Upper Years Transition and Continuity Lead & Academic Coordinator (including IB Coordination)

Starting September 2022

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 it isn’t just our leafy grounds or our world-class facilities that make our school an exceptional place to learn and grow. 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 seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced teachers who can bring a real enthusiasm to the school.  Applicants must have the qualities to successfully lead the IB Diploma Programme and support the Heads of Year 11-13 to ensure consistency of provision and support for students transferring into the senior section of the school.

The Role

Students in Year 11 work towards (I)GCSE qualifications and are supported by the Head of Year 11.  The Heads of Year rotate through Years 8-11 in Secondary to build strong relationships with students and this role will support the Head of Year 11 and the Deputy Head (Curriculum) with student option choices and transition support and advice.  As the IB coordinator you will lead all academic areas of the programme while also supporting the Heads of Year 12 and 13 in curriculum areas of the A-level and BTEC programmes such as helping students when course changes are needed.  This is an important role in the Secondary school to ensure smooth transition for students and consistency of experience to ensure the best learning for students.

Profile:

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience teaching in the British system – either in the UK or internationally - across the Secondary School age range with experience teaching Years 7 - 13 (ages 11-18).

The successful candidate should:   

• value strong relationships with students, colleagues and parents to create a climate for the highest standards of learning  
• be knowledgeable about and skilled in learning and teaching, getting the very best from students from all backgrounds and of all abilities;   
• be appreciative of students’ differing cultural and linguistic backgrounds and thrive in a diverse community;  
• have leadership acumen and be committed to working collaboratively  within high performing teams  
• work closely with colleagues in creating a sense of cohesion and collaborative spirit within the Year Teams and co-operate with colleagues across Faculties and throughout the School;  
• be actively involved in professional learning within the team, and across departments where opportunities arise, including after-school meetings, relevant courses and professional learning days;   
• be willing and able to contribute actively and wholeheartedly to the social and personal development of students and to the extra-curricular life of the school including trips and Enrichment;   
• be a colleague who will be excited by the opportunity to develop this new role and be happy to take on significant responsibility within an environment and ethos of openness and distributed leadership.  
• set the highest standards in terms of learning and teaching, getting the very best from students from all backgrounds and of all abilities;  
• be attuned to current developments in the exam programmes, particularly with the IBDP;

The Person:  

• Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements  
• Committed to achieving the best 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:  

• A full-time, permanent contract   
• 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 8 representing a minimum of € 61.363 and a maximum of € 111.375 gross per year, depending on the years of relevant experience, and 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 Monday 7 February 2022 at 11.00 (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.

Long list interviews will be conducted by Skype with final interviews held at the school in early February where possible and this process will include opportunities to meet potential colleagues and students. 

We look forward to receiving your application. If you have not heard anything further from us by the middle of February, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

To apply, follow the instructions on https://www.britishschool.be/jobopportunities/