Part-Time Physical Education Teacher (Specialism in swimming)

starting August 2025

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 Year 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 seeking a passionate and skilled Physical Education (PE) Teacher with a specialism in swimming to join our team. You need to be enthusiastic about engaging students in sport, promoting health and well-being, and fostering a love of physical activity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality PE lessons across all year groups, with a focus on swimming.
• Develop and implement an engaging swimming curriculum that caters to a range of skill levels, from beginner to competitive.
• Support swimming events, competitions, and extracurricular activities.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and positive environment in the pool and during other physical activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate physical education into the wider school curriculum.
• Actively promote the importance of health, fitness, and teamwork among students.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide constructive feedback to students and parents.

Requirements:

• A degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field.
• Teaching qualification recognised for international education (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
• Proven experience teaching PE, with a strong focus on swimming instruction.
• Professional swimming coaching or lifeguarding certification (e.g., ASA, AUSTSWIM, or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

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:

• A part-time, 1-year temporary 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 4 representing a minimum of € 59.843 and maximum € 108.616 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, free use of the BSB sport facilities.

Application process:

The deadline for applications is Monday 27 January 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 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 mid-February 2025, 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.

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