Beschreibung
Start date to be agreed
**ABOUT US**
College Alpin Beau Soleil is a unique school community in the Swiss Alps: home to 300 students aged 11-18 from 50 countries around the world and offering an unparalleled educational experience. We believe it-s what you do that counts, and our students take on challenges 7 days each week, in and out of the classroom, that help them develop into young people capable of taking on the world.
Curricular programmes in English and French, based around the IB Diploma, provide a foundation for academic success at universities around the world, whilst the experience of living and working with friends from all around the world sets up students as truly global citizens of the future. Everyone is an individual here, but we sum to a very special community.
**OUR LOCATION**
Our alpine location in the heart of Villars-sur-Ollon in Switzerland offers an enviable lifestyle with skiing on the doorstep 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, but we travel across Europe and around the world too.
The Beau Soleil campus is an inspiring place to work, with facilities that are second to none. Students and staff thrive in an environment of which they are proud, and which inspires us to better things every day.
**YOUR PROFILE**
Are you passionate about driving and ensuring the safety and comfort of others?
At Collège Alpin Beau Soleil, we-re looking for a dedicated Driver who thrives on providing exceptional service and enjoys the challenge of a dynamic role. As our Driver, you-ll be entrusted with the central responsibility of transporting our students safely and efficiently, whether on daily routes through the beautiful Villars-sur-Ollon region or on exciting journeys across Switzerland and Europe. The Driver ensures that students' experiences extend smoothly beyond the classroom.
But this role is about more than just driving. You-ll be the guardian of our fleet, maintaining our vehicles in best condition and ensuring they are always ready for any journey. You-ll also manage essential school errands, such as handling important documents from embassies, and provide crucial support during our vibrant Summer Camp.
If you take pride in your work, are committed to excellence, and want to play a key role in supporting our students- educational experiences, then we invite you to join our team.
**YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
* Transport students to and from various locations.
* Regular inspection and maintenance of all vehicles.
* Refuel vehicles at least twice a week.
* Run errands to embassies for passport/visa pick-up and drop-off.
* Conduct various errands for the school as required.
* During winter, ensure that vehicles are cleared of snow and prepared for emergency use.
* Serve as a Driver during the Summer Camp.
* Occasional travel to foreign countries (Europe).
**EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS**
* Possession of a D, DE, or 95 driving license (essential).
* Holder of the Certificate of Capacity under the Swiss Chauffeur Admission Ordinance (OACP).
* Proficiency in French and/or English.
**EXPERIENCE**
* Several years of experience as a driver, specifically in the transport of passengers.
**PERSON SPECIFICATION**
* Discreet and efficient.
* Comfortable with children, and able to command respect.
* Service-oriented, with the ability to respond to parents' requests professionally.
* Capable of working independently while being part of a team.
* Stress resistance
* Able to drive on snow and any type of terrain
**START DATE**
To be agreed
**HOW TO APPLY**
Applications should be made via Beau Soleil recruitment website, 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 **Saturday 5 October 2024.**
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 organisation of outstanding schools.*