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Brillantmont - Pastoral Care Coordinator


School: Brillantmont International School

Position start date: 1 September 2026 until mid-February 2027

Application closing date: 28 February 2026



ABOUT THE SCHOOL


Owned and run by the same family since the school’s foundation in 1882, Brillantmont is a leading Swiss boarding and day school, offering an internationally recognised programme.


Every year, we welcome around 80 boarders and 20 day students from ages 13-18 into Grades 8-12. Global citizenship and intercultural learning lie at the heart of the Brillantmont experience. Over 30 different nationalities are represented, and the school applies quotas to ensure a diverse student body. Living amongst so many nationalities enables students to learn about other cultures, speak new languages and develop a global network of contacts.


Find out more at www.brillantmont.ch



ABOUT THE POSITION


Pastoral Care Coordinator with PSHE teaching and boarding duties


Start date 1 September 2026 until mid-February 2027, possibility of extending until the end of March 2027.


The post holder will be expected to:

  • Promote and drive high-quality wellbeing and pastoral support in the Brillantmont community in line with the school’s Guiding Statements.

  • Be a visible and dynamic presence around the school, at meals, in the houses and by participating in whole school events.

  • Be a key member of the boarding team, working closely with the Head of Boarding.

  • Collaborate with the Academic Tutors to oversee the consistent implementation of the school’s Behaviour Policy.

  • Liaise with the School Nurse to ensure well-being guidance and support with issues that might emerge during the school year related to stress, anxiety, parental illness, bereavement, conflict resolution, with the provision of open-door sessions during the school day and after school, referring students to external counsellors and specialists as appropriate.

  • Communicate with staff to raise awareness of students’ needs and how best to support them.

  • Promote international mindedness and global citizenship in the building of community.

  • Liaise with the staff to ensure that the whole school provides a safe, non-judgmental environment which is attractive, welcoming and educational, supporting wellbeing.

  • Collaborate and involve parents as needed, as defined by the clear guidelines developed by the SLT.

  • Review and assess the provision of wellbeing services.

  • Provide training related to safeguarding and wellbeing supervision.

  • Forge a close partnership with the School Nurse and other designated safeguarding officers to keep confidential records archived appropriately and ensure essential information is shared appropriately.

  • Develop the relevant policies and procedures and ensure their implementation.

  • Monitor the effectiveness of school pastoral policies and reporting systems in the provision of pastoral care.


PSHE

  • Deliver a dynamic Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum.

  • Identify the key areas to be covered within the PSHE programme, including topics such as social skills, study skills, sex, drugs, alcohol, health, bullying, digital awareness, life skills, global citizenship.

  • Define and document a PSHE curriculum covering the appropriate topics to all students (Grades 8-12) with age and context appropriate material.

  • Effectively deliver the PSHE curriculum and ensure that student progress is measured and recorded.

  • Store PSHE materials on the BM Teachernet; suggest resources and advise on library purchases and subscriptions

  • Liaise with the Coordinators, the Head of Boarding and the School Nurse to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment and integration of the PSHE curriculum with academics, boarding and health

  • Prior to each half-term, propose to the SLT a calendar for potential externally led workshops.


SPECIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will:

  • Be qualified in counselling, psychology, nursing, social work or any other relevant domain pertinent to this role.

  • Be a dynamic individual and a great team player.

  • Have strong communication and listening skills.

  • Have at least three years’ experience in working in a similar role in a boarding or independent school.

  • Have a driving license.

  • Hold a European or Swiss passport.

  • Be aware of the needs of students from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.

  • Be able to work in English, knowledge or French is an asset.

  • Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.


Full information and application on our website:  https://www.brillantmont.ch/jobs/pastoral-care-PSHE 



HOW TO APPLY


Please apply directly on our website: https://www.brillantmont.ch/jobs/pastoral-care-PSHE 





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