Your British School in the Netherlands (BSN) journey starts here

Life at the BSN is rich, varied, and rewarding. If you are ready for the next step in your career, within a welcoming and supportive international community, then join us and benefit from outstanding resources and facilities with excellent continuing professional development opportunities and a fantastic location with a high standard of living as well as a relaxed, supportive and purposeful atmosphere.

Our teaching and learning staff are supported by teams of professionals with diverse expertise from our dedicated support services teams. Every member of staff plays a role in fulfilling our mission; to deliver academic excellence and create inspiring places for children and young people to learn and grow into confident individuals.

Safer Recruitment is very important to us

The British School in the Netherlands 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 current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps will be addressed during interview. 

How we hire

Our hiring process is thorough, to ensure we make the right decision and to help you to decide if we're the right fit for you. It is also an important part of our culture; we care about our teams and building an inclusive workplace and that begins with our hiring process. Whilst the process might differ slightly for different roles or teams, the following basics apply.

1. Application form & motivation letter

   First step is completing our Application Form where you can tailor your experience to the position. You will be expected to write a motivation letter explaining your experience as well as the reasons for applying.

2. Cammio interview

   You may be asked to complete an automated video interview via a system called Cammio. This allows more flexibility in our hiring process and gives you the chance to bring your experience to life. You will be asked up to 5 questions and given a pre-determined time to answer them.

3. First interview

   The hiring team takes a deeper dive into your experience and what you could bring to the role and team. We may ask you to complete a task to demonstrate your skills. e.g. teaching staff will undertake a lesson.

4. Final interview

   Congratulations, you made it to the very last stage! This phase will focus on identifying who will be the right fit for the team

Diversity and Equality

The British School in the Netherlands is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for all of 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.

Interested in joining us?

If you are passionate about doing your best work and having fun along the way browse our current positions, learn about who we are and what we offer. We would love to meet you.

The BSN is a wonderful place to work, we have passionate teachers and support staff who devote themselves to creating a vibrant community and inspiring pupils. The quality of the education is largely dependent upon the quality of its staff. If you are interested in joining our friendly, respectful and fun place to work, click on the position below for more information on how to apply.

When applying to any position at our school, you will need to complete our Application Form; other formats such as a CV's will not be accepted.

What we offer

• 9% holiday allowance in addition to your gross salary.

• BSN Pension Scheme with BeFrank.

• Various health and wellbeing initiatives.

• Bike and computer loan schemes (certain limits apply).

Good to know

• The working hours for teaching staff are 32.5 per week. A term time contract will be offered.

• The working hours for support staff are 35 per week. There are 33.5 holidays per year in addition to BSN and public holidays.

• Staff who are recruited from abroad receive additional benefits to help settle into the Netherlands.

Our staff

Listen to the experience and background of our Head of Dutch who is one of our dedicated staff at our Senior School Voorschoten campus.