Head of Boarding

From September 2026

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 sixty 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 High School 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

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.

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.

YOUR PROFILE

Lead a community where belonging, structure, kindness and care shape every day.

At Collège Beau Soleil, boarding is at the heart of our identity. It is where independence is nurtured, character is formed, and lifelong friendships begin. Within our international residential environment, every detail of boarding life contributes to the confidence, wellbeing and success of our students.

As Head of Boarding, you will provide operational leadership and contribute to the strategic development in collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care. Working closely with the Director of Pastoral Care, you will ensure that boarding life reflects our values of ambition, excellence, kindness and care, while consistently meeting National Minimum Standards (NMS) and regulatory expectations.

You will cultivate a safe, structured and nurturing residential environment, through ensuring positive relationships are formed between the boarding team and students. Through strong leadership of house teams, you will ensure that every student feels supported, respected and empowered within their boarding house.

Beyond operations and compliance, this role is about shaping experience. You will strengthen student belonging, promote a positive and inclusive boarding culture, and contribute meaningfully to retention and community cohesion. Your leadership will ensure that boarding at Beau Soleil remains not only well-managed, but deeply meaningful.

We are seeking a thoughtful, principled and inspiring leader who understands that exceptional boarding is built on both structure and heart and who is ready to shape an environment where young people thrive, grow and feel truly at home.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership of boarding

• Contribute to the strategic and operation leadership of the boarding provision, ensuring high standards of residential care, supervision and student support.
• Contribute to the long-term development of boarding in partnership with the Director of Pastoral Care, promoting a positive and inclusive culture aligned with the School’s values.

Safeguarding, compliance & regulatory excellence

• Ensure full compliance with UK National Minimum Standards (NMS), NAE standards and safeguarding frameworks, serving as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL).
• Embed consistent safeguarding practice across all houses, maintaining rigorous documentation and regulatory standards.

Student wellbeing & conduct

• Oversee boarding wellbeing and student conduct, managing day-to-day matters while supporting restorative approaches and preventative strategies.
• Monitor trends and escalate serious concerns appropriately in collaboration with the Director of Pastoral Care.

Leadership of houses & boarding operation

• Lead and support House staff, ensuring clarity of expectations, high performance standards and effective communication across houses.
• Oversee weekend provision, boarding logistics and community events to ensure a structured, engaging and well-organised residential experience.

Parent engagement & retention

• Strengthen relationships with families through clear communication and professional resolution of concerns.
• Contribute to retention strategy by fostering trust, continuity and a strong sense of belonging within the boarding community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• Significant experience in boarding leadership or residential care
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience managing student wellbeing and conduct
• Knowledge of NMS or equivalent regulatory standards
• Experience in an international or multicultural environment

Desirable:

• Experience in a senior boarding leadership role
• Safeguarding certification
• Working knowledge of French

Skills and attributes:

• Calm and balanced leader
• Highly organised and operationally strong
• Strong interpersonal and parental communication skills
• Student-centred and community-driven
• Clear decision-maker with strong judgement
• Resilient and adaptable
• Committed to high standards of care and accountability

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be made via Beau Soleil recruitment website, https://www.beausoleil.ch/careers and should contain a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

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 opportunity to become part of a worldwide network of schools as well as benefitting from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading premium school organisation.