Job Description

About the School - Four Forest Bilingual International School Lucerne:
Four Forest is a nurturing bilingual school community that celebrates each child’s unique strengths and supports them to thrive—wherever their future may lead. At the heart of our mission lies every child’s happiness and development, nurtured through curiosity and a love of learning.

We are proud to have two schools located in spectacular natural surroundings: one in Zug, overlooking the majestic Rigi, and one in Luzern, directly on the beautiful Rotsee lake. These inspiring settings provide the perfect backdrop for learning, exploration, and personal growth.

As small schools where everyone knows one another, we foster a strong sense of belonging and a warm, family-like atmosphere. Our robust academic curriculum is enriched by a wide range of experiences beyond the classroom, including clubs, Forest School, sports programmes, and special events—giving students meaningful opportunities to grow and flourish.

At Four Forest, we follow both the Swiss Lehrplan 21 and international best practices to ensure a well-rounded, future-ready education.

We are guided by three core values: Community, Integrity, and Curiosity. These principles shape our teaching, our relationships with families, and the way we lead and manage our schools.

Together, we create a vibrant, caring environment where every student can discover their potential, ignite their passions, and step confidently into the future.

The school now has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Schulsekretär:in / Assistent:in der Schulleitung to join our fantastic team. This role is a great opportunity for an organised, service-focused professional who enjoys working in a busy school environment and making a positive impact on the daily experience of students, families and colleagues.

About Cognita:
Cognita is a global leader in independent education. Founded in 2004, we are a growing community of 90 schools in 21 countries - in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East - serving more than 100,000 students. Each of our schools are proudly unique, however our collective purpose is to create an environment where everyone can, "Thrive in a rapidly evolving world".

About the Role:
As School Secretary and Executive Assistant to the School Leadership Team, you will play a central role in the smooth running of Four Forest Bilingual International School. Acting as the first point of contact for parents, students, staff and visitors, you will help create a welcoming and professional environment while ensuring efficient day-to-day operations. Your responsibilities will include managing the front desk, coordinating communications, providing administrative support to the School Leadership Team, and assisting with the admissions process for prospective families. You will also support the planning and delivery of school events, meetings and open days, helping to ensure a positive experience for the wider school community.

This is a 41-week-per-year position, working full-time during term time and for an additional three weeks during school holidays to support key administrative and school operations activities.

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Who We Are Looking For:
You will bring:
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
•The ability to build positive relationships with parents, colleagues and external stakeholders.
•Strong organisational skills and a structured approach to managing multiple priorities.
•Fluency in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•High levels of discretion, professionalism and attention to detail.
•Confidence using Microsoft Office and administrative systems.
•Experience in an administrative, customer-facing or service-oriented role.
•A commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing and maintaining a supportive school environment.

Experience within a school or educational setting and additional language skills would be advantageous.

How to Apply:
Complete this application before the closing date: 23:59 CEST (UTC+2) Sunday 23rd August 2026

Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.