Geography Teacher / Geography Teacheress

Collège Alpin Beau-Soleil SA - July 4, 2025

ABOUT US

College Alpin Beau Soleil is a unique school community nestled in the Swiss Alps, catering to 300 students aged 11-18 from 50 countries around the globe. We believe that actions speak louder than words, and our students embrace challenges every day, both inside and outside the classroom, fostering their development into global citizens.

Our curricular programs in English and French, centered around the IB Diploma, establish a solid foundation for academic success at prestigious universities worldwide. The experience of living and collaborating with peers from diverse backgrounds transforms our students into truly global citizens. At Beau Soleil, every individual contributes to a vibrant, unified community.

OUR LOCATION

Situated in the picturesque heart of Villars-sur-Ollon, our alpine location offers an enviable lifestyle with skiing right at our doorstep during winter months, alongside a plethora of outdoor and sporting activities year-round. Cultural adventures await in nearby Montreux, Lausanne, and Geneva, along with opportunities for international travel. The Beau Soleil campus boasts exceptional facilities, creating an inspiring environment where both students and staff thrive, fostering pride and motivation for continuous improvement.

YOUR PROFILE

Is there a better place in the world to teach Geography? What most consider a once-a-year field trip becomes your everyday classroom, with glaciers, forests, Alpine meadows, and mountain villages as your dynamic backdrop.

Living and working in the Swiss Alps, you will ignite your passion for Geography in students from around the world. From encouraging younger pupils to engage deeply with climate change and sustainability, to guiding Year 13 IB students through their Internal Assessment methodologies while conducting a glacier survey, your instruction will seamlessly connect academic learning with real-world experiences. You'll have the opportunity to inspire curiosity, build understanding, and cultivate skills that transcend traditional education.

This is a maternity cover role running from October 2025 to June 2026, providing a unique chance to make a meaningful contribution to our vibrant school community during a crucial period of the academic year.

As a member of our international boarding school, you will see education as a holistic way of life. From morning classes to weekend excursions, you'll engage in shared ideas, challenges, and adventures within a community that values meaningful relationships and outdoor exploration just as much as academic achievement.

A member of our innovative and collaborative Humanities department, you will regularly foster creativity and curiosity. This role may include teaching our Integrated Humanities course across Years 7 to 11, and experience or interest in IB Environmental Systems and Societies will be advantageous.

You are a qualified teacher, fluent in English with familiarity with the IBDP, and have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds. You are an excellent communicator, comfortable with digital tools, and dedicated to cultivating strong relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

With a warm personality, you are organized, enthusiastic, adaptable, and ready to fully engage in school life. Whether leading a parent-teacher meeting, climbing a 4,000m peak, or cheering for students at a night-time ski race, you see every moment as part of the learning journey—and you're ready to make it impactful.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build a strong profile for the subject within and beyond the Humanities Faculty through collaborative efforts and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Develop and implement resources that enhance student learning by planning effective teaching programs that offer exemplary learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Utilize formative and summative assessments to create challenging learning opportunities for all students, effectively employing homework and extracurricular activities.
  • Support the academic progress of a small group of students within one of our boarding houses.
  • Act as a coach and mentor to individual tutees.
  • Contribute to overall school learning initiatives.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong knowledge of the IBDP curriculum.
  • Relevant degree in Humanities.
  • Teaching qualification.
  • Fluent English speaker.

EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience.
  • Experience in a successful department and school.
  • Demonstrated ability to innovate and adapt curricula to engage students and drive high performance.
  • Experience in delivering a UK National Curriculum and/or the IB Diploma.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Exhibits warmth and kindness, with flexibility and empathy.
  • Passionate about education and lifelong learning.
  • Possesses an understanding of the complex and demanding environment of an international boarding school community.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.

START DATE

From September 2025.

HOW TO APPLY

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

Location : Villars-sur-Ollon
Country : Switzerland

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