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Brillantmont - Assistant Houseparent for the Boarding House


School: Brillantmont International School Lausanne

Position start date: August 2025

Application closing date: 31 May 2025



ABOUT THE SCHOOL


Owned and run by the same family since the school’s foundation in 1882, Brillantmont is a leading Swiss boarding and day school, offering an internationally recognised programme experience.


Every year, we welcome around 80 boarders and 20 day students from aged 13-18 into Grades 8-12. Global citizenship and intercultural learning lie at the heart of the Brillantmont experience. Over 30 different nationalities are represented and the school applies quotas to ensure a diverse student body. Living amongst so many nationalities enables students to learn about other cultures, speak new languages and develop a global network of contacts.




ABOUT THE POSITION


Boarding Houseparent – Term time only

From September 2025 (with training/induction days August 2025)


Please note: The position is full time residential and no teaching is involved.

Required:


  • Hold a European or Swiss passport or a Swiss residence permit. 

  • Have a driving license valid for Switzerland and be confident to drive a minibus of 9 seats (Driving licence category B)

  • Have previous boarding experience or similar, with students aged 11-18

  • Be able to work in English; knowledge of French is an asset

  • Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy at all times

  • Have experience of supervising a team

  • Be a dynamic individual, proactive and a great team player

  • Be flexible, sensible and approachable

  • Be a good communicator, particularly with teenagers


All the boarding accommodation is on the Brillantmont campus, on the upper floors of five buildings. The buildings are secure, accessible by door-codes and the boarding rooms are spacious, warm and welcoming. Boys and girls live in separate houses, organised by age and gender. A member of the boarding team lives in the boarding house, looking after the students and helping make their boarding experience happy and successful. Students share a room with a student from another nationality, encouraging intercultural learning and understanding. 


We expect our boarding staff to always have the students’ physical, mental and emotional well-being at the heart of all they do. Our caring, supportive boarding environment safeguards the students and allows them to develop and grow with confidence.


Living away from home is not always easy, especially in the teenage years. It’s a time of change and questions. We are here to help our students find the answers to their questions, to feel strong and grounded on their journey to becoming well-balanced, responsible young adults, who can live with others and who are global citizens. Your support will help them secure high standards and identify barriers to learning and development.


Full information and application on our website:  https://www.brillantmont.ch/jobs/houseparent-25 



HOW TO APPLY


Please apply directly on our website:https://www.brillantmont.ch/jobs 




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