PSYCHOLOGIST FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

About the job

Psychologist for children and adolescents

Founded in 1924, the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18 years representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff members from around the world are spread across our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and the Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).

Within our 7 schools, our students benefit from international education and very high-quality bilingual support.

To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be citizens of the world with the courage and ability to create together a just and joyful tomorrow", every staff member can rely on our hundred years of experience, our constant willingness to innovate, as well as our strong humanitarian values. Thanks to our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities to our staff.

The Campus des Nations is the Foundation's most recent campus. Located in the heart of Geneva's international district, it is a pioneering institution in education, placing student learning at the centre of all its activities. As an IB world school, our programmes are based on the IB Learner Profile, a set of ideals that inspire and guide our actions to help students become more reflective, cultured, and caring. Cultivating these qualities is at the heart of everything we do. Your role and responsibilities

Campus des Nations (Secondary)

PSYCHOLOGIST FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

Campus des Nations – Secondary School

Provide specialised psychological support and diagnostic assessments to promote the personal, social, and academic development of students.

In brief:

• Campus: Campus des Nations - Secondary School
• Contract type: Part-time (32 hours per week – 40 weeks per year)
• Start date: 31 August 2026
• Application deadline: 4 June 2026
• Reference: 400 023

Why this role is important:

The successful candidate will work with students individually, in groups, with parents, and specialised staff to support those experiencing learning difficulties as well as issues related to their personal and social development. Your role is essential in providing a wide range of services, from diagnostic assessments to recommending personalised learning and support strategies. By creating a caring and professional environment, you contribute to making our diverse student body more reflective, responsible, and resilient global citizens.

Your role and responsibilities:

Student support and clinical practice:

• Provide caring and professional individual support to help students make thoughtful decisions that influence their personal and academic development.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and recommend specific learning strategies or refer students to specialists as needed.
• Participate in mental health prevention programmes within the secondary school.

Collaboration and inclusion:

• Collaborate with teaching staff, parents, and families to offer advice and support to students.
• Work closely with all secondary staff to provide expert support and advice on inclusion.
• Liaise with external specialists for follow-up on individual student situations.

Profile sought:

You will thrive in this role if you have:

• A master’s degree in child and adolescent clinical psychology and a valid practising licence.
• At least three years of experience with children in a multicultural environment, preferably in a school setting.
• Proven experience in comprehensive psycho-educational assessments and knowledge of local mental health organisations and resources.
• Fluency in English or French and excellent practical knowledge (C1 level) of the other language.

Your personal qualities:

• Empathy, rigour, and sensitivity to diversity and multiculturalism.
• A collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• High adaptability to the demands of an innovative international school environment.

How to apply:

Please apply online via our recruitment platform, including:

• An up-to-date CV.
• A cover letter.
• Contact details of three referees (including your current or most recent employer).

Applications should be addressed to Mr Nunana Nyomi, Secondary School Director of the International School of Geneva, before 4 June 2026, quoting reference 400 023.

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

Note

The International School of Geneva values and encourages diversity within its staff. Therefore, we welcome applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences. The School is strongly committed to protecting and promoting the well-being of children. For any selected application, rigorous conduct and child protection checks appropriate to the position will be carried out. These checks include prior verifications with former employers and authorities.