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Part-time EAL teacher

Part-time EAL teacher

HSV International Primary School – NSL

Netherlands

  • Expired
Salary:
In accordance with Dutch CAO LA scale
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2018
Apply by:
24 May 2018

Job overview

Situated in the centre of The Hague and enjoying an excellent reputation, the HSV International Primary School has approximately 520 (growing to 600+ ) children following a full primary curriculum, delivered in English, currently across three locations: KSS, VNS and NSL. A fourth location, VHS, will open its doors for the 2018-19 academic year. The VHS location will share premises with other school under the same umbrella of the HSV family: the Lighthouse School Special Education, The Three Little Ships, Het Open Venster and the HSV Board Office.

The school's curriculum is based on England’s National Curriculum for English (Literacy) and Mathematics, the core subjects. Other subjects are taught through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC).


Part Time EAL teacher

Due to the expansion of the HSV International Department, we are looking for a dynamic EAL teacher for 11 hours a week (two days). We seek a team member who is passionate and committed to the learning and development of young children whose native language is not English. It is essential that the successful candidate shows a willingness to work collaboratively and plan across the curriculum to meet the needs of learners, and have the desire to work closely with parents, support the school and participate in school events.

We seek applications from candidates who possess the following qualities:

  • good interpersonal and organisational skills 
  • a commitment to working strategically as part of a team: working collaboratively with class teachers and parents
  • a sensitivity to the different needs of children, particularly children from the international community
  • sense of humour
  • good ICT skills 
  • a willingness to learn the Dutch Language
  • ability to work independently 


All applicants must:

  • have Qualified Teacher Status (Parts 1 and 2) (BEd or PGCE equivalent must be for primary education only). TEFL qualifications are not recognised for the Dutch validation process and candidates must be primary trained and qualified.
  • have experience of working with EAL children
  • be fluent in English (C2 level)
  • have experience of teaching the full primary curriculum to whole classes of children
  • minimum two years teaching experience (NQTs are not eligible to apply)
  • be eligible to live and work in the EU. We are not able to secure work permits for candidates.

Please send by e-mail:

  • CV, including details of nationality
  • A cover letter giving your motivation for this position
  • Details of two professional references

To: Mrs Lorraine Janet Dean
  E-mail: recruitment@hsvdenhaag.nl

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by 1st June, you should assume that you have not been successful. 

About HSV International Primary School – NSL

The Haagsche Schoolvereeniging (HSV) is a Dutch International Primary School in the heart of the International City of The Hague. The HSV was founded in 1901, with the international department starting in 1985. Today there are more than 500 children in the International Department across three locations at Nassaulaan, Koningin Sophiestraat and van Nijenrodestraat. There is also a Dutch department in the location at the Nassaulaan, an International Special Needs school, a Dutch dyslexia school as well as a Dutch special education school and a regular Dutch primary school under the wider foundation.

A fourth location, Van Heustzstraat (VHS), will open its doors for the 2018-19 academic year. The VHS location will share premises with other school under the same umbrella of the HSVfamily: the Lighthouse School Special Education, The Three Little Ships pre-school, Het Open Venster and the HSV Board Office.

We are a friendly, caring multi-cultural school and offer an international education to ex-patriate families at an affordable price.

All our locations offer the same curriculum and are run as one department. We teach the International Primary Curriculum as well as the UK curriculum for literacy and mathematics. Class sizes are small (20 maximum). 

The HSV is one of 12 Dutch International Schools run by the Dutch Ministry of Education.

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Applications closed