Science Subject Specialist – Chemistry

Posted: 21 October 2025

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 1992, as a high-quality provider of the National Curriculum of England is recognised in the local and international community. BJAB is proud to be a member of COBIS (Council of British International Schools), IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools) and Round Square. The school was inspected in 2022 by ISI and judged to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas; since the change in the BSO framework, we have successfully completed a further 2025 ISI inspection in which the school met all British School Overseas (BSO) standards, eliciting high praise. The report can be accessed here.

Students sit Cambridge Checkpoint Tests at the end of Year 9 in English or ESL, Mathematics, Science and Global Perspectives. At the end of Year 11, they sit Cambridge IGCSE exams, our first cohort sitting their exams in Spring and Summer, 2026.

In September, 2026 we will welcome our first cohort into Year 12; we are currently in the rigorous process of IB accreditation. We will offer the IB Diploma to all students in our first ever Year 12, commencing September, 2026.
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 300 pupils and a teaching staff of 46.

The school is seeking an experienced Secondary Science Teacher with a specialization Chemistry up to Sixth Form (Key Stage 5), who has taught either in the UK, in a UK international school or both. The ideal candidate will teach Chemistry and General Science at BJAB and will collaborate with other subject specialist teachers as required. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to undertake a pastoral role in the school, for example as a tutor, and to contribute to the school’s co-curriculum. This role also encompasses curriculum development for our expanding secondary school as we grow organically year by year up to Year 13, with our first Year 13 leavers set to gain their IB Diploma in the summer of 2028.

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:

• An excellent knowledge of UK education and the National Curriculum of England.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Teaching experience of at least 3 years in a British school (preferred) or a British international school or both.
• Fluent mastery level of English (written and spoken).
• The right to work in Belgium and/or eligibility for sponsorship under a Belgian work visa programme.

Applications without these essential criteria will not be considered.

The following experience is highly desirable:

• Teaching experience in Key Stage 4 or at IGCSE level in a British school or a British international school.
• Teaching experience in Key Stage 5 or at A level / IB Diploma level in a British school or a British international school.
• Willingness to undertake IB Diploma training (funded by the school) in teaching Chemistry, if not already trained.
• Ability to teach an additional subject.
• The ability to work as a team-player and to be flexible are pre-requisites for this role. We look for teachers who are excited by the opportunity 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, as well as 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 qualifications.
• Lunch Vouchers for each working day.
• Ecological Product Vouchers.
• Transport compensation and bike leasing plan.
• Pension Plan.
• Hospitalization insurance (family included).
• Work Permit and Visa Sponsorship (fees included).
• Opportunities for Professional Development and advancement with responsibilities within the school.

This position will begin on Friday, 21st August 2026 with new staff induction ahead of a full staff preparation week from Monday, 24th August until Friday, 28th August; the beginning of term is Monday, 31st August, 2026. Employment is for an indefinite time period. We only welcome candidates interested in full-time employment for this role. If interested, kindly submit the TES application form. The Headteacher, Mr Francis Retter, also requires a short covering (motivation) letter along with your CV via the platform. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and short-listed candidates may be contacted before the advert end date.

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