Primary School Homeroom Dual Language Teacher
St. John's International School
Belgium
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2025
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2025
Job overview
ROLE SUMMARY:
St John’s International School, part of the Inspired Education Group, is a renowned international school located in Waterloo, Belgium. With over 55 nationalities represented, St John’s provides a world-class IB education and a unique bilingual program, fostering both academic and personal growth.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Dual Language Homeroom Teacher to join our Primary School in August 2025. This is an exciting opportunity to guide young learners through their academic journey in both English and French, nurturing their social, emotional, and personal development. If you are passionate about dual language education and fostering a love for learning in children, we encourage you to apply.
At St John’s, we focus on a balanced, inquiry-based curriculum that blends academic excellence with holistic development. We offer an inclusive community where teachers and students can thrive.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach and lead a primary class in both English and French, following IB PYP and curriculum standards.
- Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate dual language lessons, ensuring coherence across subjects.
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that supports holistic student development.
- Use inquiry-based learning to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
- Regularly assess and track student progress, adapting teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects, supporting the dual language curriculum.
- Encourage student participation in extra-curricular activities and ensure their social and personal growth.
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and provide effective feedback to students and parents.
- Lead students in assemblies, events, and form-time activities, supporting the school’s culture and ethos.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A degree in Education or a related field with a recognised teaching qualification.
- Fluency in both English and French is essential.
- 3-5 years of teaching experience, preferably in an international or IB school, with a focus on dual language education.
- Knowledge and experience with inquiry-based and student-centred teaching methods.
- Proven ability to create a positive and engaging classroom environment that promotes active learning.
- Excellent communication skills, able to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and students.
- A passion for professional development and innovative approaches to teaching.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- A commitment to participating in extra-curricular activities and contributing to the wider school community.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
About St. John's International School
- St. John's International School
- Dreve Richelle 146, 1410 Waterloo
- Belgium
Our School is part of the Inspired Education Group
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with over 110 premium private schools spanning 24 countries providing premium education to over 80,000 students ensuring they all receive a first-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
We offer you the chance to work/live in an exciting new location, collaborate with passionate educators, develop your skills, and grow in a role that inspires you.
Please visit our careers site for further information and to see our latest opportunities - https://careers.inspirededu.com/
About us
Founded in 1964, St. John's is a premium IB continuum school committed to excellence in education through inquiry-based, child-centred teaching and learning. St. John's is also a caring environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, motivated to think globally, and develop a commitment to justice and integrity in a constantly changing world.
At St John's:
- We have a consistent track record for achieving excellent academic results.
- We have a comprehensive curriculum that is varied to cater for all students' needs primarily through the International Baccalaureate continuum.
- We have invested 15m Euros over the past 5 years in developing our campus to create the very best environment and facilities for our learning community.
- We have an outstanding Visual and Performing Arts program and facility including a state of the art 400 seat theatre.
- Our Athletics program is regarded as one of the most comprehensive of any of the international schools in Belgium and one that has seen significant success over the last 15 years.
- We are part of the Inspired group a global network of 110 schools around the world providing manifold opportunities for enhanced student learning and professional development.
- We are accredited by the Council of International Schools, (CIS), the International Baccalaureate Organisation, (IBO) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and School, (MSA).
Moreover, the St John's learning community is a welcoming, inclusive, vibrant place to work, learn and grow.
Build a career with Inspired Education
Inspired schools remain anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations, and collectively, they form an international community that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
Specialist-led, extracurricular activities and exchange programmes are woven into the fabric of Inspired's approach to schooling, resulting in a well-rounded, diverse student population of engaged, active learners who confidently apply their wide-ranging skills within a global context.
Students benefit from a robust, holistic, international curriculum formed around the Inspired three pillars of modern education: academic excellence, sports, and performing & creative arts, with dedicated, highly qualified teachers who demonstrate Inspired's exemplary methodology. In the application of a student-centred teaching model, Inspired schools achieve outstanding examination results and, importantly, nurture happy, multi-skilled individuals who have faith in their abilities. Inspired students are empowered to fulfil their potential and are fully equipped to thrive in a modern world.
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