Accompanying Responsible Adults

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified

Accompanying Responsible Adults

to join the school from: 02.11.2026

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: 29.09.2026

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 Privacy Notice.

Job title: Accompanying Responsible Adults

Reporting to: Associate Director of Healthcare services and Associate Director of Nursing

JOB PURPOSE

The Accompanying Responsible Adults will support a student during a medical appointment at the request of Health Centre staff, providing translation, explanation, and reassurance as needed.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Confidentiality, Consent and Consultation Privacy: All medical information disclosed during the consultation must be treated with the strictest confidentiality and shared only with individuals directly involved in the student’s ongoing care. (cf Guideline on communication).

From the age of 10, where a student is deemed to have capacity of discernment, the student must be able to express their preference regarding the presence or absence of a Responsible Adult during the consultation. This preference must be respected, unless an overriding medical or safeguarding concern requires otherwise.

Respect and Dignity: Interact with the student in a respectful and appropriate manner, refraining from making any derogatory, judgemental, or prejudicial remarks.

Consultation Outcome: Report the outcome of the consultation to Health Centre staff upon returning to the College, including any medical reports and prescriptions.

Professionalism: Avoid making any comments that could question the competence, professionalism, or integrity of healthcare professionals in the presence of the student.

Compensation: Remuneration will be provided on an hourly basis, together with reimbursement for any necessary expenses (e.g. telephone calls). If the student does not attend the appointment, compensation of 30 minutes to 1 hour will be provided to account for time spent and inconvenience.

Transport Arrangements: Staff are not permitted to use personal vehicles for student transport. Health Centre staff will arrange taxis or other appropriate transportation as required.

OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake any other task which may be reasonably required by Associate Director of Healthcare services and Associate Director of Nursing to assist in the smooth running of the Health Centre.

Understand and implement all school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding children and young people.

Understand the School’s Guiding Principles and uphold the ethos of the School at all times.