Principal
The British School of Amsterdam
Netherlands
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01/08/2025
- Apply by:
- 1 November 2024
Job overview
Independent - Coeducational - Ages 3-18 - Day - COBIS - BSO - HMC
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a thriving and vibrant school in Amsterdam.
The British School of Amsterdam (BSA) is seeking to appoint an inspirational leader who will build on the successful Principalship of Mrs Ruth Sanderson.
The BSA was founded in 1978, as a coeducational and not-for-profit school and has grown quickly to become a leading British international school offering quality education to over 1,100 pupils. The School offers a forward looking, forward thinking approach and is a thriving international community which nurtures, inspires and empowers everyone to be the best they can be.
At The British School of Amsterdam we follow the British Schools curriculum leading to GCSEs and A-Levels, and we are a non-selective independent school accredited by the UK Government as a British School Overseas (BSO) and also a proud member of COBIS, HMC and AoBSO. High quality teaching and learning and the very best pastoral care and extra-curricular provision lie at the very heart of the School.
The position offers an exciting opportunity for a strong, personable and charismatic leader to make a real impact, through inspirational and positive leadership. The post commands a competitive salary.
The Supervisory Board are looking to appoint a Principal who will have had success internationally or in the UK who can perpetuate The BSA’s success and can offer inspired people-centred leadership.
The British School of Amsterdam is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks, online search and other safeguarding checks, and overseas checks (where appropriate).
How to Apply
To apply for this position please visit https://www.anthonymillard.co.uk/vacancy/thebritishschoolofamsterdam, or for an informal discussion please contact:
Wendy Ellis: wendy@anthonymillard.co.uk
Caroline Spencer: caroline@anthonymillard.co.uk
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About The British School of Amsterdam
The British School of Amsterdam is a not-for-profit international school providing world-class teaching and learning for children from 3 to 18 years old. Since its inception in 1978, we have grown quickly to become a leading British international school offering quality education to over 1,100 pupils enrolled at the school across three sections: Early Years (3-6 years), Juniors (6-11 years) and Seniors (11-18 years).
At The British School of Amsterdam we follow the British Schools curriculum and we are, proudly, a non-selective school with high expectations of all pupils. As a school, we seek to develop inquiring, imaginative, fascinated, knowledgeable and caring young people with an eagerness for knowledge and a sense of value.
We offer the best in British education to our students, and a welcoming and inclusive work environment for more than 210 staff members. Our staff are the school's greatest asset; they are professional, caring, committed and work together, whatever their role, to provide the best possible education for the children in our care.
We are accredited by the UK Government as a British School Overseas (BSO) offering the National Curriculum for England leading to GCSEs and A-Levels, and we are also proud members of COBIS (Council of British International Schools), HMC (The Head's Conference), and AoBSO (Association of British Schools Overseas).
In a recent BSO inspection report, the school was described as “… providing high quality education, much of which is outstanding”.
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