Teacher of French

ABOUT US

College Alpin Beau Soleil is a unique school community in the Swiss Alps: home to 300 students aged 11-18 from 50 countries around the world and offering an unparalleled educational experience. We believe it’s what you do that counts, and our students take on challenges 7 days each week, in and out of the classroom, that help them develop into young people capable of taking on the world. Curricular programmes in English and French, based around the IB Diploma, provide a foundation for academic success at universities around the world, whilst the experience of living and working with friends from all around the world sets up students as truly global citizens of the future. Everyone is an individual here, but we sum to a very special community.

OUR LOCATION

Our alpine location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland offers an enviable lifestyle with skiing on the doorstep 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, but we travel across Europe and around the world too. The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work, with facilities that are second to none. Students and staff thrive in an environment of which they are proud, and which inspires us to better things every day.

YOUR PROFILE

At Beau Soleil, French is more than a subject—it’s an experience. Whether exploring literary masterpieces, analysing contemporary media, or debating global issues, our students engage with language in ways that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence. The strength of our French programme empowers them to excel both in the classroom and beyond.
As a full-time member of our Languages Faculty, you will play a vital role in shaping students’ academic journeys and personal growth. You’re passionate about language and literature, thrive in a diverse and international environment, and love bringing lessons to life for students of all abilities and backgrounds.
This role is perfect for an ambitious and forward-thinking teacher who enjoys collaboration, innovation, and inspiring young minds. You set high expectations for yourself and your students, are eager to share ideas, and embrace new approaches to teaching and learning.
A qualified teacher with IBDP experience, you are a skilled communicator, confident with technology, and build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Your enthusiasm extends beyond the classroom, and you’re excited by the prospect of contributing to a dynamic school community.
At Beau Soleil, learning knows no limits. Alongside a rich academic programme, we offer students the chance to climb 4,000m peaks, race under the stars, and embrace challenges that build resilience and character.
 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a strong profile for the subject within and beyond the World Languages 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 houses
• Act as coach and mentor to individual tutees
• Contribute to whole school learning initiatives

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge in IBDP curriculum
• Able to deliver lessons in French Literature and French foreign Language (French A and B)
• Relevant degree in French Language and Literature
• Teaching qualification
• Strong English Skills

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 September 2025

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 Monday, 31 March 2025.

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 organisation of outstanding schools.