Careers

Through the balanced development of mind, body and spirit, we foster an appetite for a responsible life, well-led, in the quest for self-fulfilment and the service of others. At Aiglon, we believe in inquiry-based learning. Students are challenged to go beyond the accumulation of factual knowledge and to address the greater questions that frame our world. We celebrate creativity and originality as vital qualities that equip young people to step out beyond themselves.

At Aiglon, we believe in inquiry-based learning. Students are challenged to go beyond the accumulation of factual knowledge and to address the greater questions that frame our world. We celebrate creativity and originality as vital qualities that equip individuals to reach new horizons of knowledge, appreciation and understanding.

Aiglon’s remarkable national and cultural diversity is an inspiring example of how, on a small scale, we are able to build a harmonious and fulfilled community. Our alpine location provides exceptional opportunities for personal development outside the classroom. Our unique expeditions programme develops self-reliance, team and leadership skills, determination, and a love of the natural environment.

We welcome applications from teachers, administrators, expeditioners, boarding staff and professionals who care about young people, their learning and their development; from potential staff who love being in the company of students and go out of their way to spend time with them; from staff who are always prepared to go that step further and see working in a boarding school environment as a vocation.

We wish to appoint staff who enjoy being part of the wider school community and give generously and willingly of their time and teachers are expected to make a significant contribution to the ethos of Aiglon, being positive and contributing enthusiastically to the life and work of the school.

Successful Aiglon staff are enthusiastic, experienced, committed, reflective, dynamic and willing to try new ideas. They have varied and diverse interests and passions that are evident both in and out of the classroom setting. If you have an appetite for challenge and an ambition to make a positive impact on our world, Aiglon could be the school for you and we welcome applications from candidates who share these values.

Our faculty and staff participate fully in the life of the school with all the expectations and benefits that this entails in a boarding school environment.

Appointment / Tenure: The number of lessons per week, lesson remission for any responsibility and tenure length of the position will be discussed at interview.

Professional development and review: Aiglon teachers will be required to undergo a yearly professional evaluation using the Aiglon professional development and review programme. There is generous provision for continued professional development.

Variable hours/duties: Aiglon teachers are expected to participate fully in the total life of the School. The nature of the position is such that teachers may be required to be available outside “normal” school hours.

Financial remuneration: The financial remuneration is generous. All Aiglon positions also include employer and employee pension contributions.