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
To complete our team, we are looking for a:
Psychologist FSP / Counsellor
1-year contract - Full-time - 40 hours
The successful candidate will work with individual students and groups of students, parents, specialized staff and teachers to support students with personal, socioemotional, and developmental issues. The candidate will provide a wide array of services to children and adolescents, ranging from recommendations for support, learning strategies, and diagnostic assessment when necessary. They will be assigned a specific group of secondary school students and be expected to collaborate with the other psychologist colleagues to ensure the effective support for students.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the mission and values of the International School of Geneva.
- Be student centred and approachable to students.
- Ensure the holistic wellbeing of the students in their care.
- Model integrity, curiosity, responsibility, creativity, and respect for all persons as well as an appreciation for racial, cultural, and gender diversity.
- Keep abreast of the latest developments in holistic care of students and socialise these with mentors and Heads of Year.
- Collaborate with mentors and Heads of Year to deliver programming on mental health and wellbeing.
- Recommend referrals to appropriate outside specialists and to perform diagnostic assessments when necessary.
- Liaise and work with outside specialists in the follow-up of specific situations.
- Provide caring and professional counselling in individual and group sessions helping students to make reflective decisions that affect their personal and academic development.
- Establish positive relationships with students, which, while recognizing the differing roles of adult and child, are characterised by mutual respect and good will.
- Participate 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 guidelines when dealing with students, other professionals, and as part of our reference group.
- Work closely with students, parents, teachers, support services and external agencies.
- Collaborate effectively in our Student Services Group, psychologist, school nurse, and assistant principal. Additionally may provide families with mental health support services resources outside of school.
- Run workshops on themes surrounding adolescence and child development.
Candidate requirements
- Master in Clinical Child and Adolescence Psychology - with FSP recognition
- Experience conducting comprehensive psycho-educational assessments
- At least three years' experience working with adolescents in a multicultural and preferably educational environment
- Knowledge of local agencies/resources surrounding children's issues in general and mental health in particular would be essential
- 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
- English or French mother tongue with an excellent working knowledge of the other language (level C1)
- Must be able to collaborate and communicate efficiently with colleagues and on teams.
- Problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Empathetic and rigorous
- Sensitive to diversity and multiculturalism
- Adaptability
- Able to work well in teams
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 Nunana Nyomi, International School of Geneva, Campus des Nations Campus by 9 June 2025 mentioning the reference number 400 002.
Please note that only applications via our website will be considered
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.