Deputy School Director
Listed on 2026-10-14
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic -
Management
Education Administration
Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified
Deputy School Director (Academic)to join the school from:
23.08.2027
The role and candidate profile for this role is detailed in the attached job description and person specification.
Successful Aiglon staff are enthusiastic, experienced, committed, reflective, dynamic and willing to try new ideas. If you share these values and have an appetite for challenge and an ambition to make a positive impact on our world, we welcome your application.
About usLocated in Chesières (Vaud, Switzerland), Aiglon College is a not-for-profit, international boarding school offering a distinctive, world-class education in a stunning alpine setting.
The school was founded on a distinctive ethos: the balanced development of mind, body and spirit. This philosophy underpins everything we do at Aiglon, both inside and outside the classroom.
There are over 480 students, representing more than 70 nationalities, following the International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) programmes.
What we offerAiglon is dedicated to the well-being and professional development of all staff, within a vibrant, friendly, and modern workplace. Beyond competitive salaries and comprehensive social security benefits, we provide free accident and loss of salary insurances, generous pension and leave entitlements, as well as a range of special perks and advantages.
Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
JOB PURPOSEThe role of Deputy School Director is a key management and leadership position in the school, and they are a pivotal member of both the School Council (the leadership team) overseeing many aspects of the operational management and leadership of the School. The role is primarily concerned with the school's academic leadership, with the other Deputy School Directors leading and managing school safeguarding, wellbeing, character education and boarding functions.
Additionally, the Deputy School Director is an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working alongside the School Director, CFO/COO, and other Deputy School Directors. Aiglon, distinguished by its philosophy and ethos, prioritises the holistic development of every child. As a school committed to character development and holistic education, we prioritise the student experience and ensure their wellbeing and safety, which are fundamental to their journey at Aiglon.
To deputise for the School Director as and when required.
To manage all academic aspects of the school.
The following list should not be considered definitive but act as a guide to those areas for which the Deputy School Director will be responsible.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
To be a member of the School Council and the ELT.
To uphold the ethos and values of the school and to be a role model for staff and students.
To ensure student needs and interests are placed at the forefront of all decisions made at the school.
To be fully involved in the whole-school strategic planning and implementing and developing the school’s vision of education.
To be the representative and advocate for all direct reports.
To work with all members of the School Council to ensure that students’ education is appropriate, broad, balanced and effective across all aspects of school life and that the well‑being and safeguarding of students are prioritised.
Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding children and young people.
Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times.
To monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in the school and to be proactive in devising and implementing strategies for high performance in these areas.
Oversee the school reporting structure and academic assessment plans and monitor their delivery.
To advise the School Director on academic policy and carry overall responsibility for the school's academic life, including chairing the Academic Leadership Group and leading new initiatives such as curriculum reviews and effective academic monitoring of students.
To act as line manager to the ALG, Academic Heads of Departments and University Advising…
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