Teacher of History

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

History isn’t just about the past—it’s the key to understanding today’s world. From ancient civilisations to modern geopolitics, it challenges students to think critically, question perspectives, and connect the dots between past and present. As a full-time Teacher of History at Beau Soleil, you’ll inspire curiosity, spark debate, and bring history to life in a way that shapes young minds for the future.
Whether introducing foundational skills in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) or guiding students through independent historical inquiry at the IB Diploma (IBDP) level, you will foster analytical thinking, research skills, and a deep appreciation for historical narratives. Your expertise will encourage students to engage with complex sources, challenge interpretations, and develop their own informed perspectives.
Passionate about history and experienced in the IBDP curriculum, you thrive in a diverse learning environment, know how to challenge students intellectually, and create meaningful connections with both the subject and the world around them. At Beau Soleil, learning extends far beyond textbooks. Whether leading discussions, mentoring students, or joining in unforgettable outdoor challenges like climbing 4,000m peaks or ski racing under the stars, you’ll be part of a school that turns education into an adventure.
Join us and ignite a lifelong love for history—where every lesson is an opportunity to spark curiosity, encourage exploration, and make a lasting impact.
 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a strong profile for the subject within and beyond the Humanities 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
• Relevant degree in History or similar
• Teaching qualification
• Fluent English 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 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.