Teacher - Computing
The British School in The Netherlands
Voorschoten, The Netherlands
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2019
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2019
Job overview
Are you an ambitious, enthusiastic teacher with knowledge or experience of the English National Curriculum and experience or interest in teaching A Level? Are you determined to follow an international career path? This position could be the perfect match for you. We are currently looking for a full-time Teacher of Computing to join our Senior School Voorschoten (SSV) campus, just outside of The Hague, from 1 September 2019. The ability to teach some mathematics in Years 7-9 would be an advantage.
Find out all you need to know about working for the BSN Senior School Voorschoten in our recruitment brochure.
Why you?
This is a new post, due to expansion and the successful candidate will join two other computing teachers in the delivery of our curriculum. The BSN is a 1:1 device school with all students and teachers using Surface Pro. CANVAS is our VLE.
Why this role?
Computing is a vibrant and growing subject in the Senior School. Pupils in Key Stage 3 receive one lesson per week, covering a mix of Information Technology, Digital Literacy and Computer Science strands. In Year 7, students follow an Introductory Computing Driving License course, which includes basic ICT skills, physical computing elements with microbits and robots, and app development. Programming is a key skill for all year groups, with repeated exposure to it in a variety of forms ranging from Blocks coding to Processing and Python. In Year 8, students explore web development as well as Scratch programming and Artificial Intelligence. By Year 9, students are following a preparatory course for GCSE Computer Science that allows them to gauge their interest in following it through to GCSE, for which we enjoy a healthy intake. In the Sixth Form, students can take A-Level Computer Science as a linear course over two years, which includes an NEA Project stage. GCSE students have five lessons over the two-week timetable period, and A-Level students have ten.
Extra-curricular clubs on offer include coding, robotics and Blender animation. Physical computing is developing and we are extending our Schemes of Work to include microbits, Raspberry Pi, and other simple robotics devices. We have recently enjoyed two very successful Computing trips to London to enhance our students’ learning. We would be particularly interested in innovative and dynamic teachers who could contribute to these aspects of Computing in the Lower School, as well as being competent and capable at engagingly teaching programming skills to all students.
Applications should reach us by midnight (CET) on: 3 February 2019
About The British School in The Netherlands
- The British School in The Netherlands
- Vrouw Avenweg 422, Den Haag
- 2493 WX
- Netherlands
At BSN you are free to truly TEACH. With small classes, motivated students, excellent facilities and resources, you can concentrate on what you do best. You’ll receive outstanding classroom support. Our Ed Tech strategy ensures the learning benefits are firmly in focus and provides the best tools for great learning to occur. Your students benefit from an extensive range of co-curricular activities, trips and visits. All this is reflected in our exam results, which are consistently outstanding.
The Netherlands is a fantastic place to LIVE. It’s international and welcoming with well-connected transportation and good infrastructure. Here you can enjoy a high standard of living. Do as the Dutch do and ride your bike to work. Be prepared, we have seasons! Whether you’re single, raising a family, or seeking a new adventure with your partner, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to meet new people and socialise.
Working at BSN means ample opportunities to LEARN. Your continuing professional development is important - we provide a world-class range of opportunities through our International Leadership Academy (ILA) and Language Centre. There are many opportunities to advance your career with a position of responsibility. You can benefit from coaching or maybe you want to be a mentor yourself. As part of a thriving community of 80+ nationalities, you can learn a lot from your peers.
Our school comprises 5 campuses, click on their names to take a virtual tour! Junior School Leidschenveen (JSL), Senior School Leidschenveen (SSL), Junior School Vlaskamp (JSV), Junior School Diamanthorst (JSD) and Senior School Voorschoten (SSV).
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