Boarding Assistant / Boarding Assistant

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Beau Soleil, we believe it’s what you do that counts. This philosophy holds true in all that we do as staff and for our students. We are a community that believes in the power of action, engagement, and participation, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Our unique holistic education is built around four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Ambition, and Determination, which provide a framework for community life for our international student body. Our students come from over fifty different countries, each with diverse academic backgrounds and a wide range of future aspirations.

With curricular programmes in both English and French, students graduate with an IB or Advanced Studies Diploma. Within this framework, small class sizes allow for a flexible programme, and staff are encouraged and supported to bring innovative ideas to all they do.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon offers an enviable lifestyle with access to skiing in the winter months and a multitude of outdoor and sporting activities throughout the year. Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva are all within easy reach for cultural adventures and inspiration.

The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work, featuring facilities that are second to none. Our ongoing campus development and maintenance programme ensures that our students and staff thrive in an environment of which they can be rightly proud.

YOUR PROFILE

As a Boarding Assistant, you will be a member of the house team in one of our six boarding houses, supporting the Housemaster/mistress (HM) and Deputy Housemaster/mistress (DHM). This is a residential post, and you will live either in one of our boarding houses or in accommodation nearby.

The key purpose of this role is to provide high-quality care, support, and guidance to students in the boarding house. In addition, there are extensive opportunities for involvement in other areas of school life, such as supporting students in lessons and helping to run extra-curricular and weekend activities, including the ski programme during the winter term.

This role is intended to include significant training and development opportunities, particularly suitable for those considering a career in education or other roles that involve working with children and teenagers.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with the HM and DHM to ensure the successful running of the house and providing the best possible care and experience for the students in the house.
• Getting to know the students in the house and supporting them as individuals.
• Being an active, dynamic, and positive presence in the house during the course of the day and evening.
• Assisting with house administration as required.
• Extensive involvement in the weekend programme.
• Supporting in lessons for 6-8 classes per week.
• Supporting two activities or sports teams throughout the year.
• Overnight supervision in the Boarding House.
• Helping at La Sionnaire during the winter season (chalet on the ski slopes).
• Supervising study sessions.
• Working alongside the Health Centre team to provide support and assist students with doctor/dental appointments.
• Reception duties.
• Airport transfers.
• Attending weekly Training and Support Meetings.
• Any other duties that may be required from time to time by the School.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified to degree level.
• English native speaker or high level of English comprehension. A good level of French is helpful but not essential.
• Good IT skills.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working with young people in a residential setting is helpful but not essential.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Enthusiasm and willingness to get involved in a wide variety of activities.
• A team player.
• Proactive and willing to take the initiative.
• Confident communication skills.
• Good organisation and planning skills.
• A good sense of humour.
• Ability to form good working relationships within the house team, boarding team, and across the school.
• Willingness to follow an internal CPD programme during the course of the year.
• European passport holder for compliance with Swiss work permit regulations.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A 10-month fixed contract, from September 2025 to June 2026.
• Accommodation is included for the duration of your contract (subject to social charges).
• Food is included during term time (subject to social charges).
• Basic health insurance (Lamal) is provided and paid for by the College.
• Full season ski pass and equipment hire provided.

START DATE

From 1st September 2025 to 30 June 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.