Mathematics 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, located in Waterloo, Belgium, is part of the Inspired Education Group and offers a world-class education. Established in 1964, St John’s is an IB World School, offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme and a Middle School curriculum that fosters both academic excellence and personal development.
We are seeking an experienced Mathematics Teacher to teach students from Middle School through to the IB Diploma Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and innovative educator to join our school in August 2025.
At St John’s, we foster a well-rounded development in our students, combining academic rigour with a broad range of co-curricular activities. We are committed to nurturing students from diverse backgrounds through a balanced, challenging curriculum that promotes academic and personal growth.
In addition to your interest in this role, you might also be interested in our annual in-person global career event, taking place in London on Saturday 18th January 2025. This school and up to 35 other schools from across the UK and international Inspired Education network will be attending and looking to speak to people seeking a new teaching role from August 2025. For more information and to register your interest in the event, please click here: https://jobs.inspirededu.com/job-invite/3761/
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Mathematics to Middle School and IB DP students, following relevant curriculum standards.
- Deliver engaging lessons that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, challenging high-achievers and supporting those needing additional help.
- Assess, monitor, and report on student progress, adapting teaching methods as needed.
- Integrate technology to enhance learning and support mathematical modeling and simulations.
- Contribute to extra-curricular programs, such as mathematics clubs and competitions.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum and share best practices.
- Mentor students in their academic, personal, and social development.
- Communicate regularly with parents to provide updates and address concerns.
- Ensure teaching and assessments are aligned with IB standards and inquiry-based learning.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- A university degree in Mathematics or a related subject, with a recognized teaching qualification.
- 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in international or IB schools, with experience teaching Middle School and IB DP Mathematics (MYP, HL/SL).
- Strong knowledge of the IB curriculum, especially in higher-level topics like calculus and algebra.
- Proven ability to create a positive learning environment for students at various levels.
- Proficiency in technology integration to enhance teaching and learning.
- Excellent communication skills; fluency in English (basic French is an advantage).
- A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and contributing to curriculum development.
- Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
- Commitment to professional development and passion for inspiring a love of mathematics.
- A solutions-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
- A willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities and school life.
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.
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About St. John's International School
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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