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Wellbeing Counsellor & Head of Years 10 & 11
Ecole Internationale de Geneve
Geneva, Switzerland, Europe
US 0 - 0 a month
Start August 2023
2 years
1
- High School
- University Graduate, Licensed Teacher, College/University Faculty
- Master
- 3 years of teaching experience
- Other Certification
Candidate requirements:
- Master in Counselling preferred
- 2 to 5 years working as a Wellbeing Counsellor in a Secondary school
- 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)
Application process:
- 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 cover letter.
- The application must be addressed to Jamie Williams, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations Campus by 8th June mentioning the reference number 410 250.
- 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 cover letter.
- The application must be addressed to Jamie Williams, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations Campus by 8th June mentioning the reference number 410 250.
Relocation package for expatriates.
Campus des Nations
Seeks for 16th August 2023
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 competencies: 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 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 center of all its activities. Campus des Nations is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School. Our programs are based on the IB’s ‘Learner Profile’, a set of ideals that inspire, motivate and focus the school's work and help students become more thoughtful, moral, cultured, and caring. Fostering these qualities is at the heart of all we do.
To complete our team, we are looking for a:
Wellbeing Counsellor and Head of Years 10 & 11
Full-time – 40 Hour(s)
Responsibilities:
- Upholds the mission of the International School of Geneva;
- Is student-centered 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 the holistic care of students and socializes this with mentors
- Acts as a role model for mentors;
- Ensures the holistic well-being of the students in their care;
- Evaluate students' attributes and assists them in realizing their objectives by 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 characterized by mutual respect and goodwill;
- Supports the Principal and Assistant Principals; Takes an active role in Senior Leadership Meetings;
- Problem-solving and conflict management skillsMust be able to work and communicate efficiently within a team consisting of the coordinator of CP/DP, examination secretary, support services, psychologist, university guidance, and the administrative staff.
- 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 has a clear understanding of the Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and works within clear guidelines when dealing with students and the Educational Psychologist
- Organise the pastoral program and counselling plan for their year groups
- The supervisor evaluates and works to improve mentoring of 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.
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.
We prepare students for membership in communities that are socially and culturally diverse, for citizenship, and for engagement with the political, ethical, and environmental challenges of their times. We expect them to want to take an active part in making their world a better place and one that is based on the mutual understanding, respect, and shared values to which the school has been committed throughout its long history.
The International School of Geneva serves both the international and local communities of the Geneva area. We are committed to preparing students to live in a multilingual and multicultural world and, as a bilingual Foundation, to develop their fluency in both English and French.
The school exists for the sake of its students and is committed to a continual re-evaluation of their needs in the light of social, economic, and cultural change. The school strives continually to promote excellence in all aspects of its provision, to do better than its previous best, and to model the values that it encourages in its students.
The main principles of an international education
A key element of this unity is a commitment to a particular kind of international education.
The Foundation has defined those main principles as follows:
Encouraging important international values Supporting the student’s language development Ensuring an international dimension to the curriculum Recognising the importance of global issues Showing respect for, and integration with, the host countryPlease note that Teach Away provides information on behalf of schools and cannot accept liability for information provided or policies schools may adopt. Be sure to verify all details that apply to you, and check for the latest visa and work permit requirements. For any questions regarding job postings, please contact the school directly. Teach Away believes in diversity and inclusivity, and that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and be considered fairly and equally for employment. We ensure all schools we work with adhere to our pledge to promote inclusivity and diversity in education and recruitment practices.