Job ad: Head of Secondary School - BEPS International School

For over 50 years, BEPS International School has been a cornerstone of the international community in Brussels, offering high-quality education to children from 2.5 years old to 18 years old. Situated in one of the capital’s most picturesque neighbourhoods, near the enchanting Bois de la Cambre, our IB World School fosters an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.

At BEPS, we are dedicated to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ), which is deeply reflected in our practices and our community ethos.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding, all successful candidates are required to undergo a background check. Upon being offered a position, you will need to provide a valid police check issued within the last six months.

About the Role

The Head of Secondary School is part of the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to the Principal. The Head of Secondary is responsible for daily operation, pastoral care, staff support and development, communication while supporting the academic coordinators to achieve the highest standards of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Management

• Lead the day-to-day management of students and staff in the Secondary School, addressing academic, pastoral, and operational matters.
• Timetabling, staffing, leading meetings, and monitor resources.

Learning & Curriculum

• Support IB Curriculum Coordinators to ensure high-quality teaching, learning, and curriculum development.

Leadership

• Provide inspirational leadership through mentoring, coaching, and performance management of Secondary staff.
• Safeguard staff wellbeing while maintaining high expectations and accountability.
• Ensure staff adherence to school policies, professional standards, and BEPS values and principles.

Communication

• Ensure clear, timely communication with staff, students, parents, and the wider school community.
• Support teachers in parent communication and lead transition processes within the school.

Care & Safeguarding

• Ensure robust safeguarding, wellbeing, and health and safety practices across the Secondary School.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive school culture for students and staff.

School Development

• Contribute to whole-school improvement, self-evaluation, and staff appraisal processes.
• Collaborate flexibly as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

What We Offer

• A leadership role within a supportive and collaborative international school community
• The opportunity to support the continuous development of the Secondary School
• Ongoing professional development
• The opportunity to work in a multicultural, inclusive environment

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will hold relevant qualification in Education. Have proven leadership experience.

The successful candidate will be:

• A role model who consistently embodies the school’s mission and values.
• A strategic thinker with sound professional approach.
• A creative problem-solver with a growth mindset.
• Student-centred, compassionate, and caring.
• Highly organised, dependable, and able to engender trust.
• An excellent communicator with highly developed written and verbal skills.
• Passionate, enthusiastic, approachable, with an appropriate sense of humour.
• Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and international mindedness.
• Able to create a nurturing, supportive for both students and staff.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a motivation letter to jobs@beps.com

Please specify in the subject line: “Head of Secondary School”

We look forward to welcoming a committed and inspiring leader to our school community.

Recruitment process

You can apply until January 12th, 2026 – 5.00 PM CET.

• The whole process will break down as following :
  • 1st round of interview from 13/01/2026 to 16/01/2026 (online)
  • 2nd round of interview on 26/01/2026 (onsite)

Commitment to Data Protection

By engaging in our application process, you consent to BEPS verifying, storing, and using the information and documents you provide, including details about prior roles and questions related to child protection. This data will be used exclusively for recruitment purposes and handled with the utmost confidentiality in compliance with data protection regulations.