Teacher - Science (Senior School) - January 2025 start

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Science Teacher to join the Senior School's teaching team in the current 2024/2025 school year. Availability to start by January 2025 when the Spring Term commences is essential. The initial contract will be for a period of twelve months, January to December 2025, and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Responsible for teaching Science at Key Stage 3, and possibly Biology and/or Physics at Key Stage 4 & 5, you will work within our Science department to ensure the effective and high quality delivery of the UK national curriculum to students aged 11 - 18 years (including GCSEs & A-Levels). The successful candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification (ideally PGCE and/or B. Education), and a minimum three/four years' experience of teaching in a UK school or an international school (with the same or similar curriculum environment).

The British School of Amsterdam is a leading international school, providing world-class learning for children from 3 to 18 years. We follow an enhanced version of the National Curriculum for England, including GCSE and A Level programmes, with over 1,100 pupils enrolled in Early Years School (3-6 years), Junior School (6-11 years) and Senior School (11-18 years). Our school is committed to providing the best of British international education, and the nurturing, inspiring and empowering of students to achieve their full potential.

Role and Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare curriculum for assigned timetabled classes and groups, taking into consideration the differing educational needs of the pupils
• Develop appropriate and differentiated schemes of work to ensure that the aims and objectives for the teaching of Science are delivered    
• Monitor and track pupils’ achievements at regular intervals, subject to the instructions of the Head of Department or other senior colleagues  
• Secure and sustain effective teaching of each subject, including evaluation of quality of teaching and standards of pupils’ achievements, and setting targets for improvement  
• Ensure the discipline and safety of all pupils in the assigned groups and classes
• Deliver high quality teaching, learning, and curriculum development across the Key Stages  
• Keep up to date with subject development and take part in in-service training
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for internal and external examinations
• Make provision for students of differing ability in all subjects
• Create a stimulating class environment that promotes and encourages pupils to feel empowered and taking ownership of their learning
• Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within the curriculum
• Create a culture of achievement where students wish to do their best and are rewarded for doing so
• Perform the roles and responsibilities of a form tutor, working closely with the pastoral team to provide care and support for the well-being of the pupils
• Demonstrate and inspire an enthusiastic and committed approach to extra-curricular activities
• Participate in meetings relating to the curriculum and organisation of the school
• Take part in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum and organisation of the school
• Consult and liaise with parents and attend meetings    
• Participate in professional development and training
• Be involved in the development and delivery of extra-curricular activities and opportunities across the Key Stages
• Work collaboratively with other members of the school
• Identify appropriate resources for the subject and ensure they are used effectively and safely, including off-site facilities and school residential trips
• Develop and implement subject policies, plans, target, and practices
• Participate in the break duty rota, as assigned
• Undertake cover duties for colleagues, as assigned
• Carry out such other duties as are necessary to meet the needs of the school (as directed by the Head of Senior School and Principal)
• Be a champion for innovation and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate a flexible approach in the role

Person specification

Experience

• Minimum three/four years’ experience of teaching in a UK school or an international school (for the British curriculum, or similar)
• Experience teaching Science across Key Stage 3
• Experience teaching Physics/Biology at Key Stage 4 & 5 is desirable
• Experience teaching GCSEs and A levels is desirable
• Experience of teaching pupils with English as an additional language
• This teaching position is not suitable for NQTs

Essential skills, knowledge and abilities

• UK qualified teacher with a recognised teaching qualification
• The ability to work with a range of pupils at all levels
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Positive, good-humoured, and enthusiastic manner
• Enthusiasm that can inspire others
• Proficient ICT and EdTech skills
• Desire to teach in an international school environment

Applications process

Candidates should use the TES application process and complete the application form in full (where possible). Applications should include a covering letter addressed to the Principal, Mrs Ruth Sanderson, and the contact details for two referees. The closing date for applications is Monday, 21 October 2024, and interviews will commence shortly after the closing date.

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).

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The British School of Amsterdam is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our pupils and wider society, and leads to a cognitive diversity which promotes excellence in all areas.