NAT SEC - Wellbeing Counsellor and Head of Years 10 & 11 - 410 314

Campus des Nations

Secondary

Seeks for 1st September 2025

Founded in 1924, the Foundation of the International School of Geneva, commonly known as Ecolint educates 4500 students aged from 3-18 representing over 130 nationalities. Each of our eight schools is dedicated to the development of seven life-worthy, future-ready global competences: we develop lifelong learning, self-agency, the ability to interact with the world, with others and with resources so as to develop transdisciplinary, multiliterate thinking. Through this, we drive our mission, which is to educate students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together. Ecolint is built on strong humanitarian values and prides itself on its long history of pedagogical innovation, including the creation of the Model United Nations system and the International Baccalaureate. We have around 1250 employees representing more than 60 nationalities, united as one core of dynamic professionals, committed to our mission.

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.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs

To complete our team, we are looking for a:

Wellbeing Counsellor and Head of Years 10 & 11

Full-time - 40 Hours

Responsibilities

• Upholds the mission of the International School of Geneva ;
• Acts as a role model for mentors ;
• Ensures the holistic wellbeing of the students in their care ;
• Evaluate students' attributes and assist them in realising their objectives working closely with Homeroom mentors and the 1 to 1 interview system
• Establishes positive relationships with students, which, while recognizing the differing roles of adult and child, are characterised by mutual respect and good will ;
• Supports the Principal and Assistant Principals ;
• Takes an active role in Senior Leadership Meetings ;
• Works with the mentor teams for years 10 and 11. This coordinating role precludes the possibility of having a mentor group.
• Ensures that there is clear communication between staff, students and parents ;
• Participates in the establishment and maintenance of an atmosphere of collegial support and adherence to professional standards
• Have a clear understanding of the Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and work within clear Pastoral guidelines when dealing with students and the Educational Psychologist
• Organise the pastoral programme and counselling plan for their year groups
• Evaluates and works to improve mentoring and pastoral programmes delivered to year 10 and 11 students through classroom visits, discussions with teachers, and other methods that are fair and consistent with the practices of the individual school.
• Plans, organises and supervises 2 whole year group residential, overnight trips per year in addition to 3 to 4 one day outdoor education trips with year groups and mentors.
• Assists admissions with file reviews and coordinating visiting prospective students trial days
• Analyses data from Wellbeing screeners and collaborates with mentors to support students demonstrating some levels of risk
• Organises career related days and/ or fairs & internship experiences for students
• Coordinates wrap around services with Student Services Group, psychologist, school nurse, and assistant principal. Additionally may provide families with mental health support services resources outside of school
• Ensures that human resources are staffed for mentor lessons and school trips when mentors are not available

Candidate requirements

• Master in School Counselling preferred
• 2 to 5 years working as a School Counsellor in a Secondary school
• Must have extensive experience in international schools including culturally responsive training to facilitate working with a community population from many different backgrounds, countries and cultures.
• Must provide evidence of recent professional development in Safeguarding/ Child Protection training
• Must have recent professional development in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Anti-racism, including LGBTQ+ matters
• Must have professional training in School Safety and Crisis Preparedness, Prevention, & Intervention
• Must have recent training in adolescent mental health issues 
• Must have a proven track record of implementing evidence based, research backed Social Emotional Learning curriculum in a secondary school
• Is student centred and approachable to students
• Models integrity, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, and respect for all persons as well as an appreciation for racial, cultural, and gender diversity ;
• Has a growth mindset and an ambition for personal and professional development as an educational leader.
• Keeps abreast of the latest developments in holistic care of students and socialises this with mentors
• Problem solving and conflict management skills
• Must be able to work and communicate efficiently within a team consisting of the coordinator of the Middle Years Programme, examination secretary, support services, psychologist, university guidance and the administrative staff.
• Must achieve a Level 1 Google educator certificate before starting the role
• The ability to communicate in English and French (Candidate working towards a minimum of B1 equivalence for both languages is highly preferable)

Candidates are requested to apply online , attaching their CV, three references (one of which must be from their current or most recent employer, who can be contacted should the candidate be selected for an interview), and a covering letter. The application must be addressed to Mr Nunana Nyomi, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations Campus by Friday 15th, November mentioning the reference number 410 314.

Please note that only applications via our website will be considered

https://www.ecolint.ch/fr/our-school/jobs

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity among its staff. As such, we 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 conduct and child protection checks appropriate to their position, including prior checks with their previous employers and the authorities.