Head of Boarding / Head of Boarding

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 sixty different countries, 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 High School Diploma. Within this framework, small class sizes allow for a flexible programme, and staff are encouraged and supported to bring new ideas to all that they do.

OUR COMMUNITY

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.

Located in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon, we offer an enviable lifestyle with access to skiing during 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.

YOUR PROFILE

Lead a community where belonging, structure, kindness, and care shape every day.

At Collège Beau Soleil, boarding is at the heart of our identity. It is where independence is nurtured, character is formed, and lifelong friendships begin. Within our international residential environment, every detail of boarding life contributes to the confidence, wellbeing, and success of our students.

As Head of Boarding, you will provide operational leadership and contribute to the strategic development in collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care. Working closely with the Director of Pastoral Care, you will ensure that boarding life reflects our values of ambition, excellence, kindness, and care, while consistently meeting National Minimum Standards (NMS) and regulatory expectations.

Your leadership will cultivate a safe, structured, and nurturing residential environment, ensuring positive relationships between the boarding team and students. By leading house teams effectively, you will ensure that every student feels supported, respected, and empowered within their boarding house.

This role is about shaping experience beyond operations and compliance. You will strengthen student belonging, promote a positive and inclusive boarding culture, and contribute meaningfully to retention and community cohesion. Your leadership will ensure that boarding at Beau Soleil is not only well-managed but also deeply meaningful.

We are seeking a thoughtful, principled, and inspiring leader who understands that exceptional boarding is built on both structure and heart, ready to create an environment where young people thrive, grow, and feel truly at home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leadership of Boarding:
  • Contribute to the strategic and operational leadership of the boarding provision, ensuring high standards of residential care, supervision, and student support.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Pastoral Care on the long-term development of boarding, promoting a positive and inclusive culture aligned with the School's values.
• Safeguarding, Compliance & Regulatory Excellence:
  • Ensure full compliance with UK National Minimum Standards (NMS), NAE standards, and safeguarding frameworks, serving as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
  • Maintain rigorous documentation and regulatory standards across all houses to embed consistent safeguarding practices.
• Student Wellbeing & Conduct:
  • Oversee boarding wellbeing and student conduct, managing daily matters while supporting restorative approaches and preventative strategies.
  • Monitor trends and escalate serious concerns appropriately in collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care.
• Leadership of Houses & Boarding Operation:
  • Lead and support House staff, ensuring clarity of expectations, high performance standards, and effective communication across houses.
  • Oversee weekend provision, boarding logistics, and community events to ensure a structured, engaging, and well-organized residential experience.
• Parent Engagement & Retention:
  • Strengthen relationships with families through clear communication and professional resolution of concerns.
  • Contribute to retention strategy by fostering trust, continuity, and a strong sense of belonging within the boarding community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Significant experience in boarding leadership or residential care
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience managing student wellbeing and conduct
• Knowledge of NMS or equivalent regulatory standards
• Experience in an international or multicultural environment

Desirable:

• Experience in a senior boarding leadership role
• Safeguarding certification
• Working knowledge of French

Skills and Attributes:

• Calm and balanced leader
• Highly organized and operationally strong
• Strong interpersonal and parental communication skills
• Student-centered and community-driven
• Clear decision-maker with strong judgment
• Resilient and adaptable
• Committed to high standards of care and accountability

HOW TO APPLY

To join our team, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

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, offering staff the opportunity to become part of a worldwide network of schools as well as benefiting from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading premium school organisation.