From January 2025

ABOUT US 
College Alpin Beau Soleil is a unique school community in the Swiss Alps: home to 300 students aged 11-18 from 50 countries around the world and offering an unparalleled educational experience. We believe it’s what you do that counts, and our students take on challenges 7 days each week, in and out of the classroom, that help them develop into young people capable of taking on the world. Curricular programmes in English and French, based around the IB Diploma, provide a foundation for academic success at universities around the world, whilst the experience of living and working with friends from all around the world sets up students as truly global citizens of the future. Everyone is an individual here, but we sum to a very special community.

OUR LOCATION 
Our alpine location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland offers an enviable lifestyle with skiing on the doorstep 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, but we travel across Europe and around the world too. The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work, with facilities that are second to none. Students and staff thrive in an environment of which they are proud, and which inspires us to better things every day.

YOUR PROFILE

If the Swiss Alps have inspired icons like James Bond and Luke Skywalker, imagine what they could do for your career. We are seeking a dynamic and passionate teacher of Film and English to join our international boarding school, set in the heart of the Alps. Here, the stunning surroundings are matched by a vibrant academic environment that encourages creativity and exploration. As part of our team, you will inspire students to engage with the worlds of both film and literature, exploring their diversity across time, cultures, and contexts, teaching these subjects with enthusiasm and purpose. We welcome applications from anyone with experience in these subjects and understand that candidates may have more experience in one than the other. 

Our state-of-the-art Film department is equipped with the latest technology, including green screens, to meet the demands of the IBDP programme. You’ll have the opportunity to guide students in creating visually striking work, fostering their passion for storytelling. Whether they are taking their first steps into film or aspiring to follow in the footsteps of great directors, you will help them find their creative voices.

As a qualified teacher, fluent in English and experienced with the IBDP curriculum, you will bring energy, expertise, and a collaborative spirit to our diverse student body. You’ll be an excellent communicator, confident in using modern technology, and eager to contribute fully to the academic and extracurricular life of the school. A good sense of humour, strong organisational skills, and a willingness to embrace the unique lifestyle of a boarding school are essential to thriving in this role.
If you are passionate about film, excited about engaging young people, and ready to live and work in an inspiring alpine setting, this is the perfect opportunity to take your teaching career to new heights..

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a strong profile for the subject within and beyond the English Faculty, by working collaboratively and with a commitment to continuous improvement and development of the quality of students’ learning 
• Develop and deploy resources to support high quality student learning, by planning effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom 
• Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students and effectively using homework and other extra-curricular learning opportunities 
• Support the academic progress of a small group of students within one of our boarding house 
• Act as coach and mentor to individual tutees 
• Contribute to whole school learning initiatives

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge in IBDP curriculum 
• Relevant degree in Film and Art or similar 
• Teaching qualification 
• English/French native speaker 

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years’ teaching experience
• Experience of being part of a highly successful department and school
• Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage children and enable them to perform highly
• Experience of delivering a UK National Curriculum and/or the IB Diploma

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Warmth and kindness, with flexibility and empathy 
• Passionate about education and learning 
• Understanding of the complex and demanding environment of an international boarding school community 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Strong organisational skills

START DATE From January 2025

HOW TO APPLY
Applications should be made via Beau Soleil recruitment website, https://www.beausoleil.ch/careers  and should contain a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 28 October 2024.

Successful short listed candidates will be contacted straight away with 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 chance to become part of a global network of schools and benefit from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading organisation of outstanding schools.