**Job Posting Date:** 25 Mar 2026

**Location:**Villars-sur-Ollon, CH

**Job ID:** 9079

**School:** Collège Beau Soleil

**Company:** Nord Anglia Education

From September 2026



**OUR PHILOSOPHY**

At Beau Soleil, we believe it’s what you do that counts. This philosophy holds true in all that we do as staff and for our students. We are a community that believes in the power of action, engagement and participation, inside and outside of the classroom.



Our unique holistic education is built around four core values: Respect, Responsibility, Ambition and Determination, which provide a framework to community life for our international student body.



Our students come from over sixty different countries, with diverse academic backgrounds and a wide range of future aspirations.



With curricular programmes in both English and French, students graduate with an IB or High School Diploma. Within this framework, small class sizes allow for a flexible programme and staff are encouraged and supported to bring new ideas to all that they do.



**OUR COMMUNITY**



Our location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon, offers an enviable lifestyle with access to skiing in the winter months and a multitude of outdoor and sporting activities throughout the year. Montreux, Lausanne and Geneva are all within easy reach for cultural adventures and inspiration.

The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work with facilities that are second to none. Our ongoing campus development and maintenence programme ensures that our students and staff thrive in an environment of which they can be rightly proud.



YOUR PROFILE



At Beau Soleil, dance and drama are far more than subjects, they are powerful forms of expression, creativity, and connection. Through movement, storytelling, and performance, our students build confidence, empathy, and a strong sense of identity.



As a Teacher of Dance and Drama, you will join a vibrant and creative community where artistic exploration and personal development go hand in hand. Through our partnerships with The Juilliard School and the Nord Anglia Education global network, you will have the opportunity to enrich your teaching practice and bring world-class performing arts experiences into the classroom, while contributing to the continued development of the faculty.



You are passionate about inspiring young people from diverse backgrounds, bringing energy and imagination into every lesson, and nurturing each student’s unique voice.



Whether introducing foundational techniques or guiding students towards confident performances, you encourage risk-taking, collaboration, and self-expression. You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy working across disciplines, and are excited to contribute to a rich co-curricular programme.



This role is ideal for a creative, forward-thinking educator who sets high expectations, embraces innovation, and is committed to developing students’ confidence and performance skills. You are equally at ease in the studio, on stage, and within the wider school community, inspiring students to engage fully in the performing arts, with the opportunity to grow into a coordinating role within the faculty over time.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES



- Build a strong and visible profile for Dance and Drama within and beyond the Faculty of Creative and Performing Arts
- Design and deliver an engaging and innovative curriculum that develops students’ skills in movement, acting, storytelling, and performance
- Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that inspire creativity, confidence, and artistic expression
- Organise and lead performances, including productions, showcases, and recitals, ensuring high standards of participation and presentation
- Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, and technical elements of performances
- Make effective use of assessment to support student progress and plan challenging learning opportunities for all
- Collaborate with colleagues on cross-curricular projects and whole-school initiatives
- Contribute to the co-curricular life of the school, including workshops, clubs, and performances
- Support the academic and personal development of students, including within the boarding environment
- Act as a mentor and role model, fostering confidence, teamwork, and resilience



EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS



- Degree in Dance, Drama, Performing Arts, or a related field (Bachelor’s essential; Master’s desirable)
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Strong subject knowledge in both dance and drama education
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage



EXPERIENCE



- Proven experience teaching Dance and Drama, ideally within a secondary or international school setting
- Experience of directing performances and leading productions
- Demonstrable ability to design engaging curricula and inspire high levels of student participation
- Experience of contributing to a wider co-curricular or performing arts programme
- Experience with IB or international curricula is an advantage



PERSON SPECIFICATION



- Passionate about performing arts and education
- Creative, energetic, and able to engage students of all abilities
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
- Collaborative, proactive, and willing to contribute beyond the classroom
- Empathetic, adaptable, and culturally aware within an international boarding environment
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare



HOW TO APPLY



Applications should be made via Beau Soleil recruitment website at https://www.beausoleil.ch/careers and should contain a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees.



The closing date for applications is **Wednesday, 22 April 2026**.



Successful short listed candidates will be contacted straight away with initial discussions conducted remotely by telephone or video call.

Collège Alpin Beau Soleil is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. A police check is required prior to appointment.

*Beau Soleil is a member of the Nord Anglia Education group of schools, which offers staff the chance to become part of a global network of schools and benefit from the professional training opportunities of the world’s leading organization of outstanding schools.*