Deputy Housemaster / Deputy Housemistress

YOUR PROFILE

Step into a role where every day brings connection, challenge, and the chance to shape lives. At Collège Beau Soleil, boarding is more than just a place to sleep - it’s where friendships are forged, confidence grows, and unforgettable moments unfold. Our boarding houses are vibrant, welcoming communities where students feel supported and inspired.

As Deputy Housemaster / Deputy Housemistress, you will work closely with the Housemaster or Housemistress to help lead a home built on warmth, structure, and purpose. You will set the tone for daily life, offering guidance, encouragement, and care - whether during morning routines, weekend activities, or quiet evening check-ins.

In the absence of the Housemaster or Housemistress, you will take responsibility for the smooth running of the house, ensuring that every student in your care feels heard, respected, and empowered.

This is a deeply people-focused role where you will act as a mentor, role model, and steady presence during a formative chapter in young people’s lives—personally, socially, and emotionally. The position combines pastoral leadership with a reduced teaching timetable and active involvement in the co-curricular life of the school, from creative projects to alpine adventures.

We seek an empathetic, committed, and collaborative professional who thrives in a boarding environment and is passionate about supporting young people in becoming confident, kind, and resilient individuals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The following provides a guide to the main tasks and the scope of the role. These are not exhaustive and may vary to suit the skill set of the post holder and the needs of the school:

• Support the Housemaster / Housemistress in taking responsibility for the pastoral care of students in their house, take charge of the house in their absence, and play a significant role in the daily operations of the house.
• Help to build strong relationships within the house based on trust and respect.
• Establish strong communication with parents, proactively engaging with them via the Housemaster / Housemistress.
• Gain experience and skills that will facilitate a future career in boarding education.
• Develop and share best practices based on skills and experience.
• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.
• Teach a limited timetable.
• Support the life of the school beyond the classroom, participate in weekend activities, and join residential weeks and other trips as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified to degree level.
• Teaching or other professional qualifications are desirable.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record in teaching and boarding experience.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Ability to inspire and develop both students and staff.
• Full of resilience, energy, and perseverance.
• Kind, approachable, and empathetic, with the flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
• Passionate about education, learning, and continuous professional development.
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational and management skills.
• A clear understanding of the complex and demanding environment of an international boarding school.
• Ambitious—for themselves, their students, and their team.
• Ready to take on responsibility and lead with integrity.
• A good sense of humour is essential!

START DATE

From 1st September 2026.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 15 April 2026. Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly for initial discussions conducted remotely by telephone or video call.

Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A police check is required prior to appointment.

Beau Soleil is a member of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools, which offers staff the opportunity to become part of a worldwide network of schools, as well as access to the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading premium school organisation.