Primary School Class Teacher (September 2024)

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and experienced Primary School Teacher to take responsibility for the academic and personal development of a designated class of children in the Junior School. This is a fulltime teaching position with responsibility for leading and inspiring pupils as Class Teacher. Working as part of a dedicated teaching team, you will be responsible for teaching Key Stage 1 & 2, as well as taking part in the wider life of our thriving international school. Teachers must be QTS qualified (or equivalent), with a minimum three years’ experience teaching in the National Curriculum for England.

Our Junior School is a non-selective and highly personalised learning environment and is a four-form entry incorporating Year 2 to Year 6, with a maximum class size of 24. The Class Teacher must ensure a safe and supportive learning environment and provide a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum to deliver the best outcomes for all children.

This appointment is for the new school year starting in September 2024.

The British School of Amsterdam is an independent, co-educational, non-profit day school providing world-class learning for 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 our students to achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities 

• Plan, teach, and review high-quality lessons, inspiring every child to love learning, to attain high standards, and to make excellent progress
• Take responsibility for pastoral care, well-being, and safeguarding of pupils
• Develop excellent relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents
• Work closely with team members to plan, deliver, and review short and medium-term plans/schemes of learning, which are consistent across the year group
• Collaborate effectively with teaching assistants, and to support, guide, and enable them to provide high quality support for pupils in the classroom
• Make provision for pupils with additional needs and English language learners (in partnership with Learning Support and EAL teams)
• Create and sustain a safe, organised and purposeful classroom environment where resources are accessible and promote children's independence
• Promote consistent, positive behaviour at all times
• Maintain assessment records including reporting on pupil progress to senior leaders and parents/carers
• Take a positive, proactive part in the wider life of the school e.g. assemblies, playtime/lunchtime duties, leading an extra-curricular activity, educational visits, residential camps, preparing year group shows
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions
• Take responsibility and show commitment to continued professional development
• Support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of our school

Person specification

Experience

• Fully qualified teacher with QTS or equivalent (essential) 
• Minimum three years' experience teaching the National Curriculum for England
• Experience of working with Primary school-aged pupils, from Year 2 to Year 6
• Experience with English language learners and/or a desire to broaden skills in EAL teaching & learning strategies
• Experience of teaching children with additional needs within a mainstream classroom
• Experience of using a range of assessment tools to drive pupil progress/attainment
• Experience of leading a curriculum subject or an aspect of curriculum development
• International School experience is desirable

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A positive approach to professional development
• Strong subject knowledge in core and foundation subjects
• Embodies kindness, empathy and positivity
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Experience working as part of a successful, supportive team
• Able to work within and apply all school policies e.g. child protection, health & safety, behaviour and assessment
• Confident IT/computer skills

Applications process

Candidates should use the TES application process. Applications should include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mrs Ruth Sanderson, and the contact details for two professional referees. The closing date for applications is Monday, 15 April 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be notified shortly after the closing date. Interviews will be conducted online via TEAMS and are scheduled for the end of April 2024.

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 which promotes excellence in all areas.