Head of Junior Girls’ Boarding House

Location

Switzerland | United Kingdom

Job description

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is an international boarding school with a history stretching back over 120 years, located near St. Moritz in the heart of the scenic Engadin valley (Switzerland). 220 boarders from around the world and 110 local day students study at our school for the Swiss Matura, the iGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school philosophy is founded on respect for tradition combined with innovative thinking and emphasizes values such as respect, openness, responsibility, engagement, inquiry, critical thinking, creativity and balance.

The opportunity has arisen to appoint a colleague in the following role, starting August 2024:

Head of Junior Girls’ Boarding House

Workload: 80% - 100%

This residential position would suit a candidate who enjoys the challenge of working with bright and inquisitive students from all over the world; aged 12-14.

The ideal candidate would have experience of leadership in a boarding house and would bring a proven record of outstanding pastoral care as well as the ability to lead a team. This is an important role within our pastoral team, working closely with the other Heads of House, House Parents and Head of Boarding to create a welcoming, supportive and encouraging environment for our girls. Key to the role is to promote the welfare of all students and staff in the Boarding House including safeguarding, health and safety and enrichment activities.

It is essential that applicants possess strong organisational and communication skills to manage the day-to-day running of the Boarding House and to support the academic and extra-curricular programmes of the students.

Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the house, and for the pastoral guidance and support of boarders.
• Create a safe, well-ordered, warm, and friendly environment with pupil welfare at the centre.
• Communicate professionally with parents and all stakeholders at the school.
• Lead a team of houseparents’, co-ordinating rotas, and ensuring the provision of high levels of care.
• Maintain detailed students records with particular attention to confidentiality, privacy, and sensitivity.
• Organise and actively contribute to boarding activities in the evenings and at weekends.
• Ensure safeguarding practises are upheld at all times.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people in a residential setting 
• Minimum 3 – 5 years of working experience 
• High level of social competence and empathy. Strong communicative skills, strong sense of responsibility and teamwork. 
• EU/EFTA citizenship is an advantage 
• English language communication skills of minimum B2 level. Other language skills are an advantage. 

We offer:

• Attractive conditions of employment, including competitive salary CHF 86’710.00 to CHF 132’730.00 (approx. equivalent in GBP 77,500 – GBP119,000)
• A dynamic international context in the spectacular alpine setting of the Engadin at 1750 metres above sea level.
• Career development through opportunities for professional development and advancement for the right candidate.
• Accommodation on-site may be available.

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is committed to safer recruiting practices, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to thorough background checks through Aequivalent SA .

If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact

Mrs Gillian Holland, Head of Boarding (phone

+41 81 851 30 20 or Email: [email protected] ).

We look forward to receiving your application using the online form on our Website:

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