Teacher of English

We are currently seeking a Teacher of English to work at our Senior School Voorschoten (SSV) campus, just outside of The Hague, from 28 August 2023.

The School:

The British School in the Netherlands is arranged into four separate campuses. The Senior School Voorschoten is a large, modern and very well equipped campus in Voorschoten, which serves international students as well as local students from the surrounding area.

Our senior school is situated in the town of Voorschoten, between the Hague and Leiden with excellent public transport, motorway and bicycle connections from the surrounding areas (10 minutes by train to the centre of the Hague). This is an exciting time to join one of the oldest British International schools in Europe as we continue to cement our reputation both locally and globally. We largely follow the British National Curriculum at KS3 and KS4 and offer multiple post-16 academic pathways (including IB, A-Level and BTEC) serving nearly 900 students of 80 different nationalities. Our student body is motivated to succeed, our families are hugely supportive and our colleagues are welcoming, innovative and of the highest calibre. Our students’ destinations vary greatly, including Oxford, Cambridge and LSE as well as the leading Universities in the Netherlands and globally.

The Role:

We are looking for a passionate teacher who is ambitious for our students and excited to work as part of our friendly and committed team. Successful applicants will have the skills and experience to teach English Language and English Literature throughout Key Stages 3 – 5 including A Level and IBDP.

We follow a curriculum aligned to that of England and Wales and work with the Eduqas exam board for both GCSE and A Level. We also offer extra-curricular activities such as Creative Writing Club, Drama Club, BBC News Day and many more, so we are particularly interested in attracting innovative teachers who would enthusiastically contribute to these and wider co-curricular aspects of school life.

As a Microsoft Showcase School, educational technology is well embedded in our practices and all students and staff use a Surface Pro device to support teaching and learning.

This teaching post would be suitable for both recently qualified and more experienced teachers. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• a record of delivering consistently high-quality lessons
• energy, creativity and a spirit of innovation 
• strong interpersonal skills
• a passion for working in education 

What we offer: 

• a modern environment for teaching and learning
•  excellent induction and CPD
• Surface Pro device and state-of-the-art ICT provision
• supportive line management
• opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally

Life in The Netherlands:

The Netherlands is one of the most welcoming of all EU member countries to professionals working abroad and is a very pleasant country in which to live and work. The Netherlands regularly tops surveys on child wellbeing.

The working language of The BSN is English. The Dutch are excellent linguists and English is widely spoken by around 70% of the population.

Transport services and connections are excellent - our campuses are located in The Hague, just 30 or so minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol airport, or in the other direction, from the Hoek of Holland ferry terminal. Public transport is fast, reliable and generally good value for money, but many choose the truly Dutch option of cycling, making good use of the highly developed network of cycle paths.

There is much more you can find out about the school and living in The Netherlands from our website - www.britishschool.nl

Application Process:

Applications should include a CV and letter of motivation (no longer than two sides of A4), addressed to Patrick Heuff, Headteacher, explaining your interest in the post and how your experience and personal attributes will be a good match for this important role at the BSN.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to appoint and close the advert before the deadline if we find an exceptional candidate.

Position start date: 28 August 2023

The closing date for applications: Thursday, 23 March 2023 at 1700 CEST.

First Interview: If your application is successful you may be invited to an initial online video interview.

Safer Recruitment:

The BSN is an equal opportunities employer and is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes: verification of qualifications; obtaining two supervisory references (including current employer's) and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in CVs will be addressed during interview.

As one of Europe’s leading British international schools, the BSN is a vibrant, diverse and well-established yet innovative employer. We have 4 school campuses in and around The Hague. Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll work within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries, attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.