Head of ; Year 4

JOB PURPOSEAiglon College is an international boarding school based in the Swiss Alps with a worldwide reputation for providing a challenging and transformational holistic education in an inspiring setting within a safe, caring and supportive framework. The School is CIS accredited, and caters for 500 students aged 5-18 representing 65 nations. In their final years students prepare for Cambridge IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme but our distinct learning philosophy begins to become embedded from our youngest students.

The Junior school is a connected part of the whole school but is also a distinct section separate from the Senior School with a dedicated focus on students up to Year 8.

The school wishes to appoint, for August 2027 (possibly January or April 2027 for the right candidate), an innovative, caring, and dynamic Head of Years (Up to Year
4) who will provide operational leadership, and support strategic development, for the lower junior phase up to Year 4, line manage class teachers and teaching assistants up to Year 4, and work in close partnership with the Director of Junior School and Head of Junior Curriculum and Academics.

The ideal candidate for this position would be an experienced primary/early years specialist with leadership experience, ideally in an international setting, who has expertise in early childhood education, literacy and numeracy foundations, and outdoor/experiential learning. Knowledge of inquiry based learning, project based learning, or biophilic education would be preferable.

This position involves a teaching component and presents a unique opportunity to lead and nurture our youngest learners in a world-class alpine environment.

To put the students first.

To lead the day-to-day operational and educational provision for students up to Year 4, working in close partnership with and under the strategic oversight of the Head of Junior Curriculum and Academics.

To participate actively in Junior School Leadership Team meetings and contribute to strategic planning for the lower primary phase.

Direct line management of classroom teachers and teaching assistants across years up to Year 4, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing staff team.

Direct operational delivery and coordination of the Mountain School programme up to Year 4, working closely with the Head of Junior Expeditions and the Head of Junior Curriculum and Academics.

To be the primary point of contact for day-to-day academic, pastoral, and operational matters for families and day students up to Year 4.To uphold the ethos and values of the school and to be a role model for staff and students.

Become involved in discipline and pastoral matters up to Year 4, ensuring student behaviour aligns with school expectations.

To ensure smooth transition and induction for children entering Year 1 and progressing through to Year 4, preparing them seamlessly for upper junior years (Years 5-6).To ensure the Guiding Principles are embedded throughout the daily routine and learning environment of students up to Year 4.To participate in staff recruitment for lower junior phase positions as required by the Director of Junior School and Head of Junior Curriculum and Academics.

To carry out tasks as delegated by the Director of Junior School and Head of Junior Curriculum and Academics.

To be a classroom teacher with a reduced teaching load (approx 20% reduction).To embrace innovative forms of assessment, play-based learning, and holistic reporting for young learners.

Responsibility for the Wellbeing and Safeguarding of Students

To oversee the daily pastoral care, wellbeing, and progress tracking of all students up to Year 4.To appreciate the key role of safeguarding in managing student interventions and work closely with the Junior School DSL, Director of Junior School, and wellbeing team.

To work with the Director of Junior School, Head of Junior Curriculum and Academics and Junior School DSL in the implementation of policies and statements of good practice for safeguarding, wellbeing, and healthcare in lower primary.

To implement a nurturing and sequential Wellbeing programme across years up to Year 4 aligned with the Spirit Curriculum.

To promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion formally within the Spirit Curriculum to build a kind, positive, and inclusive culture among young learners.

To liaise with the Junior Activities Coordinator and House teams to ensure appropriate co-curricular…