Brillantmont International School is seeking to appoint:

Assistant Houseparent for the Boarding House – Term time only

10-month fixed contract

From September 2025 to June 2026 (with training/induction days August 2025)

All the boarding accommodation is on the Brillantmont campus, on the upper floors of five buildings. The buildings are secure, accessible by door-codes and the boarding rooms are spacious, warm and welcoming. Boys and girls live in separate houses, organised by age and gender. A member of the boarding team lives in the boarding house, looking after the students and helping make their boarding experience happy and successful. Students share a room with a student from another nationality, encouraging intercultural learning and understanding. 

We expect our boarding staff to always have the students’ physical, mental and emotional well-being at the heart of all they do. Our caring, supportive boarding environment safeguards the students and allows them to develop and grow with confidence.

Living away from home is not always easy, especially in the teenage years. It’s a time of change and questions. We are here to help our students find the answers to their questions, to feel strong and grounded on their journey to becoming well-balanced, responsible young adults, who can live with others and who are global citizens. Your support will help them secure high standards and identify barriers to learning and development.

This is a residential one-year position which would be suitable for a university graduate who is looking for experience in a school setting.

1. Goals and Objectives

  • Nurture a family atmosphere of trust, support and guidance within the boarding house
  • Nurture the wellbeing of students whilst supporting their academic progress
  • Participate actively in all aspects of Brillantmont life, from residential life to academic support as well as involvement in “house” activities
  • Be a positive role model in all aspects of professional and private life
  • Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, discipline and attendance.

2. Key tasks

Under the responsibility of the Head of Boarding, you will be expected to

  • Carry out the daily routines in the house when on duty
  • Organise, manage and participate in evening activities
  • Participate in and manage weekend activities organised by the House Parents or - Head of Boarding, taking advantage of Switzerland’s outstanding resources and facilities
  • Manage the conduct and discipline of the boarding students, applying Brillantmont’s rules consistently
  • Actively support the Head of Boarding and Houseparent by encouraging students to participate in clubs, activities and trips
  • Extensive involvement in the busy weekend programme
  • Actively promote Brillantmont’s Guiding and Mission Statements
  • Accurately report to and collaborate with the Houseparent and Head of Boarding undertaking any reasonable requests pertinent to the role and supportive of the ethos of the school
  • Assisting with house administration as required
  • Undertake airport transfers
  • Assist with the weekly monitoring of student behaviour and progress and report concerns to the House Parents or the Head of Boarding
  • Supervise daily study periods
  • Promote a peaceful environment in the boarding house that actively supports rest
  • Provide clear written and oral communication with the Health Department and senior staff of any concerns about student health
  • Promote respect for table manners and a relaxed atmosphere at meal times
  • Undertake one day per week of “cover” during the school day to support areas of the school where cover is needed

3. Working Hours

  • According to the published rota, fixed at the beginning of each half term.
  • One night a week and one weekend a month off.

4. Accommodation and food

You will live in one of the boarding houses and will have your own bedroom and bathroom on one of the floors with the students. This accommodation is available for you to use all year round. When you are on duty you must eat the meals with the students. It is also possible for you to eat meals in school whilst off duty

SPECIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will:

  • Be a dynamic individual, proactive and a great team player
  • Be flexible, sensible and approachable
  • Be a good communicator, particularly with teenagers
  • Be keen on sports, the outdoors and interested in exploring the world around us
  • Have experience in working in a similar role
  • Have a driving license valid for Switzerland and be confident to drive a minibus of 9 seats (Driving licence category B)
  • Hold a European or Swiss passport or a Swiss residence permit. 
  • Be able to work in English; knowledge of French is an asset
  • Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of young people and adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy at all times.

Deadline

Applications are to be submitted exclusively via the form below and should include a CV and a cover letter of one page maximum.

The closing date for applications is Monday 31st March 2025.