Teacher of English as an Additional Language (EAL) Secondary School

From September 2025 

BSB is a not for profit, inclusive independent international school comprising 1,350 students from approximately 70 countries. Located in the parkland of Tervuren, we enjoy world class facilities set within an inspiring green campus, yet near all the amenities of the university city of Leuven and the capital city of Brussels. But what makes our school an exceptional place to learn and grow, and what really sets us apart, are the relationships we build, the culture of kinship we foster and the pursuit of quality in everything that we do.

We are committed to providing a vibrant and engaging holistic education for our students in a harmonious atmosphere. With everyone learning and working together to inspire success, we have created a thriving community with the notion of ‘one school’ at its heart. By balancing academic endeavour with pastoral care, and classroom-based learning with enrichment opportunities, we provide our students with the best opportunities possible to broaden their aspirations and horizons.

Our curriculum is British based and uniquely adapted to the needs of our international and diverse student body. There is an Early Childhood Centre for children aged 1-3. Our Primary School offers a bespoke enquiry-based curriculum. Students in Year 10 & 11 study for (I)GCSE and BTEC courses. Post-16 students can choose from three internationally recognised pre-university examination courses: English A Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or BTEC.  Our Enrichment programme is exceptional, offering over 100 activities per week.

As one of the top performing schools in the world, BSB students go on to attend a wide range of top universities across the globe. We believe that our exceptional student outcomes and top world rankings are really a happy by-product of our unique culture built on care, curiosity, and collaboration.

We are now seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced teachers who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school. We are not just looking for talented teachers; we are seeking to appoint teachers who can make a wide contribution to the life of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of second language acquisition
• Design and deliver personalised learning for students at all levels of English acquisition
• Provide high quality, stimulating lessons to EAL students across the full Secondary age range
• Have the interpersonal skills required to work collaboratively and successfully within the EAL team and with subject teachers to develop appropriate programmes of learning and differentiation for individual students
• Support parents of EAL learners to establish a strong home-school partnership for learning
• Be an active member of the wider school community being able to engage, motivate and support students, staff and parents
• Be a reflective, flexible practitioner and a proactive team player
• Use technology to support and enhance learning

Responsibilities:

• Planning and preparing appropriate courses and interesting lessons.
• Delivering high quality lessons that follow the published SOW, but also take into account a variety of learner needs and use a range of activities including the setting and marking of work.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of students.
• Working as part of a team collaborating with other staff on the preparation and development of courses, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
• Having high expectations for student behaviour offering a caring, safe and supportive teaching environment.

As BSB is a busy extra-curricular school, it would be an advantage if the successful candidate could offer a particular activity as a part of this programme, as well as a willingness to go on school trips. 

Profile:

The successful candidate will be a qualified teacher with a relevant first degree and postgraduate qualification and will have previous experience of teaching across the Secondary School age range (11 to 18) within an international context and a knowledge of the British system.

The Person:

• Committed to achieving the best at all times for BSB students
• Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
• Open mindedness and welcoming of otherness
• Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.

Our offer:

• A full-time, temporary position
• Professional experience in a vibrant British international environment
• Professional Learning opportunities
• An attractive salary – BSB Learning & Teaching scale – Band 4 representing a minimum of € 61.040 and a maximum of € 110.788 gross per year, depending on the years of relevant experience
• Interesting extra-legal benefits including hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities and a relocation package.

Application process:
The deadline for applications is Friday 23 May 2025 at 12:00 (CET). Please note that only applications sent in using the application form on the BSB website will be considered. No other submissions will be accepted.

Short listed candidates will be invited to interview at the school the end of May and this process will include a sample lesson and opportunities to meet potential colleagues.

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have not heard anything further from us by mid-June, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

“The British School of Brussels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” (with reference to the most recent KCSIE)

 BSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our community.

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