships with students

• Take an active interest in the students they supervise, building positive relationships and getting to know their individual needs over time
• Adapt their approach where needed, in line with guidance from class teachers, Assistant Principals or other members of the school team

Collaboration and communication

• Work in close collaboration with class teachers, Assistant Principals and other members of the school team
• Share relevant observations or concerns with class teachers and Assistant Principals, so that information flows both ways

Professional expectations

• Act as a positive role model for students and colleagues
• Use positive behaviour guidance
• Participate in training as required
• Uphold the values of the school at all times, including inclusion, equity, respect and care for all members of the community

Safety and emergency response

• Participate in first aid training as required
• Remain calm in an emergency, following instructions and taking appropriate initiative when needed

Depending on qualifications, experience and availability, you may occasionally be asked to:

• Replace class assistants in the Early Years when necessary
• Accompany school excursions when necessary

Who we are looking for:

Specific requirements

Qualified Lunchtime Supervisors

• Mandatory: A formal Early Years qualification is strictly required. In accordance with Canton of Vaud regulations for the supervision of students from 3 years of age:
  • Federal VET Diploma for childcare assistants (ASE), SEFRI equivalence, or recognized early childhood diploma
  • Socio-pedagogical degree with at least 2 years of educational experience

Experienced Lunchtime Supervisors

• No formal qualifications required; however, prior experience working with primary school children is essential.

Skills and experience

• Experience working with children aged 3 to 11
• Fluency in either English or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language

Personal Attributes

• Confidence in working with children and responding appropriately to their concerns
• Sensitivity to diversity and the needs of an international school community
• The ability to take initiative and work collaboratively
• Flexibility and openness to ideas and suggestions
• A courteous, friendly and professional manner
• The ability to work and communicate well within a large international team
   

How to apply:

Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date CV
• A letter of motivation
• The contact details for three references (including your current or most recent employer).

Your application must be addressed to Ms. Hazel Allen, International School of Geneva, La Châtaigneraie Campus, before 19 June 2026, mentioning the reference number 200 021.