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Head of PE

Head of PE

The British School in The Netherlands, Junior School Diamanthorst

Netherlands

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
20 August 2018
Apply by:
26 February 2018

Job overview

Devote your enthusiasm, energy, vision and creativity to leading and managing our exciting and well-resourced PE department. Exercise your flair for engaging with young people by teaching motivated and resilient students, drawing on your record of delivering consistently high-quality lessons. This position begins in August 2018, and is based at our Senior School Voorschoten, just outside of The Hague.

You will have demonstrated leadership in your current position and have experience of the British curriculum. The school runs examination courses at GCSE level and A level, in addition to core PE through all year groups. As our new Head of PE, you will line manage the Head of Extra-Curricular PE, who has successfully developed a programme of activity in a range of sports. You will also have a clear plan for involving students in a wide range of sporting activity. Your leadership style is enabling and you have strong inter-personal skills.

We have four campuses based in and around The Hague and our mission is to provide a world-class education to individual students, of all nationalities – developing their potential whilst encouraging self-discipline and mutual respect. Attractive salaries, a range of benefits and excellent CPD opportunities also make it worthwhile choosing to work at the BSN. If you are motivated by what you have read so far, please view our recruitment brochure to find outmore about teaching at The BSN:

https://www.bsngateway.nl/sites/ext/hrpages/Documents/Teaching%20at%20SSV_FINAL.pdf

Submit your application via the BSN website:

https://bsn.homerun.co/teacher-head-of-pe/en

The closing date for applications is 26 February 2018

First Interview: If your application is successful you will be invited to an automated online video interview (Sonru)

Final Interview: week beginning 4 March 2018 (in The Netherlands)

About The British School in The Netherlands, Junior School Diamanthorst

We aim to help children understand the value of both work and leisure, and encourage them to become confident, happy individuals. We provide a secure, stimulating, and challenging learning environment where each child is respected as an individual. We aspire to meet the educational needs of all our children by setting high standards and encouraging them to be confident in generating high, yet realistic expectations for themselves.

School assemblies and ‘special’ events form a major part of school life as a way for us to celebrate success. Parental involvement in school life is encouraged and we look forward to welcoming you into our community!

TEACHING AT THE BSN

With small classes, motivated students, outstanding classroom support and excellent facilities, our staff are free to truly teach.

The BSN is a well-established school with a strong reputation and consistently outstanding exam results. At the same time, standards are modern and our culture is one of innovation and continuous improvement.

Our Ed Tech strategy provides the best tools for great learning to occur and ensures the learning benefits are firmly in focus. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from an extensive range of co-curricular activities, trips and visits.

LIVING IN THE NETHERLANDS

In the Netherlands, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to meet new people and socialise. The Netherlands offers a high standard of living with a good work/life balance.

The Netherlands is safe and stable, with well-connected transportation and good infrastructure.

There is a strong sporting tradition, but be warned, the weather is not always predictable! Fortunately, there are plenty of museums to visit when it rains, especially for the art enthusiast.

DEVELOP & LEARN

We provide a world-class range of opportunities through our International Leadership Academy and The BSN Language Centre to provide continued professional development to all staff.  There are many opportunities for staff to advance their career with a position of responsibility. Staff members can benefit from coaching or even by becoming a mentor themselves. As part of a thriving community of 80+ nationalities, there is a lot to learn from peers and students.

DIVERSITY & EQUALITY

The BSN is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all of its staff and students. We have recently established a dedicated cross-campus diversity and equality working group for our staff and parents.

We encourage and invite candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for our vacancies.

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