English as an Additional Language (EAL) Teacher

We are looking for an experienced and qualified EAL (English as an Additional Language) teacher with a strong background in supporting multilingual learners. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in EAL strategies, relevant qualifications, and previous experience in delivering high-quality language support.  

Junior School Vlaskamp campus, in The Hague, has around 450 children on role from Foundation Stage 1 up to Year 6 and is proud to be an internationally diverse community including children from over 80 different nationalities. We offer a wide range of support and interventions for students who have Additional Educational Needs, as we believe that all students are entitled to receive a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which provides them with an equal opportunity to develop their full potential. We are proud of our record of including children with additional needs into mainstream classes, although on occasion the provision of a designated Learning Support Assistant may be required to meet the learning needs of some children. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Contributing to the EAL and whole school learning environment by promoting (or advocating for) an environment where the social and academic needs of all multilingual learners are met, and celebrating the diversity of our school community; 

• Working in partnership within the EAL team and with Class Teachers to support individual students and small groups in the early stages of English acquisition, ensuring access to the curriculum.  

• Work in collaboration with other EAL leads and teams across the organisation to plan for and develop provision for all learners 

• Co-plan and scaffold learning with teaching teams, advocating for the needs of children who continue to develop their language skills. This may include leading small groups, co-teaching, and designing short and medium term learning plans that are parallel to whole class learning and tailored to individual needs.  

• Engage and communicate effectively with parents, teachers, and teaching assistants to support each child’s progress and wellbeing.  

Qualifications and Experience: 

• Qualified Teacher, with a recognised degree and teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE or a B.Ed.);  

• Experience of working preferably in a British School or in an international school environment with the British curriculum; 

• Prior experience in a primary school. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Fluent in English; 

• Team player – enjoy collaboration with colleagues; 

• Interpersonal skills - maintain excellent relationships with students, staff and parents; 

• Have a flexible and patient approach to their role; 

• Caring attitude and confidence with working with groups of children is essential 

• An understanding of the developmental stages of language acquisition  

What we offer: 

The BSN offers challenging and rewarding careers where professional development is encouraged and supported. We are very lucky to have an enthusiastic and highly professional body of staff who are passionate about children and learning. You can expect to be working with motivated pupils, state of the art facilities and talented colleagues, who promote excellence in all aspects of the school.  

Life in the Netherlands: 

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 

Safer Recruitment

The BSN 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 two supervisory references (including current employer's), checks on social media accounts and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in your application will be addressed during interview. 

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 where our 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 80 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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