Physical Education Specialist

Posted: 06 May 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 community. BJAB is proud to be a part of COBIS (Council of British International Schools) and IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools). The school was inspected in 2019 by ISI and judged to be ‘Excellent’ in all areas and has successfully completed a further 2022 ISI compliance inspection in which the school met all British School Overseas (BSO) standards. 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, Harrow, Radley, 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 280 pupils and a teaching staff of 48.

The school is seeking an passionate Physical Education (PE) Teacher for a late August 2025 start date preferably with a strong background in UK Secondary Education and the Cambridge Curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake a pastoral role in the school 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver engaging and high-quality P.E. lessons across all key stages (Key Stage 1 – 4).
Teach and support students studying IGCSE P.E., ensuring strong subject knowledge and exam preparation.
Foster a positive and inclusive sporting environment that encourages participation and teamwork.
Develop students’ physical skills, fitness, and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Organise and contribute to extracurricular sports clubs, fixtures, and school sporting events.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a strong sports culture within the school.

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 (QTS)
Experience teaching IGCSE Physical Education or in a British secondary school or similar educational setting
Degree in Physical Education or related subject (e.g., sports science, coaching)
Ability to carry out practical swimming instruction is required
Experience teaching PE in a British school setting, either in the UK or abroad (desirable)
An excellent knowledge of UK education and the National Curriculum of England , particularly of the IGCSE P.E. curriculum and assessment
A passion for promoting health, fitness, and sportsmanship
Strong subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to inspire and motivate students of varying ages and abilities
Strong communication and organisational skills
Native or Fluent mastery level of English
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. We welcome applications from ECTs for this role.

The following experience is highly desirable:

Teaching experience in Key Stage 3 and/or 4 or (I)GCSE in a British school or a British international school
Ability to teach an additional related subjects would be a clear asset
Experience of delivering the Duke of Edinburgh program or willingness to be trained to do so would be an additional benefit

An ability to work as a team-player and be flexible are pre-requisites for the part. 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 qualifications
Lunch vouchers for each working day
Ecological product vouchers
Transport compensation
Pension plan
Hospitalisation insurance (family included)
Opportunities for professional development and advancement with responsibilities within the school

This position will begin in late-August 2025 for an indefinite time. 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 (f.retter@bjab.org) 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 advertising end date.

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