Teacher of Film and English

From January 2025

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Beau Soleil, we believe it’s what you do that counts. This philosophy holds true in all that we do as staff and for our students. We are a community that believes in the power of action, engagement and participation, inside and outside of the classroom.

Our unique holistic education is built around four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Ambition and Determination, which provide a framework to community life for our international student body.

Our students come from over fifty different countries, with diverse academic backgrounds and a wide range of future aspirations.

With curricular programmes in both English and French, students graduate with an IB or Advanced Studies Diploma. Within this framework, small class sizes allow for a flexible programme and staff are encouraged and supported to bring new ideas to all that they do.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon, offers an enviable lifestyle with access to skiing in the winter months and a multitude of outdoor and sporting activities throughout the year. Montreux, Lausanne and Geneva are all within easy reach for cultural adventures and inspiration.

The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work with facilities that are second to none. Our ongoing campus development and maintenence programme ensures that our students and staff thrive in an environment of which they can be rightly proud.

YOUR PROFILE

If the Swiss Alps have inspired icons like James Bond and Luke Skywalker, imagine what they could do for your career.

We are seeking a dynamic and passionate teacher of Film and English to join our international boarding school, set in the heart of the Alps. Here, the stunning surroundings are matched by a vibrant academic environment that encourages creativity and exploration. As part of our team, you will inspire students to engage with the worlds of both film and literature, exploring their diversity across time, cultures, and contexts, teaching these subjects with enthusiasm and purpose. We welcome applications from anyone with experience in these subjects and understand that candidates may have more experience in one than the other.

Our state-of-the-art Film department is equipped with the latest technology, including green screens, to meet the demands of the IBDP programme. You’ll have the opportunity to guide students in creating visually striking work, fostering their passion for storytelling. Whether they are taking their first steps into film or aspiring to follow in the footsteps of great directors, you will help them find their creative voices.

As a qualified teacher, fluent in English and experienced with the IBDP curriculum, you will bring energy, expertise, and a collaborative spirit to our diverse student body. You’ll be an excellent communicator, confident in using modern technology, and eager to contribute fully to the academic and extracurricular life of the school. A good sense of humour, strong organisational skills, and a willingness to embrace the unique lifestyle of a boarding school are essential to thriving in this role.

If you are passionate about film, excited about engaging young people, and ready to live and work in an inspiring alpine setting, this is the perfect opportunity to take your teaching career to new heights.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a strong profile for the subject within and beyond the English Faculty, by working collaboratively and with a commitment to continuous improvement and development of the quality of students’ learning
• Develop and deploy resources to support high quality student learning, by planning effective teaching programmes which provide exemplary learning opportunities within and beyond the classroom
• Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning opportunities for all students and effectively using homework and other extra-curricular learning opportunities
• Support the academic progress of a small group of students within one of our boarding house
• Act as coach and mentor to individual tutees
• Contribute to whole school learning initiatives

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge in IBDP curriculum
• Relevant degree in Film and Art or similar
• Teaching qualification
• English/French native speaker

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years’ teaching experience
• Experience of being part of a highly successful department and school
• Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage children and enable them to perform highly
• Experience of delivering a UK National Curriculum and/or the IB Diploma

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Warmth and kindness, with flexibility and empathy
• Passionate about education and learning
• Understanding of the complex and demanding environment of an international boarding school community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills

START DATE

From January 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made via Beau Soleil recruitment website at www.beausoleil.ch/en/about-us/employment-opportunities and should contain a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 28 October 2024.

Successful short listed candidates will be contacted straight away with initial discussions conducted remotely by telephone or video call.
Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A police check is required prior to appointment.

Beau Soleil is a member of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools, which offers staff the chance to become part of a global network of schools and benefit from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading organization of outstanding schools.