Head of House and Wellbeing

About Apex2100

Apex is an international ski academy with a mission to develop and support the world’s

most promising young alpine athletes, nurturing excellence on the slopes, in the

classroom and in their daily lives. Set in the French Alps, with its unrivalled location nestled in one of the largest ski domaines in the world, Tignes, France.

The Role

The Head of House and Wellbeing is a senior leadership role responsible for the pastoral care, safeguarding, wellbeing and residential life of athletes at Apex2100.

The role ensures that all athletes are supported to Learn, Train and Perform in a safe, structured, and caring environment, balancing the demands of high‑performance sport with personal development, mental health, and welfare.

This role plays a critical part in protecting athlete wellbeing, leading the House team, and embedding Apex values across daily life.

Key Responsibilities

Pastoral Leadership & Wellbeing

• Provide strategic leadership for athlete wellbeing across the Academy.

• Ensure every athlete feels safe, supported, and known within the House system.

• Lead a culture that promotes:

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Personal responsibility

  • Respect, inclusion, and community

• Monitor athlete welfare and intervene early where concerns arise.

House System & Residential Life

• Lead and manage the House & Wellbeing team, including Houseparents and House Assistants.

• Ensure high standards of care, supervision, and structure within boarding environments.

• Oversee:

  • Daily routines

  • Evening supervision

  • Behaviour standards

  • House culture and expectations

• Support staff to act consistently and professionally within pastoral roles.

Safeguarding & Child Protection

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Apex2100.

• Ensure safeguarding policies are:

  • Understood

  • Implemented

  • Reviewed and followed across the Academy

• Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with Apex procedures and legal requirements.

• Liaise with external agencies where required and maintain accurate records.

Liaison with Parents & Staff

• Serve as a key point of contact for parents regarding wellbeing and pastoral matters.

• Build strong, professional relationships with families based on trust and clarity.

• Work closely with:

  • Coaching teams

  • Teaching & Learning

  • Medical and performance staff

• Ensure information is shared appropriately, confidentially, and consistently.

Behaviour, Conduct & Standards

• Set clear expectations around athlete behaviour and conduct.

• Support athletes through challenges using restorative and developmental approaches.

• Address issues calmly, fairly, and consistently.

• Ensure House staff uphold Apex professional and safeguarding standards at all times.

Leadership & Contribution to Academy Life

• Be an active member of the senior leadership team.

• Contribute to policy development relating to wellbeing, safeguarding, and residential life.

• Support staff wellbeing and model professional leadership behaviours.

• Participate in duty rotas and Academy events as required.

Person Specification

Essential

• Proven experience in pastoral leadership, boarding, or youth welfare environments

• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection

• Ability to lead, support, and manage staff effectively

• Calm, empathetic, and authoritative leadership style

• Excellent communication skills with young people, parents, and colleagues

• Ability to work in a high‑performance, fast‑paced environment

Desirable

• Experience in elite sport, education, or residential settings

• Mental health or wellbeing training

• Previous experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead

• Multilingual (English essential; French an advantage)

Values & Ethos

The Head of House and Wellbeing must embody and promote the Apex core values:

• Respect

• Community

• Grit

• Fun

• Wellbeing