Graduate Boarding Assistant (Boy's House)

St. George's International School, Switzerland; Montreux; On-site; CHF 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's International School in Switzerland is seeking a Graduate Assistant for its Boarding department. You will work as part of a team to ensure the safety and well-being of students from diverse nationalities while upholding the school's ethos and values.

The role involves assisting with the safe operation of the boarding house, supporting extra-curricular activities, and contributing to a positive, enriching student experience. A degree and right to work in Switzerland are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and enjoy multi culturalism.
• Experience of working with young people.
• IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students in the house.
• Supporting the team to ensure the smooth running of the boarding house.
• Assisting with extra-curricular activities.
• Playing an active role in the weekend activity programme.
• Supporting students during study time.
• Helping with airport transfers at key times of the term.
• Assisting with any other duties that the school might reasonably ask.

Skills

Multicultural awareness

Experience with youth

IT skills (MS Office)

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

St George's International School, Switzerland, is a co-educational, independent school, located at the foot of the mountains and at the doorstep of the lake. The school offers a unique school setting at the heart of the Swiss Riviera with an extraordinary workplace environment. https://www.stgeorges.ch/

St George's International School is seeking to appoint a Graduate Assistant for its Boarding department who will work as part of a team to ensure the safety and well-being of the students from about 60 different nationalities in the house whilst maintaining the positive ethos and core values of the school at all times. We are looking for an educationally qualified person who is passionate about children/teenagers and committed to striving for excellence, continuous improvement, inspiring and enthusing students.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working as part of a team to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the students in the house
• Supporting the team to ensure the smooth running of the boarding house
• Assisting with extra-curricular activities
• Playing an active role in the weekend activity programme
• Supporting students during study time
• Helping with airport transfers at key times of the term
• Assisting with any other duties that the school might reasonably ask

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual responsibility undertaken may not be identified. The duties outlined above are not intended as a restrictive list and may be extended or altered to include other tasks that are commensurate with the role as directed Senior Management.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Skills And Previous Experience:

• Ability to understand and enjoy multi culturalism
• Experience of working with young people
• IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office

Qualifications And Accreditations:

• Educated to degree level
• Appropriate right to work in Switzerland
• Driving license

Personal Competencies and Attributes

• Caring, organized & flexible
• Enthusiastic, energetic & proactive
• Resilient, resourceful & calm Team player
• English speaker (C2)
• Self-disciplined & open minded
• Sense of humour

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.