Drama Teacher

The British Junior Academy of Brussels 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 1992, 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.

The school already has an excellent record of feeding pupils into top European and British independent schools including Eton, Thomas's Battersea, Westminster, Magdalen College, St Mary's Ascot and James Allen's Girls School, and continues to attract high calibre British and international families.

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 school has approximately 240 pupils and a teaching staff of 40.

The school is seeking an experienced Drama teacher to join the secondary section. The ideal candidate will have the ability to deliver our Drama Classics curriculum to variety of pupils with varied abilities. This is a part-time role with approximately 6 teaching hours per week. An ability to work as a team-player and be flexible are pre-requisites for the part. Candidates with an ability to teach an additional subject may be considered for additional teaching hours (to be discussed at interview).

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.

Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalentAt least 2 year's teaching experience in a British school (preferred) or an international schoolExcellent knowledge of English (written and verbal) Applications without these essential criteria will not be considered 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 and qualificationsLunch vouchers for each working dayEcological product vouchersTransport compensationOpportunities for professional development and advancement with responsibilities within the school We are seeking candidates who can begin in August 2024. If interested, kindly submit the TES application form. The Headteacher, Mr Francis Retter ( ) also welcomes a short covering letter and CV. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and short-listed candidates may be contacted before the advert end date.

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