Intern School Counsellor
The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin valley (Switzerland). 220 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the iGCSE, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). The school philosophy is founded on respect for tradition combined with innovative thinking and emphasizes values such as respect, openness, responsibility, engagement, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity, and balance.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and caring person (female/male) to join as a
Intern School Counsellor
Workload: 100% – includes evening and weekend work, as required.
Start date: 1 August 2025
The position will suit candidates who are interested in teaching and enjoy the challenge of working with bright and inquisitive international students, aged 13 – 19 (grades 7 to 12).
Responsibilities
- Assist our experienced Head of School Psychology in providing individual and group counseling sessions to support students’ social and emotional well-being.
- Collaborate with the Psychologists to develop and implement proactive wellness programs aimed at promoting emotional resilience and mental health.
- Support in crisis intervention and help address immediate concerns related to student behavior, relationships, or emotional challenges.
- Assist in organizing and delivering workshops or awareness sessions on topics such as stress management, conflict resolution, and healthy peer relationships.
- Provide administrative support for documenting student progress and maintaining confidential records.
- Act as a point of contact for students seeking emotional support, ensuring they feel heard and guided to appropriate resources.
| Requirements | Required | Desirable |
| Qualifications/Knowledge | Degree level qualification in relevant area. | Teaching and/or coaching qualifications from national or regional authorities. |
| Right to work in Switzerland | Right to work in Switzerland either through in the International Trainee Exchange Agreement (see link for regulations for young professionals and citizens of Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Indonesian, Japan, Monaco, New Zealand, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Tunisia, Ukraine, USA), OR as citizens of Switzerland, EU/EFTA. | Swiss, EU or EFTA citizenship. |
| Experience | Experience working with young people. You can evidence that you take initiative lead young people. | Experience of working in education, in schools and/or co-curricular roles. |
| Skills | High level of competency in the English language. Confident and warm presentation skills. | Competency in the German or Italian languages. Multilingual skills in other languages are an advantage. |
| Personal competencies and qualities | Able to evidence ability to work pragmatically, flexibly, calm under pressure and in an environment of safeguarding and confidentiality. Empathy for working in an intercultural environment. | Experience of organizing events and trips. |
We offer
- Accommodation on site and meals during term time, as well as use of the school’s facilities – gym, and sports facilities.
- Opportunity to live here at 1750m above sea level near St. Moritz, amongst Switzerland’s best ski areas in winter and mountain bike trails and hikes in summer, and with a year-long Engadin 365 Pass providing access to all lifts in the Engadin.
- Seasonal Ski or Snowboard Rental if required and discounted travel for the whole of Switzerland (Halbtax).
- Opportunities for professional development and a potential springboard into a career in international education at one of the world’s most prestigious boarding schools.
- A strong and supportive staff team.
- A salary of CHF 2’000.00 – CHF 2’500.00 per month.
Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to thorough background checks.
If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Esther Binkert, Head of Human Resources, (Tel. +41 81 851 30 00).
We look forward to receiving your application using the online form below.
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