Part-time Teacher of English

Temporary one year contractThe British School of Brussels (BSB) is a leading not-for-profit, inclusive international school with 1,350 students from around 70 countries. Set on a stunning green campus in Tervuren – close to both vibrant Leuven and cosmopolitan Brussels – we combine world-class facilities with a warm, welcoming community.What truly sets BSB apart is not just what we do, but how we do it. Strong relationships, a shared sense of belonging, and a relentless commitment to quality underpin every aspect of school life. Our students are inspired to aim high, broaden their horizons, and thrive-academically, personally, and socially.From our bespoke enquiry-based Primary curriculum to our outstanding range of pathways at Post-16 (A Levels, IB Diploma, and BTEC), and an enrichment programme offering hundreds of activities each week, BSB provides exceptional opportunities for every child. Our graduates go on to top universities worldwide, and these results are the natural outcome of a culture built on care, curiosity, and collaboration.The English and Media FacultyThe English and Media Faculty teach a bespoke curriculum at Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9,) that is carefully designed to give our students a thorough knowledge base in our subject and to inspire a love for reading, writing and oracy. We liaise closely with the BSB Primary School to ensure curriculum continuity and we teach to the iGCSE Edexcel specification at Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11). At Key Stage 5 (Years 12-13), we teach Edexcel Literature A Level and AQA Media Studies A Level, as well as offering the IB Literature course at Higher Level and the Language and Literature course at Standard Level.The English & Media Faculty achieves excellent results in external examinations. At GCSE level, almost all candidates are presently entered for both English Language and Literature, or for English as a Second Language, where required. We work closely with the EAL and AEN department to ensure provision for students with English as an additional language, or additional educational needs, is appropriate.As a faculty, we want our students to be excellent communicators, active listeners and critical thinkers, able to voice their ideas coherently and to understand that diversity in culture and experience, makes us all stronger.We welcome staff who are self-reflective, collaborative and keen to support the development of the curriculum and our ethos.Your RoleThe ideal candidate should be able to offer English within the Secondary School age range 11-14 years old. The ability to teach at least one of our exam courses of the GCSE, ‘A’ level and IB may be an advantage, but not essential for this maternity post.Your ProfileA candidate is sought who will:value strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents to create a climate for excellence in learningset the highest standards in terms of teaching and learning, inspiring the very best from all studentswork closely with faculty colleagues in creating a sense of cohesion and collaboration within the faculty, as well as co-operate with colleagues across faculties and throughout the schoolbe attuned to current developments in the teaching of English and wider