French Language Teacher (Maternity Cover)
British Junior Academy of Brussels
Brussels, Belgium
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- 28/8/2020
- Apply by:
- 28 August 2020
Job overview
The British Junior Academy of Brussels (BJAB) is located in the diplomatic residential area of Brussels and the diverse intake is reflected in our proximity to the main institutions of the EU, major NGOs and offices of multinational companies. Our reputation, since 1994, as a high-quality provider of the National Curriculum of England is recognised in the community and by our 2019 'Excellent' rating by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). The report can be accessed here.
We encourage and expect excellence from all our pupils and place emphasis on independence and self-motivation. Our current Year 6 pupils will be progressing to a range of first-choice schools including Westminster Under (with scholarship), St Mary’s Ascot, Magdalene College, Oxford, British School of Brussels and a variety of international schools across Europe. Our ethos is grounded in providing a safe, caring, respectful, tolerant and disciplined environment where high standards prevail in all areas of school life. The parent body is active and engaged in supporting the educational aims of the school and providing a lively social dimension through the Parent Teacher Association. The school has approximately 200 pupils and a teaching staff of 30. Please visit our website for more information: www.bjab.org.
BJAB is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to background checks in line with British Overseas Standards.
Position: French Teacher (Maternity Cover, Part-Time)
Responsible to: Head of French
Primary objective of role: Successfully teach the French language programme
Purpose
• To work across EYFS, KS1, KS2, or KS3 as necessary
• To deliver French language lessons to pupils with a variety of language ability
Experience / qualifications
• Current teaching certification in French language
• Minimum of undergraduate degree in education or related field
• Previous teaching experience (experience with children ages 5-10 preferred)
Knowledge / skills
• Use technology – computer, video, photocopier
• Effective use of ICT skills to support learning (mainly through use of iPads)
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• Work constructively as part of a team
• Understanding of relevant policies and code of practice
• General understanding of basic learning strategies and programmes
We look for teachers with the ability to support, nurture and challenge children from a range of backgrounds and starting points. Creativity and flexibility, professional rigour and integrity, expectations of high standards, high levels of pastoral care and support are the hallmarks of our professional team.
Working at BJAB offers:
- A competitive salary based on years of teaching experience
- Lunch vouchers for each working day
- Ecological product vouchers up to 250 eur, in June
- Transport compensation
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement with responsibilities within the school
This position will begin 28 August 2020. Position is offered on a fixed-term contract with possibility of extension at the end. Local candidates preferred (no relocation stipend is available for this position).
If interested, please submit a completed application form. We also welcome cover letters and CVs in addition to the standard TES form.
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About British Junior Academy of Brussels
- British Junior Academy of Brussels
- Boulevard Saint Michel 83
- Brussels
- B-1040
- Belgium
The British Junior Academy of Brussels was founded in 1992 to offer a high quality English-speaking education to children aged 3 to 14 years old. The school caters for families from the expatriate, commercial and diplomatic communities, reflecting the mix of nationalities that one would expect to find in an international centre such as Brussels.
BJAB spans two sites in the European Quarter of Brussels. Our Lower School houses classrooms for pupils from Early Years to Year 4, while our newly renovated Prep School is used by Years 5 through Year 9. We are expanding our offering to include Year 10 from September 2024, growing organically to Year 13.
The educational programme is based on the British National Curriculum, with adaptations to reflect our location in the heart of Europe. Daily French lessons are an integral part of our timetable from the Reception Year upwards, as are weekly swimming and physical education lessons. We pride ourselves on being able to offer small teaching groups throughout the school. With class sizes of around 18 pupils, we are able to provide a high degree of individual attention to each child.
The Headteacher, Mr Francis Retter, is committed to the maintenance and development of the best educational opportunities across the curriculum for all pupils. He is supported by a strong team of British-qualified teachers, a number of whom have specialist training in a range of educational disciplines such as Early Years Education; Language Support; Special Educational Needs; P.E.; I.C.T, and Science. The school is committed to maintaining a balance of subject specialists, thus ensuring that the teaching team can deliver excellent cross-curricular teaching in an encouraging, stimulating and innovative environment.
The British Junior Academy of Brussels is a member of the Council of British Independent Schools in the European Communities (COBISEC) and is inspected by the International Schools Inspectorate (ISI). We are a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a Round Square school, and a Cambridge International school.
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