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The British School of Brussels (BSB) is a leading not-for-profit, inclusive international school with 1.300 students from around 70 countries. Set on a stunning green campus in Tervuren – close to both vibrant Leuven and cosmopolitan Brussels – we combine world-class facilities with a warm, welcoming community.
From our bespoke enquiry-based Primary curriculum to our outstanding range of pathways at Post-16 (A Levels, IB Diploma, and BTEC), and an enrichment programme offering hundreds of activities each week, BSB provides exceptional opportunities for every child. Our graduates go on to top universities worldwide, and these results are the natural outcome of a culture built on care, curiosity, and collaboration.
The Performing Arts play a major role in BSB, with a vibrant Enrichment (extra-curricular) programme including a variety of clubs and ensembles, specialist instrumental Music and Drama lessons from visiting teachers, as well as many performances and events throughout the year. We are an examination centre for ABRSM and Rock School Music examinations as well as LAMDA (Drama) and hold examination sessions in school on a regular basis. We are seeking a highly skilled, pro-active and efficient administrator to co-ordinate all elements of Performing Arts Enrichment.
Purpose of Role
To coordinate all aspects of the Performing Arts Enrichment programme throughout Primary and Secondary schools, in liaison with the Faculty Leader of Performing Arts.
To act as the initial point of contact for all Performing Arts administration matters, liaising with our visiting Instrumental Music and Drama teachers, external agencies (ABRSM, Rock School, LAMDA and ISTA) parents, students and the whole school Enrichment Team.
To coordinate all logistics and organisation of Performing Arts (Music and Drama) performances.
Responsible to: The Faculty Leader Performing Arts
Responsibilities:
1. Logistics, organisation, communications and publicity for all Performing Arts activities and events for the whole school (in liaison with the Faculty Leader of Performing Arts, the Department Leader of Drama and the Enrichment Team.)
2. Coordination of our 23 visiting Instrumental Music teachers to create and maintain a timetable of approximately 400 lessons per week.
3. Coordination of Performing Arts facilities and resources, including musical instrument rentals, purchases and repairs, tuning, storage, music scores etc. Liaison with the Campus Operations Team to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of use.
4. Coordination of our visiting LAMDA Drama teachers’ timetables and associated logistics.
5. Coordination of external examination sessions in ABRSM and Rock School for Music; LAMDA for Drama.
6. Regular liaison with the Enrichment Team on behalf of the Performing Arts to raise our profile and ensure a unified approach in all communications, promotion, publicity etc.
Key Tasks:
7. Logistics, organisation, communications, performing rights and publicity for Performing Arts events: these include our ‘Try an Instrument’ event, Jazz Evening, Christmas Concert(s), Music Festival, Summer Concert(s), as well as Drama productions, the ISTA Festival Musical Theatre Productions.
8. Annual scheduling of Instrumental Music lessons and room allocations to start in September then efficient processing of new applications and changes (in liaison with teachers, parents and students) throughout the year.
9. Liaison with ABRSM and Rock School music examination boards, our visiting instrumental teachers, the school, parents and students, to schedule and organise examination sessions in Classical and Contemporary music performance as well as music theory.
10. Liaison with English Youth Theatre regarding LAMDA Drama lessons and examinations.
11. Liaison with ISTA regarding Drama Festival bookings, including follow up with parents, staff and external parties.
12. Establishing, reviewing and updating a range of systems and procedures, documentation and databases as required, including budget, accounts, orders, music scores and stock.
13. Handling general enquiries from students, parents and staff, as well as our visiting Instrumental Music teachers and Drama teachers. (This is a client facing role).
14. Work with the trips coordinator to plan, organise and oversee the logistics of Performing Arts trips.
15. Organisation of travel/accommodation/catering for Music or Drama visitors – examiners and practitioners
16. Communication of Health and Safety Policy to members of the team including visiting teachers.
17. Any other reasonable request from the Faculty Leader of Performing Arts.
18. Occasionally attend meetings and events during evenings and weekends if required in relation to the role
The Person:
19. Commitment to the BSB Guiding Statements
20. Committed to always achieving the best for BSB students
21. Belief that in learning and in life more is achieved together than alone
22. Committed to the safety and wellbeing of BSB students.
Skills and experience
23. Excellent IT skills (Excel and MS Word essential)
24. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work constructively with a wide range of people and as part of a team.
25. Excellent logistic, coordination, time management and administrative skills
26. A highly organised, pro – active approach, paying attention to detail
27. A very good level of English (French and/or Dutch would be an asset)
28. Ability to draft communications and programmes in English to a high standard
29. Ability to show initiative and review systems and procedures to constantly improve
30. Flexibility to work outside of school hours for concerts, performances and other evening events.
Qualifications and experience
31. Relevant Bachelor level and/or or equivalent by experience
32. Minimum 4 years in a similar administrative role
In return, we offer:
33. A full time (37,5 hours per week) ‘Term-time only + 10 days’, permanent contract
34. A learning focused environment with a team of dedicated, well qualified, committed professionals
35. Outstanding facilities and resources
36. Excellent professional development opportunities
37. An attractive salary – BSB ‘TT only + 10’ Operational scale – Band 4 representing a minimum of € 51.572 and maximum € 80.604 gross per year, depending on the years of relevant experience
38. Extra-legal benefits including a hospitalisation insurance, extra pension payments, luncheon vouchers, transport allowance and free use of the BSB sport facilities
“The British School of Brussels is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.” (with reference to the most recent KCSIE)
BSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our community.
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