Expeditioner

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified

Expeditioner

to join the school from: August 2026

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.

How to apply

Deadline for applications:

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to appoint before the application deadline should we find the right candidate. Please apply through our School platform (eteach) following the instructions; applications sent by standard email will not be considered.

Aiglon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will therefore need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

You can find information on how the School processes your personal data within the School’s.

Aiglon College is an international boarding school based in the Swiss Alps with a worldwide reputation for providing a challenging and transformational holistic education in an inspiring setting within a safe, caring and supportive framework. The School is CIS accredited, and caters for 480 students aged 7-18 representing 60 nations. Students prepare for Cambridge IGCSEs and the IB Diploma Programme.

The expeditions programme is at the heart of an Aiglon education and has been built into the fabric of the school since it was established. The Expedition Department has a team of 7 highly qualified and experienced expeditioners who take students out every weekend, and through some structured activities or expeditions within the week, offer transformational experiences in an inspiring environment.

Expeditioners are expected to make a significant contribution to the ethos of Aiglon College. The expectation is that staff will be positive and contribute enthusiastically to the life and work of the school. Expeditioners are directly responsible for the successful and safe management of their groups and for the development of students. The points listed in the job description below identify the key areas for which the expeditioner is responsible; additional responsibilities may arise from time to time at the reasonable request of the School Director.

JOB PURPOSE

The prime role of an Expeditioner is to assist with the delivery of the Expeditions programme and to play an important role in the day to day life of the school.

Guiding Principles and Professional Standards

• Carry out duties within the Expedition Department and exercise responsibilities in line with the Guiding Principles of Aiglon
• Treat all members of the community, colleagues and students, with respect and consideration
• Treat all students fairly, consistently and without prejudice
• Set a good example to students in terms of appropriate dress, standards of punctuality and attendance
• Read and adhere to the various policies of the school as expressed in the Aiglon Guide and other agreed documentation, and support the ethos of the school by upholding the behaviour code, uniform regulations and other expectations
• Undertake professional development (including outdoor education qualifications as wellbeing and academic possibilities) and participate in staff training when provided, in line with the CPD programme of Aiglon
• Reflect on personal and school practices with the aim of improving all that we d j4id10139642cv j4it0313cv j4iy26cv