Dutch Language and Literature Teacher (zero hour), Westminster Campus - late August 2022 Start

Southbank International School is one of the leading and longest established IB schools in the UK. Its reputation for excellence and its central London locations attract a wide range of students from across the world. In addition, we aim to attract the best teaching and administrative staff, to maintain and build upon our successful reputation as a centre for excellent teaching and learning with a commitment to student wellbeing.

We seek a vibrant, well-qualified, and committed teacher of Dutch Language and Literature to deliver IB Diploma and MYP, Language A Language and Literature courses, to students aged 11 to 18 in our Westminster campus.  Experience of IB MYP and DP programmes is desirable but not essential. Of prime importance is a love of teaching; you need to be energetic, focused and reliable in the classroom, and to foster passion and dedication in students. You will join a dynamic world languages department which fosters community spirit and promotes multiculturalism in our school. 

Person Specification

The successful candidates will have: 

• a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent  
• relevant teaching experience 
• a proven record of excellent teaching 
• a schedule that allows for commitment to the role 
• an inquiry-based approach to teaching and learning 
• the ability to inspire students with a love of learning, in particular Japanese

The successful candidates will: 

• join a highly experienced and supportive team 
• be responsible to the Head of Faculty 
• foster good links with parents  
• meet all work deadlines  
• ensure that feedback to students is regular and consistent, and that students learn from it  
• be internationally-minded and sympathetic to the values of the IB

The exact hours will depend on student enrolment. 

We welcome applications from experienced teachers who have worked in either the independent or state sector and/or internationally. 

The School is unable to offer Tier 2 sponsorship for this role. Please ensure that you already have the legal right to work and reside in the UK.

For further details regarding this role and how to apply, please visit our website www.southbank.org.

Closing date for applications 8 June 2022

Cognita Schools are 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 practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.