Residential Assistant Houseparent

Aiglon Collège Services S.A.; Chesières; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aiglon College in Chesières (VD), Switzerland, seeks a qualified Residential Assistant Houseparent to join from 08.01.2027. This live-in role focuses on safeguarding, welfare and security of students, supporting the Houseparent and the wider House team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree, have 3+ years’ residential or pastoral experience, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, tact and reliability, with willingness to work evenings, weekends and during on-call duties.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent.
• More than 3 years of work experience in residential, pastoral or related roles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and safeguarding mindset.

Aufgaben

• General residential support and safeguarding of students.
• Act as a tutor for a small group and provide guidance in academic and pastoral areas.
• Support teaching or coaching staff in drama, music, sport or other areas.
• Assist the Houseparent to promote welfare and security and maintain records.
• Attend training and supervise evening, weekend, and overnight duties.

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree

More than 3 years experience

Jobbeschreibung

Residential Assistant Houseparent

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Residential Assistant Houseparent to join the school from: 08.01.2027

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.

• free accident and loss of salary insurances


• generous pension and leave entitlements


• special perks and advantages

Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

JOB PURPOSE

This is a live-in residential position where the post holder will be responsible for the safeguarding, welfare and security of students in conjunction with the Houseparent (HP) and House team. The job may involve any or all of the following specifications. Above all, there is an expectation of a RAHP who is generous with their time and responsive to the needs of the students. The list is neither definitive nor exhaustive and the range of tasks will embrace many incidents and situations which are not stated, but require initiative and common sense to be applied.

The post requires someone who likes and understands young people and is able to demonstrate good sense. They should have good personal interactive skills with young people and their parents and guardians by being a good listener, flexible in outlook, reliable, warm and friendly in disposition, with sufficient sensitivity to show tact and diplomacy. A sense of humour and an even temper dealing with all situations in a co-operative and sensitive manner are also fundamental to carrying out this job effectively.

The nature of the work requires physical fitness and a good level of stamina. It is understood that each House may have a slightly different structure for the job, depending upon the particular circumstances, strengths and skills of the individual post holders. The role will vary according to whether the RAHP works in a junior or senior House, usually working 4 out of 5 weekday afternoons with one full day off during the week. In addition, there are two evening duties, with accompanying overnights on call. Weekend commitments are approximately 2 out of 3 weekends, with some tutor support at various times over the weekend.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of the RAHP can cover a variety of responsibilities, including:General residential supportActing as a tutor for a small group of students, providing them with individual guidance and support in both academic and pastoral areasSupporting teaching or coaching staff, for example in drama, music, sport, expeditions or another area of specialist interest and competence

General duties in the House will includeAssisting the Houseparent in promoting the welfare and security of students and the smooth running of the HouseWorking as part of the wider House teamResidential and administrative work in the HouseWeekday supervision in HouseWeekend dutiesMorning and evening duties in the HouseOvernight supervision in the House as requiredVarious boarding and school supervision duties as requiredStudy supervisionAssistance with the co-curricular programmeAttendance at training and support meetings as requiredTo maintain the medicine cabinet and medical records in accordance with Health Centre guidanceTo supervise and keep records of students taking medication. All prescribed medication should be administered to students on time according to the prescription timingsAny other duties which may reasonably be required from time to time by the School

Working weekResidential Assistant Houseparents work 4 afternoons and 2 evenings per week. They also work 2 weekends out of 3. A weekend starts once school ends on Friday and ends on Monday morning. They have one weekday off each week which varies across houses based on the timetable of the Houseparent.

An example of a weekday routine11:55 - 12:05 Handover from House Assistant to RAHP11:55 - 17:00 RAHP on duty16:15 - 21:30 Tutor on duty plus RAHP or HP in House (HP x2 and RAHP x2 evenings)21:30 - 23:00 RAHP or HP on duty (HP x2 and RAHP x2 weekday nights)23:00 - 07:00 RAHP or HP on overnight call (HP x2 and RAHP x2 weekday nights)

Friday evening and the weekend is staffed by the RAHP or HP on duty for that weekend with some tutor support at various times over the weekend.

In addition to the responsibilities outlined aboveIt is important that the post holder is always aware of the School’s Safeguarding guidelines and Staff Prudence code, observing an appropriate professional relationship with students that is characterised by effective working and caring relationships.Undertake any other task which may be reasonably required by the Deputy School Director to assist in the smooth running of the team.Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding children and young people.Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times.

Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All shortlisted applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

• Work location 1885 Chesières (VD)


• Workload 100%


• Employment start 08.01.2027


• Employment duration Permanent

• Qualification skilled


• Work experience More than 3 years


• Education Bachelor’s degree from a university or equivalent

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• French Orally : Basic knowledge Written : Basic knowledge

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