English Teacher - Part-time / Maternity Cover (Senior School)

The British School of Amsterdam is a leading international school, providing world-class learning for children from 3 to 18 years. We follow an enhanced version of the National Curriculum for England, including GCSE and A Levels, and we have over 1,100 pupils enrolled across three school sections: Early Years School (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 to our students.

English Teacher - Maternity Cover (Senior School)

We are looking for a dynamic teacher of English Language and Literature to join our senior school team, with responsibility for teaching KS3, KS4, and KS5 (A Level). This is a part-time maternity cover appointment, working three days per week (0.6 FTE), and commencing at the start of the new school year in September 2023. The teacher will work as a Form Tutor in our pastoral team and will be responsible for delivering high quality lessons while supporting students to achieve their best. Our teachers are also required to lead extra-curricular activities during the school term.

Our school has a proven success rate at GCSE and A Level in Language and Literature, and our teachers work closely in collaboration with each other to create a successful learning environment that caters for all abilities.

The successful candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification (ideally B.Ed. and/or PGCE), and have had a minimum three years' teaching GCSE and A Level studies in a UK school or an international school environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality teaching, learning & curriculum development
• Create a stimulating class environment which promotes effective teaching & learning
• Develop appropriate, differentiated schemes of work which ensure that the aims and objectives for the teaching of English Language and Literature are delivered. 
• Plan and prepare courses for assigned timetabled classes and groups
• Prepare courses which make provision for students of differing ability in all subjects
• Monitor & track pupils’ achievements at regular intervals, subject to instructions from Head of Faculty or senior colleagues  
• Sustain effective teaching of subjects, including evaluation of quality of teaching and standards of pupils’ achievements, and the setting targets for improvement  
• Ensure the discipline and safety of all pupils in assigned groups and classes
• Participate in faculty meetings, and with the review, development, and management of activities relating to the curriculum and organisation of the school, including development and improvement planning
• Participate in preparing pupils for internal and external examinations
• Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within the curriculum
• Perform the roles and responsibilities of a form tutor, working closely with the pastoral team to provide appropriate care and support for the well-being of pupils
• Liaise with parents and attend meetings arranged for that purpose    
• Be involved in the development and delivery of extra-curricular activities and opportunities across the Key Stages
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school
• Identify appropriate resources for the subject and ensure they are used efficiently, effectively and safely, including off-site facilities and school residential trips
• Develop and implement subject policies, plans, target, and practices within the context of the school's aims and policies
• Participate in the break duty rota and undertake cover duties for colleagues, as assigned
• Carry out such other duties as are necessary to meet the needs of the school and pupils, as directed by the Head of Senior School and the Principal
• Remain up to date with subject development, including participating in in-service training
• Participate in professional development and training as required    
• Be a champion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Create a culture of achievement where students aspire to do their best
• Demonstrate a flexible approach in the role

Person specification

Essential experience, skills and abilities

• A recognised UK teaching qualification; ideally B.Ed. with PGCE/PGDE    
• At least three years’ experience in the UK or experience teaching the British curriculum in an international school, including GCSEs and A levels
• Teaching experience in English at KS3 & KS4 levels, and up to A-Level
• Professional interest in working in an international school environment
• Experience of teaching pupils with English as an additional language
• The ability to work with a range of pupils at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Enthusiasm that inspires others
• Positivity, perseverance, and a good sense of humour
• Strong IT / Edutech

Applications process

Candidates should use the TES application process to apply. Applications should include a covering letter, addressed to the Principal, Mrs Ruth Sanderson, and the contact details for two referees. The closing date for applications is Friday, 9 June 2023, at 5pm. As interviews may commence in advance of the closing date, it is recommended that interested candidates apply as soon as possible.

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, Equality and Inclusion (DEI)

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