A Role at the Heart of School Life
Le Rosey is a distinctly Swiss boarding school with an exceptionally international community of students and staff. Polyglot by nature, it brings together an exceptionally culturally diverse community where rigour and human connection are core pillars.
Life at a boarding school relies on people working across every part of it. From the kitchens and grounds to the offices and infirmary, staff contribute to the daily life of Le Rosey and share in the same community as its teachers and students.
Who thrives at Le Rosey
Staff members who want to feel part of a tight knit community dedicated to offering an exceptional education to students from over 70 countries. Typical successful staff at Le Rosey:
- Thrive on cultural diversity
- Are comfortable with teenagers and energised by their presence on the work environment
- Care deeply about taking part in maintaining the wellbeing and safeguarding of all students
- Are keen to support other departments from time to time and work towards a common educational goal
- Speak English or French with a desire to learn the second language
Open Positions
Photo/Video Stagiaire
The Communications Department at Le Rosey is led by a Director, with a Senior Graphic Designer, a Digital Content Officer, and a Photo/Video Stagiaire. The Department is responsible for the communications needs of:
- Institut Le Rosey, including its summer camps in Gstaad and Rolle, and its satellite campus in Kenya
- Fondation Le Rosey, including the Rosey Concert Hall
- The commonwealth of ‘Rosey World’ schools
The Photo/Video Stagiaire should be:
- able to capture and edit multimedia content suitable for online and social media distribution
- competent in writing copy for online and social media distribution
- comfortable with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and video-editing tools (knowledge of other Adobe Creative Suite software is a plus)
- willing to learn from other roles in the department, including website management, print production and project management
- a native English speaker with working proficiency in French
The Photo/Video Stagiaire will undertake the following tasks:
- generating multimedia content
- ensuring that all key events are captured, either alone or with students’/teachers’ help, or for larger events by professionals
- curating and posting content on social media
- managing the multimedia gallery for parents during summer camps
The Photo/Video Stagiaire will assist with the following tasks:
- creating and updating various WordPress-based websites
- layout and in-house printing of day-to-day documents for the school and the camps
- building and maintaining the school’s media archive server
In return, Le Rosey will offer:
- Accommodation on our Rolle campus
- A monthly payment of CHF 1,300
- Meals and laundry facilities
- Use of the school’s extensive sporting and artistic facilities
Applications, which should be addressed to the Director of Communications, Felipe Laurent, at flaurent@rosey.ch, must be submitted by email. Applications should comprise:
- a motivation letter
- a complete Curriculum Vitae (including details of all professional and educational qualifications)
- a recent photo
- the names, addresses and relation to the candidate of three referees.
Start date: Flexible
End date: June 2026
*Non-European Applications
To our great regret, changes to Swiss law have made it extremely difficult for international schools like Le Rosey to obtain work permits for non-EU citizens. For this reason, applicants without EU passports or Swiss work permits are advised that this greatly reduces their chances of being put on a short list.
Institut Le Rosey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. All new employees are required to undertake a security clearance, which includes providing criminal records reports as well as a special excerpt from the Swiss criminal records for people working with children
Le Rosey is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through valuing diversity. Staff, students, and teachers work toward the furthering of an inclusive and supportive environment. As such, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences
Application Procedure
Vacant posts are advertised on this website. All applications for advertised posts should be sent as indicated in the advert.
A complete application typically includes:
- A complete, up-to-date CV.
- A personalised and authentic cover letter. We particularly appreciate applications that highlight concrete experiences, significant achievements and results, as they help us better understand your background and professionalism.
- Copies of your diplomas and your employment certificates.
- Three professional references from managers, including:
- Last name and first name
- Company
- Email address and phone number
- Where possible, please include at least one recent or current reference.
Professional references are only contacted with the candidate’s prior written consent.
Each application is carefully reviewed. Depending on the candidate’s location and the post concerned, the process includes:
- Review of Applications
- Each application is carefully reviewed to assess how well the candidate’s profile matches the job requirements.
- First interview
- Online (video conference), or
- In person on campus.
- Immersion day
- Candidates selected after the initial screening are invited to participate in a one-day immersion experience within the relevant department.
- This day allows them to get a firsthand look at the work environment, meet the teams, and better understand how the organisation operates.
- The relevant Head of Department;
- The Director General.
- This stage also provides an opportunity to ask any questions about professional life at Le Rosey.
Important considerations
Le Rosey is a bilingual English-French boarding school with its own special character . It is neither a British boarding school on the continent, an American prep school in Europe, nor a lycée français à l’étranger avec internat. While it draws on elements of all three, those influences have come together to form something uniquely Rosey.
Speculative applications
Le Rosey welcomes speculative applications throughout the year. These are reviewed by the relevant Head of Department and retained on file where appropriate.
Applications from outside the EU/EFTA
Swiss regulations make recruiting non-EU/EFTA citizens more complex. Candidates without an EU/EFTA passport or an existing Swiss work permit for non-teaching positions are sadly unlikely to receive a working permit. Every application is considered on its merits, and where the profile and the role justify it, the school is prepared to take on the permit process.
Safeguarding and child protection
Le Rosey is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, in line with Swiss law and international best practice. Candidates must be willing to engage fully with the school’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
Diversity and Inclusion
Le Rosey is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through valuing diversity. Staff, students, and teachers work toward the furthering of an inclusive and supportive environment. As such, we encourage and welcome applications from candidates with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the seasonal move work?
Le Rosey operates across two fully residential campuses. The main campus is located in Rolle, between Geneva and Lausanne, and is easily accessible by train and car.
From January to March, the school community moves to its alpine campus in Gstaad*. The move happens during the Christmas and Spring holidays with blue trunks appearing a few days before around campus. The seasonal move forms an integral part of the school’s rhythm and educational model, with winter sports, including skiing, incorporated into the weekly programme.
*A handful of positions remain in Rolle, such as the gardening team.
What school facilities are available for staff?
Across the school year, students and staff benefit from a wide range of sports (swimming pools, tennis, paddle, gym, beach volleyball, etc.) and recreational facilities (sailing centre by the lake, bbq pits, etc). When not required for classes or school activities, these facilities are available for staff use according to a published schedule.
Is accommodation provided for intern (resident) staff?
For staff who live on campus, furnished accommodation may be provided. Housing allocation depends on family situation and availability.
For external staff members, during the winter term furnished housing in the Gstaad area is provided by Le Rosey.
What should I expect when moving to Switzerland?
Our HR and Payroll team will support you throughout your relocation process, including:
- Assisting you with your work permit application.
- Helping you register your residence in Rolle (if you will be living on campus).
- Providing guidance on Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance system.
- Explaining the mandatory deductions that will appear on your salary slip.
- Providing information on local administrative taxes and fees, such as waste collection taxes, pet ownership taxes, and the mandatory radio and television license fee.
What is Le Rosey’s policy on pets?
We know that a pet is often an integral part of the family. That is why dogs and other pets are welcome on campus, as long as their presence contributes to the well-being and harmony of community life.
Each owner remains fully responsible for their animal and ensures that it respects other residents, staff, students and visitors on campus. Dogs are expected to be well trained, sociable and under control at all times, so that everyone can enjoy the shared spaces in peace.
What funding is available for Professional Development?
We encourage our staff to share their wishes for career development, continuing education or further training. Any concrete proposal that helps develop their skills, improve the quality of their work or contribute positively to the life and growth of our community will be given careful consideration. We believe that each person’s professional development contributes to Le Rosey’s collective success.
What if I don't speak French?
Tailored French and English classes are offered to all staff at Le Rosey and very popular. They lead to official certifications.
How is candidate data stored and protected?
Information provided during the recruitment process is treated in strict confidence and used solely for the purpose of evaluating applications. We are committed to complying with applicable data protection provisions, notably the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and current Swiss legislation.
Personal data is accessible only to those involved in the recruitment process, kept for as long as necessary to process the application, and deleted in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Candidates may at any time exercise their rights of access, rectification, restriction of processing or deletion of their data, within the limits set by current regulations.