Part-time Teacher of English

Maternity Leave Cover (as of March 2026)

The 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 Faculty
The 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 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 Role:

The 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 Profile:

A candidate is sought who will:

• value strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents to create a climate for excellence in learning

• set the highest standards in terms of teaching and learning, inspiring the very best from all students

• work 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 school
• be attuned to current developments in the teaching of English and wider classroom pedagogy
• be actively involved in professional learning within the faculty and across faculties where opportunities arise, including after-school meetings, relevant courses and professional learning days
• be appreciative of the values of an international school community and students' differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• be willing and able to contribute wholeheartedly to the social development of students and to the extra-curricular life of the school, including taking part in school residential trips
• have good ICT skills, (knowledge of Microsoft OneNote and Teams is an advantage), apply these in the classroom and actively contribute to the department's virtual learning environment
• the school takes safeguarding children very seriously, with all staff being subjected to rigorous checks from the interview process onwards.

The Person:

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

In return, we offer:

• Part-time (+/- 70%) maternity leave cover
• Enthusiastic, happy and confident children who are proud of their school and love learning
• Outstanding facilities and resources
• Excellent professional learning opportunities
• An attractive salary – BSB Learning & Teaching scale – Band 4 representing a minimum of € and maximum € gross per year, (full-time, pro-rated for part-time roles), depending on the years of relevant experience
• Interesting extra-legal benefits including extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, and the free use of the BSB sport facilities.

Application process:
The deadline for applications is Sunday 2 November 2025 at 16:00 (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 around mid-November 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 the end of November, 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.