Supply Teacher (Primary School) - Early Years & Junior Schools

We are seeking experienced, passionate Class Teachers to provide support throughout the school year in our Primary School section (Early Years and Junior Schools), during planned or unplanned teacher absences, on a Supply basis. . The work is offered on a Supply / zero-hour contract basis and will suit individuals who live within commuting distance of the school, and are available to work on a flexible basis. This may include flexibility to work at short notice.

Successful candidates should ideally be UK-qualified teachers (or similar), with experience teaching children aged 3-5, 5-7, and 7-11 years - ideally within the British curriculum. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Education and/or post-graduate teaching qualifications (e.g. PGCE/PGDE or similar). In our Early Years School we prefer applicants with Early Childhood Education certification.

Supply work is offered on a zero-hour contract basis. Supply work requires flexible availability, sometimes at short-notice, to cover for planned or unplanned staff absences. Supply work is varied and interesting and offers an excellent opportunity to familiarise yourself with our school's curriculum & processes, and can lead to further work opportunities at the school.  

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. We currently have 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 offer the best in British education to our students, and a welcoming and inclusive environment for our staff.

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 access children’s progress, maintain records, and provide written reports to parents and carers in accordance with school policies.      
• 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 the maximum of his/her capability, providing children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent learners.  
• To create a secure, happy, stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the highest standards of organization 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 that are based on mutual respect, and ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities, and discipline are promoted in everyday classroom organization and practice.

Person specification

• Experience in teaching/working with Early Years or Primary-aged pupils (children aged 3-6 and 6-12 years)
• 3+ years of experience working with the English National Curriculum  (or similar)
• UK teaching qualifications (B.Ed and/or PGCE) or higher (Junior School) 
• OR Early Childhood teaching certification (Early Years School)
• Experience teaching EAL children useful  (children aged 3-6 years)
• Experience in and an understanding of a wide range of learning abilities  
• Professional understanding of the educational needs of children  
• International School experience is desirable

Desirable skills & experience

• Excellent English language skills (verbal & written) 
• Excellent organizational and classroom skills  
• Good communication skills 
• Flexible, cooperative approach to work  
• Strong IT skills to support teaching and learning  
• Good understanding of assessment for learning  
• Ability to work effectively with others and as part of a team  
• A proactive approach to continual professional development  
• Positive, good-humoured, and a willingness to learn

Applications Process

Candidates should use the TES application process and ensure that they complete the required application form in full, and include a cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Ruth Sanderson, and the contact details for two referees.

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).