Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified

School Shop Essentials Fair Staff

to join the school from: 03.08.2026 - 01.09.2026

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: 05.04.2026

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 PURPOSE

The School Shop staff supports the School Shop Manager during the setup and the running of the annual Essentials Fair. As a first point of contact for new families arriving in the school, the School Shop Staff must act as an ambassador for the school.

Roles available: School Shop Team Leader, Essentials Fair Assistant.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

An ideal candidate will:

• Be reliable, flexible and available during the period required

• Have effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills

• Work well as part of a team

• Be confident and a reassuring presence to new students who are often quite nervous

• Have basic IT skills

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

School Shop Team Leader

• Performing all duties of a School Shop Assistant with higher proficiency

• Supervising and training new or less experienced shop assistants

• Attending a morning Team Leader briefing each day

• Leading by example in providing exceptional customer service and motivating the team

Essentials Fair Assistant

Setup

• General help with the setup of the Essentials Fair, including moving and transporting large boxes and furniture

• Counting and labelling of stock, control of barcodes and general preparation of stock

• Distribution and delivery of stationery orders to the various buildings throughout the school

• Stock maintenance, including inventory, barcode labelling, and preparation

During the Fair

• To sell to and advise students and parents on the purchase of their new uniforms and expeditions kit

• Use the checkout system for the invoicing of all purchases

• Labelling with name tapes all clothing purchased

• Help in the distribution and delivery of the uniforms to the various boarding houses

After the Fair

• Help pack away all left-over stock and restock the shop as instructed by the School Shop Manager

OTHER TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake any other tasks which may be reasonably required by the School Shop Manager to assist in the smooth running of the School Shop

• 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

If you are interested in the position of Team Leader please include in your motivation letter a brief explanation of why you believe you would make a good team leader, rather than applying as a Shop Assistant.

Avenue Centrale 61 1885 Chesières (VD)