On Call Cover Teacher for Senior School (zero hour contract, living in the Netherlands)

Empowering our students to thrive is at the core of everything we do. “Here, I can be me.” If this quote from one of our students makes you curious about working at our school, you are in the right place! Amity International School Amsterdam is a family-oriented school, proud of our connections with the wider community and Amity Education Group. We are still growing and are ambitious to be a school at the forefront of impactful teaching and learning. 

Amity International School Amsterdam is looking for a Cover teacher for our senior school who is passionate and keen to support our learners.  

The successful applicant will have a good understanding of the International Baccalaureate’s Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and will be able to support students in a wide range of subjects and tasks. 

What will you do on a day-to-day basis? 

Our on-call cover teacher may be required to cover for a teacher on longer term planned absence or at short notice. The cover teacher will be required to cover for various teachers and subjects and will receive clear guidance from the main teacher on learning tasks and expectations.  

The Teachers’ primary responsibility is towards our students in whose best interests they work. It is vital that the cover teacher can form strong and positive relationships for learning with our international and mixed-ability students, and work to ensure that every student fulfils their potential. In addition, by being a valued member of the Amity community, all teachers commit to promoting the values and philosophy of the school as well as the IB.  Amity’s teachers strive to achieve the highest professional standards in all they do and work collegially to support all members of the community.  

Teaching staff: 

We are seeking enthusiastic professionals with experience of delivering a concept-driven, inquiry-based curriculum, preferably with experience of the International Baccalaureate. The successful applicant will have a strong understanding of the needs of Middle School education and he/she will have the capability to deliver a high standard of education aligned with the School’s Mission, Vision and Values. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Be experienced in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) or similar inquiry-based curriculum 
• Be able to engage and motivate students at all levels 
• Be able to identify and support with the immediate learning needs of a class of students within a sequence of lessons or unit of inquiry.  
• Be flexible, adaptable and creative 
• Be committed to high standards, interested in using a constructivist approach to learning and be enthusiastic about promoting international understanding 
• Be an inspiring, challenging and empowering educational motivator 
• Be visible, approachable, with excellent interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour 

 If you are internationally minded, permitted to work in the European Union and have the desire to help shape the exciting future of our school, we would be delighted to hear from you. 

Who are we? 

We are a young and vibrant school located in Amstelveen. We pride ourselves in supporting and challenging every student to achieve excellence in their behaviour, academic work, sport, the arts, culture, citizenship, spirituality and relationships. We place emphasis on providing the students with opportunities to develop leadership and collaborative skills, as well as finding ways for them to serve others and contribute to the wider community. 

We are a fully international school with students and staff from 39 different countries and we are proud of our diverse and inclusive culture. We welcome new colleagues from different backgrounds and highly encourage people from around the world to apply for this position. 

Amity International School Amsterdam is part of the not-for-profit Amity Education Group, home to over 150.000 students worldwide with school campuses across Amsterdam, Dubai, London, Singapore, New York, Delhi, Tashkent and plans to be in every major city of the world. 

Why is Safeguarding so important to us? 

We take caring for the physical and emotional health of each member of the school community very seriously. As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. We will follow safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks before any appointment is confirmed. 

What should you do next? 

If you feel that you are the candidate we are looking for, make sure to share your CV (resume) and supporting statement via the 'Apply now' button. 

If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact our HR department via recruitment@amityamsterdam.nl.