Boarding Graduate Assistant

Start date: 3 January 2027

6 months contract

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

WHAT WE OFFER

• Accommodation in the Boarding house
• Food included, in term time
• Free access to all boarding activities
• Free ski hires and ski pass for the whole winter season
• Access to the school gym

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.