Head of Physical Education and Sport Faculty

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified

Head of Physical Education and Sport Faculty

to join the school from:
August 2027

Your profile

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 us

Located 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 offer

Aiglon 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.

JOB PURPOSE

Aiglon College is an international boarding school based in the Swiss Alps with a worldwide reputation for providing a challenging holistic education in an inspiring setting within a safe, caring and supportive framework. The School is CIS accredited, and caters for around 500 students aged 7-18 representing 70 nations. Students prepare for IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme.

Teachers are expected to make a significant contribution to the ethos of Aiglon College. The expectation is that staff will be positive and contribute enthusiastically to the life and work of the school. Teachers are directly responsible to the relevant Head of Faculty for the successful management of their classes and for the development and performance of students. The points listed in the job description below identify the key areas of this role;

additional responsibilities may arise from time to time at the reasonable request of the School Director.

The ideal candidate for this position would be an experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic, knowledgeable leader and/or teacher of Physical Education and Sport. PE and Sport are compulsory for students throughout the Junior and Senior schools. In Years 10 and 11 students have the option of studying IGCSE PE. Subsequently, in Years 12 and 13, Sports, Exercise and Health Science is offered and is currently taught in conjunction with the Science department.

• Carry out teaching duties and exercise responsibilities in line with the Guiding Principles of Aiglon;

• Treat all members of the community, colleagues and students, with respect and consideration. Treat all students fairly, consistently and without prejudice;

• Set a good example to students in terms of appropriate dress, standards of punctuality and attendance;

• Read and adhere to the various policies of the school as expressed in the Aiglon Guide and other agreed documentation, and support the ethos of the school by upholding the behaviour code, uniform and kit regulations and other expectations;

• Be available to work on campus in good time to complete all necessary preparations and meetings before the start of term;

• Take personal responsibility for professional development and participate in staff training in line with the continued…