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.
How to apply
Deadline for applications: 02.11.2026
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline should we find the right candidate. Please apply through our School platform (eteach) following the instructions; applications sent by standard email will not be considered.
Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.
You can find information on how the School processes your personal data within the School’s Privacy Notice.
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.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Standards and Expectations
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 professional development programme of Aiglon;
Encourage members of their faculty to take responsibility for their own professional development and ensure all in the faculty participate in staff training in line with the CPD programme of Aiglon;
Reflect on personal and school practices in pursuit of continuous improvement.
Participate in appraisal and self-evaluation activities and ensure the appraisal system is adhered to and completed within the faculty;
Chair a weekly faculty meeting;
Ensure all faculty members are aware of and adhere to departmental deadlines, policies and procedures;
Undertake pastoral and other duties, including weekend and evening duties, as prescribed within school policies;
Ensure that all deadlines are met as published in the school calendar and as directed by the Head of Faculty/Deputy School Directors;
Undertake professional duties that may be reasonably assigned, including cover and exam invigilation and ensure members of their faculty also undertake these duties;
Attend Assembly/Meditation on at least two mornings a week when averaged over any term and be prepared to give a Meditation once each year;
Be proactive and take responsibility for matters relating to health and safety;
Support the school through regular attendance at various events in the School Calendar (these may be religious, spiritual, sporting or cultural).
Departmental Management
Implement a clear vision for curriculum Physical Education and all aspects of Sport at Aiglon, making sure that there is continuity and progression between Junior School and Senior School;
Develop and manage the strategic development plan for the faculty in line with the School’s strategic development plan thus fostering a love of Physical Education and inspiring a lifelong commitment to Sport;
Line management of Head of Junior Physical Education and Sport, Head of Senior Physical Education and Sport, Head of Snowsports and Performance Athletes, MCFC football coach and the Sports Facilities Manager and support them in the management of all other members of the Physical Education and Sport faculty;
Ensure that the faculty embraces the opportunities available through strategic partnerships including MCFC;
Ensure the faculty handbook is updated annually and includes reference to objectives for the year ahead which tie into the school’s overall objectives;
Provide a strategic link between the Academic Leadership Group and the Physical Education and Sport faculty, attending meetings and reporting on School-wide initiatives;
Ensure that the Department meets the curriculum requirements for the School;
Monitor and develop the quality of teaching, coaching and learning, through regular visits to lessons and otherwise, with a clear focus on excellence;
Implement a clear vision and structure for competitive inter-school sport across the School at Aiglon;
Implement a clear programme for inter-house sport at Aiglon. Liaise with the Director of Boarding and attend House Parent meetings where necessary to publicise and promote sporting initiatives, with clear communication to all stakeholders (students, staff and parents);
Promote and communicate to the Aiglon community initiatives and success stories from the Physical Education and Sport faculty, through weekly assemblies and the calendar alongside regular liaison with stakeholders in Admissions, Communications and Alumni teams;
Ensure that requirements of examination boards are met, and students are entered for public examinations, submitting appropriate coursework and ensuring that students are suitably prepared for examinations;
Preparing an annual report for the Deputy Director setting out an analysis of external examination results and value-added statistics;
Ensure, in consultation with the Deputy School Director the effective deployment of staff and classes within the Department;
Participate in the appointment of new staff, and support new staff entering the Department;
Ensure all members of the faculty take account of students' prior levels of attainment, and baseline data where relevant, and use these to set targets for future improvements;
Oversee all aspects of the organisation of tournaments, fixtures and trips where appropriate;
To be available for School sporting events including The Challenge, Sports Day and other major School events;
Booking of snowsports instructors for all students in the winter term, which will require close liaison with external ski school instructors used by Aiglon, ensuring a high level of instruction takes place and to ensure ability groups are monitored regularly;
Prepare faculty budget requests for both operational and capital expenditure, within specified deadlines;
Monitor and control the faculty expenditure, within agreed budgets, and ensure compliance with all finance policies and procedures;
Produce student participation and performance reports termly;
Be aware of any statutory requirements that affect the Department, including health and safety requirements, and ensure that the Department complies with these requirements;
Ensure that risk assessments are prepared in line with school policy;
Attend ADISR and SGIS meetings as appropriate;
Ensure the effective communication between Departments and Departmental staff, school committees, School Council and the Junior School;
Promote the effective use of the Centre for Enquiry, ICT and other resources within the Department and School;
Ensure that the Department is fully prepared for any inspections and accreditations.
Teaching and Tutoring
Teach an average of 16 academic lessons per week, in accordance with departmental schemes of work and programmes of study;
Liaise with relevant colleagues on the planning of units of work for collaborative delivery;
Ensure the faculty is working in collaboration with Aiglon’s programme of support for students with specific learning difficulties, as directed by the Head of Learning Support or the Deputy School Director;
Where relevant, set work for students absent from class for health, disciplinary or co-curricular reasons and ensure this is carried out by faculty members;
Where appropriate, prepare students thoroughly for public examinations including the marking and moderation of coursework and ensure this is also carried out by members of the faculty;
Engage with and promote the use of ICT and the development of appropriate ICT skills both within the curriculum and in wider school life and ensure this is also carried out by members of the department;
Maintain good discipline by adherence to the advice given to colleagues in the Student Handbook and elsewhere, and by the Head of Department and Deputy School Directors, and monitor to ensure that good discipline is replicated throughout the department;
Set high expectations for students' appearance and behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in lessons and monitor that this is occurring throughout the faculty;
Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students' learning, motivation and presentation of work, in line with agreed school policies and monitor that this is occurring throughout the faculty;
Act as a tutor to an assigned group of students, exercising best practice in pastoral care and providing guidance and encouragement to students, as directed by Houseparents and Deputy School Directors. This will include the need to attend scheduled meetings at the Houseparents’ or Deputy School Directors’ discretion and meet with students outside of formal meeting times.
Assessment, Recording and Reporting
Ensure all members of the faculty maintain notes and plans of lessons undertaken and records of students’ work;
Ensure all within the faculty mark, monitor and return student work within a reasonable and agreed time span providing constructive oral and written feedback and clear targets for future learning as appropriate and keep records of students’ performance as required by the faculty marking policy or the Deputy School Director;
Complete student formative and summative assessments in line with policy and as specified in the published calendar and monitor that this is occurring throughout the faculty;
Ensure all members of the faculty are familiar with and apply procedures for identification and assessment of special educational needs, EAL requirements and other learning support issues;
Ensure all members of the faculty provide mark reading information and write detailed reports on students at the end of each term as required;
Ensure all members of the faculty attend parents’ meetings as designated in the school calendar.
Co-Curricular Duties
Contribute to the Activities and CAS programme on a weekly basis in consultation with the Director of Character;
Contribute to the annual Cultural Learning and Experience (CLE) and Aiglon Discovery Trips (ADT) in consultation with the Director of Character.
OTHER TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding children and young people;
Undertake any other task which may be reasonably requested by the Deputy School Director to assist in the smooth running of the team;
Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times.