Dutch Teacher - Junior School (part-time)

We're seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Dutch Teacher to work two days per week (Monday/Tuesday), to teach Dutch language learning skills to our Junior School pupils ages 6 - 11 years. This appointment is for the new school year commencing in September 2024.

The British School of Amsterdam is an independent, co-educational international school providing world-class learning for children, with over 1,100 pupils enrolled across Early Years School (ages 3-6 years), Junior School (6-11 years), and Senior School (11-18 years). Our school is committed to providing the best of British international education, and to the nurturing, inspiring, and empowering of students to achieve their full potential.

Purpose of the Job:

The primary objective of the Dutch Teacher is to take responsibility for the teaching and learning of Dutch language learning for Junior School pupils, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment and providing a relevant and stimulating curriculum to deliver the best outcomes for our pupils. 

Junior School-specific responsibilities:

• Plan, teach and review high-quality Dutch lessons, inspiring every child to love learning, to attain high standards and to make excellent progress
• Develop excellent relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents 
• Collaborate effectively with team members and class teachers
• Make provision for pupils with additional needs
• Create a safe, organised and purposeful classroom environment
• Promote consistent, positive behaviour at all times
• Maintain assessment records and reports on pupil progress
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions 
• Take a proactive part in the wider life of the school e.g. delivering assemblies for Dutch cultural events, supervising playtime or lunchtime duties, supporting educational visits including residential camps, leading an extracurricular activity

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Teaching qualification 
• Experience of teaching Dutch in an educational setting
• Experience of teaching younger-aged children  
• Experience of teaching children with additional needs 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Strong subject knowledge in Dutch language learning
• Good interpersonal skills
• Positive, enthusiastic approach
• Kind, calm, and empathetic manner
• Strong organisational & time management skills
• Confident IT and technology skills
• Able to follow school policies and procedures

Applications process

It is preferred that candidates use the TES application process and complete the application form in full. Please also attach a copy of your CV (in addition to the application form). Applications should ideally include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mrs Ruth Sanderson, and contact details for TWO referees. The closing date for applications is Monday, 20 May 2024.

Safeguarding

The British School of Amsterdam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share 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 including background checks overseas (where appropriate).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The British School of Amsterdam is committed to a culture of diversity, equity 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 which promotes excellence in all areas.