Manager / Manageress

About Us

Welcome to our award-winning ecologically designed campus located in the heart of the Rheintal, in Buchs. As a 'small and mighty' not-for-profit international day school, we pride ourselves on offering a nurturing environment within a thriving community of 200 students and over 50 dedicated staff. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we provide a comprehensive international education in English for students aged 3 to 19. In 2020, we were recognized as the 9th best school in Switzerland for our IBDP results, ranking among the top 50 in Europe.

We are looking for a dedicated and community-oriented School Nurse to join our support staff. This vital and rewarding role focuses on promoting the safety, happiness, and well-being of our entire international community.

About the Role

• Position: School Nurse
• Workload: 47% Full-Time Equivalent
• Contract Duration: 1 April 2026 (earlier start possible) – 31 October 2026
• Location: International School Rheintal, Werdenbergstrasse 17, 9470 Buchs, Switzerland
• Closing Date for Applications: 12 January 2026
• Preliminary Interviews: 27 January 2026

This is a part-time position aligned with the school term calendar, ensuring a consistent schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance. Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 1:15 PM during ISR term time, with an additional week at the end of the school year and one week prior to the start of the academic year (approximately 195 days annually).

Your Profile

We are in search of a highly professional individual who excels in an international context and is dedicated to maximizing the support provided to our students.

We are seeking a School Nurse who:

• Is fully certified and authorized to practice nursing in Switzerland.
• Has a minimum of three years of experience in community health, pediatrics, and/or emergency care.
• Brings a strong community-oriented approach and a genuine passion for working with children and young people (ages 3–19).
• Demonstrates a proactive and flexible "can-do" approach to health management and emergencies.
• Possesses excellent communication skills in English and upholds strict confidentiality within a diverse student body and staff.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children while contributing to a positive and healthy school environment.

If you are an experienced and dedicated nurse looking to embrace this key role within our dynamic international setting, we encourage you to apply online using the form below.

We Will Provide

• An excellent salary and benefits package
• An opportunity to work on an award-winning campus set in an area of exceptional natural beauty
• A professionally stimulating and supportive local and international community environment
• An opportunity to influence the future design and development of our school

At ISR, we are devoted to fostering a safe and happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils, regardless of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both the country of residence/birth and any other country of residence within the last 10 years.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.