Head of Years (Up to Year 4) — Alpine Primary Leader

Aiglon Collège Association; Chesières; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiglon College in the Swiss Alps seeks a Head of Years (Up to Year 4) to provide operational leadership and support strategic development for the lower junior phase. The role includes teaching and line managing staff up to Year 4, in partnership with the Junior School leadership.

The ideal candidate is an experienced primary/early years specialist with leadership experience in an international setting, strong foundations in early literacy and numeracy, and a passion for outdoor and experiential

Qualifications

• Experience leading junior classes and staff in an international setting.
• Expertise in early childhood education, literacy and numeracy foundations.
• Knowledge of inquiry-based or project-based learning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operational and educational provision for students up to Year 4.
• Direct line management of teachers and teaching assistants across years up to Year 4.
• Coordinate Mountain School program and partnerships with senior leaders.
• Oversee wellbeing, safeguarding, and progression for Year 1–Year 4.
• Support recruitment, staff development, and parental communication.

Skills

Leadership experience

Early years specialist

Outdoor education

Biophilic education

Inquiry-based learning

Project-based learning

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Aiglon College in the Swiss Alps seeks a Head of Years (Up to Year 4) to provide operational leadership and support strategic development for the lower junior phase. The role includes teaching and line managing staff up to Year 4, in partnership with the Junior School leadership.

The ideal candidate is an experienced primary/early years specialist with leadership experience in an international setting, strong foundations in early literacy and numeracy, and a passion for outdoor and experiential