Description
Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified
School Counsellor
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: 3rd March 2026.
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. Please apply through our School platform (eteach) following the instructions.
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 Privacy Notice.
The School Counsellor is a full-time member of staff who provides essential, confidential counselling and wellbeing support to students. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary student support team, the counsellor ensures a holistic and proactive approach to student wellbeing and success, fostering personal, social-emotional, and academic growth in alignment with Aiglon’s Mind-Body-Spirit philosophy. This role requires significant contribution to the full life of the school, including pastoral and co-curricular duties.
Provide individual and group counselling to students.
Support students through personal, social, emotional, and academic challenges using a student-centered approach.
Maintain professional boundaries and uphold confidentiality in line with school policies and ethical standards, continually upholding the duty to disclose where a child is at risk of significant harm.
Encourage students to utilise house and tutor teams as early support for concerns, promoting the message that wellbeing is everyone's responsibility.
Wellbeing Coordination & Collaboration
Work closely with Tutors, Houseparents (HPs), Assistant Houseparents (AHPs), House Assistants (HAs), Assistant Heads, DSL, and the Health Centre to ensure cohesive and coordinated support services.
Work closely with House staff and the Health Centre to maintain high levels of joint student support.
Consult with teachers and administrators on student mental health needs, offering recommendations for intervention and helping to build staff confidence and capacity in dealing with lower-level emotional and mental health issues.
Assist in the development and implementation of school-wide wellbeing strategies, actively contributing to the action plans
Maintain accurate and confidential records in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
Collaborate with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), DDSLs, and Deputy School Director to assess, support, and implement interventions for students at risk.
Actively contribute to safeguarding meetings and participate in case reviews as necessary.
Share relevant information with key pastoral staff.
Continually support an open and supportive culture where students are encouraged to make disclosures.