Supply Teacher (Early Years School)

We are looking for dynamic and passionate Class Teachers for supply teaching work in our Early Years and Junior Schools. We hire supply teaching staff throughout the school year, to provide support as Class Teachers, during planned or unplanned teacher absences. Supply work is offered on an ad hoc basis. Work hours are not guaranteed and applicants must be available to work on a flexible basis.

The British School of Amsterdam is a not-for-profit international school providing world-class teaching and learning for children from 3 to 18 years old. We currently have over 1,100 pupils enrolled at the school across three sections: Early Years (3-6 years), Juniors (6-11 years) and Seniors (11-18 years). At The British School of Amsterdam, we offer the best in British education to our students, and a welcoming and inclusive environment for our staff.

Supply Teacher (Early Years & Junior Schools)

Successful candidates should ideally be UK-qualified teachers (or similar), with experience teaching children aged 3-5, 5-7, and 7-11 years, within the British curriculum. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education and/or the post-graduate PGCE/PGDE teaching qualification. For our Early Years School we prefer applicants with Early Childhood Education certification.

IMPORTANT: Applicants must have a valid NL work visa, working holiday visa, or EU passport. Availability to work at short notice is required for supply work. Applicants must reside within commuting distance of Amsterdam. Please note, we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for non-EU citizens.

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 access children’s progress, maintain records, and provide written reports to parents and carers in accordance with school policies.      
• 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 the maximum of his/her capability, providing children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent learners.  
• To create a secure, happy, stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the highest standards of organization 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 that are based on mutual respect, and ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities, and discipline are promoted in everyday classroom organization and practice.

Person specification

The successful Supply teacher will have:

• 3+ years of experience working with the English National Curriculum  
• UK teaching qualifications (B.Ed and/or PGCE) or higher are essential  
• Experience working with Early Years or Primary-aged pupils (children aged 6-12 years)
• Experience teaching EAL children useful  (children aged 3-6 years)
• Experience in and an understanding of a wide range of learning abilities  
• Professional understanding of the educational needs of children  
• International School experience is desirable

Important personal qualities:

• Excellent English language skills (verbal & written) 
• Excellent organizational and classroom skills  
• Good communication skills 
• Flexible, cooperative 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 cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Ruth Sanderson, and the contact details for two referees.

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).

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The British School of Amsterdam is committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society, and leads to a cognitive diversity that promotes excellence in all areas.