Chief Executive Officer
The British School in The Netherlands
Netherlands
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 3 January 2025
Job overview
The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) is one of Europe's largest and most successful British international schools. With four campuses based in and around The Hague, we have a roll of around 2,000 students aged 3-18. Approximately 20% of our student body is British, with 80% coming from nearly 90 other countries. Our students consistently achieve outstanding results in all fields - from Foundation level to examination outcomes at GCSE, and A Levels, BTEC and IB, in the Sixth Form. Our Sixth Form leavers gain entry to top universities around the world and pursue studies in an incredible range of fields and disciplines.
The Board of Governors now seeks an outstanding candidate to provide vision, challenge, motivation, and support for a strong team of seasoned Headteachers, Central Services Leaders, and our diverse client community to further improve educational outcomes for our children and young people. This is an extraordinary opportunity for a progressive but considered strategic thinker who can drive our vision for the school's continuing development, taking account of the dynamics of the modern and international environment in which we operate and into which our students will enter.
This is a demanding but immensely interesting post—an exciting opportunity for someone with energy who enjoys leadership, has a passion and vision for education, can manage a large and diverse organisation, and values working in an international context. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills—a ‘people person’ able to motivate and inspire with a considered, open-minded, and inclusive approach. They will enjoy working in a dynamic, modern, and forward-thinking organisation and relish the chance to contribute and positively influence the lives of a wonderful body of students—many of whom, as part of the next generation, will take up leadership positions in international organisations and companies in the future. The position will suit a calm, confident, integrative leader—a consolidating force—with vision, the ability to inspire greatness in others, the courage to face dynamic challenges and the creativity to look for innovative solutions.
The British School in the Netherlands aspires to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of its student intake. They welcome applications from a broad range of backgrounds and contexts.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to The British School in the Netherlands on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments or click the link below, using reference FBRMA. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours).
Applications should be received by midday on Friday 3rd January 2025.
Attached documents
About The British School in The Netherlands
- The British School in The Netherlands
- Vrouw Avenweg 422, Den Haag
- 2493 WX
- Netherlands
Accreditation
The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) has successfully achieved accreditation from the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The school has met all five standards for Compliance and four standards for Accreditation, reflecting its commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience. Additionally, the BSN has been awarded the prestigious Beacon Status for excellence in student welfare.
The Beacon Status, awarded for outstanding student welfare, highlights the BSN’s comprehensive approach to supporting its students. The school’s initiatives, such as the 'Healthy Minds' programme and the robust pastoral care system, promote students’ physical and mental wellbeing from the moment they join the school and throughout their time at The British School. The synergy between the Health Care, Pastoral, and wellbeing staff highlights the school at its best, harnessing the staff’s expertise and dedication to provide the best for the students and broader BSN community.
About the BSN
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 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
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 and our Central Services teams are based in the outskirts of the city in Voorburg. 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 90 different nationalities (students and staff). We offer competitive salaries; attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support.
BSN Careers
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Diversity & Equality
The BSN is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all its staff and students. We have recently established a dedicated cross-campus diversity and equality working group for our staff and parents.
We encourage and invite candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for our vacancies.
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 at least 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 employment will be addressed during interview.
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