Learning Mentor

Starting November 2024

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 Years 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 looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced full or part time Learning Mentor to join the Secondary School Faculty of Student Support.

**Your Role**:
Our students are fantastic but being a teenager can be tough They are under pressure from teachers at school and parents at home to study hard and do well in exams but are also coping with the biggest period of physical and emotional change in their life. All this while trying to find their place in their peer group in a mobile community with many new students.

We are looking for an outstanding communicator with young adults who can listen, help them plan their time, develop their English language skills and see a way through the demands of school life and raise their aspirations.

**Your Profile**:

- have experience of working with students in an educational setting and be sensitive towards and appreciative of the students’ wide range of cultural and language backgrounds;
- be organised, adaptable, initiative-taking, creative, able to exercise discretion and have a sense of humour;
- be an excellent team player and communicator, building trust with students, staff and parents;
- be a good role model and be ambitious for students’ learning;
- be independent, flexible, patient, proactive and personable;
- be willing and able to contribute towards department planning, the production of teaching and learning resources and discussions about students’ individual needs and progress;
- Knowledge and experience of the British curriculum and its methodologies would be a decided advantage;
- be fluent in one or more languages, in addition to English, would be an advantage

**The Person**:

- Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
- Committed to always 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 or part-time, 1 year contract
- On the job training
- An interesting position in an international environment
- An attractive salary - BSB Learning & Teaching scale - Band 2 representing a minimum of € 36.781and maximum € 57.492 gross per year, (full-time, pro-rated for part-time roles), depending on the years of relevant experience
- Interesting extra-legal benefits including hospitalisation insurance, paid school holidays, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, free use of the BSB sport facilities

**Application process**:
Interviews will be held at the school between 8 and 15 November.

**_ “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._