Teacher - PE
The British School in The Netherlands
The Hague
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 March 2019
Job overview
Junior Leidschenveen (JSL) is looking to appoint an exceptional Physical Education practitioner from September 2019 This is an exciting opportunity to work together with a newly appointed Head of PE, to further develop our sports provision for both Junior and Senior Schools as well as working in collaboration with the Physical Education teams across the BSN. Our vision is to create a highly successful and cohesive 3-18 PE team and curriculum on the Leidschenveen site.
Junior School Leidschenveen is an established, outstanding 3-11 campus whilst Senior School Leidschenveen (SSL) will be entering its second year of existence with about 100 students in Years 7 & 8, ultimately growing to provide education until 18.
The successful candidate will be an experienced PE teacher who enjoys working collaboratively and is enthusiastic about supporting the wider BSN school activities. Experience in coaching gymnastics to support the BSN competitive level Gymnastics Team would be an advantage.
Initially the majority of teaching will be based around Yrs 1-6 (as well as providing support and advice for the Early Years teams) but there may be opportunities to develop in the senior school (SSL) as the school grows.
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 true. 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 an Adult Learning Centre where our Language Centre, Professional Development Academy and Central Services teams are based. 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.
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