Primary School Nursery Teacher

Due to a rapid increase in pupil numbers, our Early Years School is expanding and we will be opening an extra Nursery class in January 2023, at the beginning of the Spring Term (Term 2). For our new classroom, we are seeking a dynamic and passionate Nursery Teacher, ideally with knowledge and experience of the EYFS curriculum.

About The British School of Amsterdam

The British School of Amsterdam is a not-for-profit school providing world class teaching and learning for children from 3 to 18 years old organised into three sections: Early Years (3-6 years), Juniors (6-11 years) and Seniors (11-18 years) each with its own Head and team of staff. We currently have over 1,000 pupils enrolled at our school.

Key purpose of the Job

As Nursery Class Teacher in the Early Years section, you will be responsible for teaching all areas of the EYFS Curriculum, as well as taking part in the wider life of a successful international British school. We have a rich diversity of children from all areas of the world in a non-selective and personalised learning environment. Our Teachers are UK qualified and have at least three years’ experience teaching in the UK, with experience of the National Curriculum for England 

Key responsibilities 

• To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all children in the designated class, within the framework of the National Curriculum for England and school policies to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum.
• To maintain assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to senior staff and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
• To ensure a close match between the learning experiences offered and the individual needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve to the maximum of his/her capability, providing children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent learners.
• To make appropriate educational provision for children with SEN and those learning EAL, with support from the Learning Support Coordinator and EAL teacher.
•  To create a secure, happy and stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline, and a high standard of display both in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
• To foster each child’s self-image and self-esteem and establish relationships which are based on mutual respect, and to ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and discipline are promoted in every day classroom organisation and practice.
• To assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents and carers in accordance with school policies.
• To carry out administrative duties related to the delivery of all aspects of good teaching including the use of technology to assist in lesson preparation, teaching and reporting.
• To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that they are properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become more responsible for their own learning.
• To work closely with colleagues to undertake medium and short term planning and the implementation of agreed schemes of work.
• To take responsibility for the management of other adults in the classroom to ensure effective teaching and learning.
• To take up the opportunity for continuous professional development through self-directed reading, courses and in-service training and maintain a good level of ICT skills.
• To attend staff meetings, year group meetings and other training and developmental sessions, and to take part in joint decision making about educational issues.
• To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties in accordance with the changing needs of the school as directed by the Head of School / line manager.
• To supervise students during classes and at other times in the school day, including in the playground and dinner hall during breaks.
• To assist and organise sporting activities, school concerts and excursions.
• To lead an after school club as part of the schools extra-curricular programme.
• Support and uphold the mission, vision and values of the School

This is a fixed term contract, running from 3-1-2023 until 13-7-2023 (end of the school year).

Person specification

Essential skills:

• UK qualified
• Three years’ experience in the UK curriculum
• Enjoy working with early years children (ages 3-6 years)
• Good team member
• Excellent organisational and classroom skills
• Good ICT skills
• Good use of Assessment for Learning as part of classroom practice
• Good up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Good sense of humour
• Excellent English skills (verbal & written)

Desirable:

• Experience working in an International school setting 
• Experience teaching children with English as an additional language
• Experience coordinating a curriculum area

Please note: EU citizenship or a Dutch residence permit or work permit, is required.

Applications Process

Candidates should use the TES application process. Applications should include a covering letter, addressed to the Principal, Ruth Sanderson, and the contact details for two referees. Closing date: Monday, 21 November 2022, 22:00

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).