Boarding Tutor
Listed on 2026-09-24
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Education / Teaching
School Counseling & Student Support, Elementary School, Child Development/Support
Location: Genf
Job Posting Date: 2 Sept 2026
Location:
Geneva, CH
Job
School:
Collége du Léman, Geneva
Company:
Nord Anglia Education
THE ROLE
Boarding House Tutors are key members of our boarding community, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a flexible, student-centred approach to daily boarding life. Working closely with the House Parents, they provide pastoral care, support students' well-being and personal development, contribute to the smooth running of the house, and help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment.
This role is ideal for people looking to gain valuable experience in education, youth development, or pastoral care. As trusted role models, Boarding House Tutors encourage students to develop independence, resilience, confidence, and positive life skills while contributing to a warm and supportive boarding community.
Key ResponsabilitiesPastoral Care:
Act as a trusted point of contact for students, offering emotional support and practical guidance. Collaborate with House Parents and the Health Centre to ensure students’ emotional, social, and physical well-being.
Community Leadership:
Foster a positive and inclusive house environment, promoting teamwork, respect, and responsibility. Encourage student engagement in house activities, celebrations, and competitions.
Activity Involvement:
Participate actively in a range of student activities and excursions, setting a positive example. Support evening, weekend, and holiday activity schedules, promoting student participation.
Operational Support:
Assist with the daily operations of the house, including meal supervision, laundry oversight, and student wake-up and bedtime routines. Support House Parents in ensuring the house environment is clean, organized, and safe.
Administrative Duties:
Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping for attendance, student check-ins, and other administrative tasks. Contribute to student progress reports, sharing observations with House Parents and the senior boarding team.
Safety and Security:
Monitor student whereabouts and ensure they adhere to curfews and daily schedules. Follow protocols for handling missing students, fire drills, and medical emergencies.
Role Modeling:
Demonstrate empathy, patience, and integrity, embodying the core values of the boarding community. Support students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds as they integrate into boarding life.
- Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable.
- A positive, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to complete administrative tasks effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English. Knowledge of French is an asset.
- Enthusiasm for boarding life, with a willingness to participate in activities and excursions.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents.
- A driving license is preferred. Driving duties are an integral part of the job.
- Resilience and adaptability to work in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
You are an energetic, enthusiastic, team player, but also resistant to pressure and well organised. You have a good sense of humour and believe in positive and respectful relationships. You have excellent interpersonal skills, especially with students. Your level of English is excellent. Experience in working with children and young people is a prerequisite. You will be exhausted at the end of the day, but the rewards will be extraordinary!
WHYJOIN US?
Be part of a vibrant international community in a stunning location.
Enjoy access to a wide range of professional development opportunities and cultural activities.
Benefit from on-campus accommodation and amenities.
Make a lasting…
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