Primary School Class Teacher

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Primary School class teacher to join our busy and dynamic Junior School.

The Junior School is four-form entry and incorporates Year 2 to Year 6, and currently has 400 pupils. The maximum class size is 24. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for teaching all areas of the National Curriculum, as well as taking part in the wider life of our successful international British School.

We have a rich diversity of children from all areas of the world in a non-selective and highly personalised learning environment. Teachers need to be UK qualified and have at least three years’ experience teaching in the UK, with experience of the National Curriculum for England.

About The British School of Amsterdam

The British School of Amsterdam is a not-for-profit school providing world class teaching and learning for children from 3 to 18 years old organised into three sections: Early Years (3-6 years), Juniors (6-11 years) and Seniors (11-18 years) each with its own Head and team of staff. We currently have just under 1,000 pupils across the school. The British School is directed by a whole school leadership team comprising the Principal, Bursar and the heads of school. The Support Department consists of admissions, data management, finance, IT, facilities, catering, marketing & PR and HR.

Currently all three schools are coming together into one single location on the Havenstraat in Amsterdam.  The entire building project is worth over €40 million and is an exciting new chapter for the school. This move has enabled further expansion of the School across all Key Stages.  The new building will open 21 April 2021.

Key responsibilities

• To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all children in the designated class, within the framework of the National Curriculum for England and school policies to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum.
• To maintain assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to senior staff and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
• To ensure a close match between the learning experiences offered and the individual needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve to the maximum of his/her capability, providing children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent learners.
• To make appropriate educational provision for children with learning support and those learning EAL, with support from the Learning Support Coordinator and EAL teacher.
• To create a secure, happy and stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline, and a high standard of display both in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
• To foster each child’s self-image and self-esteem and establish relationships which are based on mutual respect, and to ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and discipline are promoted in everyday classroom organisation and practice.
• To assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents and carers in accordance with school policies.
• To carry out administrative duties related to the delivery of all aspects of good teaching including the use of technology to assist in lesson preparation, teaching and reporting.
• To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that they are properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become more responsible for their own learning.
• To work closely with colleagues to undertake medium and short term planning and the implementation of agreed schemes of work.
• To take responsibility for the management of other adults in the classroom to ensure effective teaching and learning.
• To take up the opportunity for continuous professional development through self-directed reading, courses and in-service training and maintain a good level of ICT skills.
• To attend staff meetings, year group meetings and other training and developmental sessions, and to take part in joint decision making about educational issues.
• To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the school as directed by the Head of School / line manager.
• To supervise students during classes and at other times in the school day, including in the playground and classroom during breaks.
• To assist and organise sporting activities, school concerts and excursions.
• To lead an after-school club as part of the school’s extra-curricular programme.

Person specification

Qualifications, skills and experience

The successful person will have:

• UK teaching qualification (BEd or PGCE) or higher is essential
• 3 years’ experience working with the English National Curriculum
• Experience of working with Primary aged pupils
• Experience of teaching EAL children
• Experience and understanding of a wide range of learning abilities
• Professional understanding of the educational needs of children
• International School experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate

Personal qualities

The successful person will have:

• Good communication skills
• Excellent organisational and classroom skills
• Flexible and co-operative approach to work
• Strong IT skills to support teaching and learning
• Good understanding of assessment for learning
• Ability to work effectively with others and as part of a team
• A proactive approach to continual professional development
• Energy, willingness to learn and a good sense of humour

Applications process

Candidates should use the TES application process. Applications should include a covering letter, addressed to the Principal, Paul Morgan and the contact details for two referees. The closing date is 7 May 2021.

Safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks, and overseas checks (where appropriate).