French Teacher / Professeur de français

The British School in The Netherlands is looking to appoint a French Teacher to join our Senior School Voorschoten (SSV) campus on a part-time basis (50% teaching and 30% language assistant). 

Are you an ambitious, enthusiastic teacher with experience of teaching French? Are you determined to follow an international career path? This position could be the perfect match for you.

Why us?

We are looking for a qualified French Teacher, who will also contribute as a French Teaching Assistant, preferably with experience teaching in the British system, to join our large, friendly and diverse Languages Department. At Senior School Voorschoten, all our students have the opportunity to learn Dutch, French, German and Spanish. We also offer a Personal Languages Programme for those students who are proficient with a language. The department is lively and collaborative, and our students are highly motivated. All staff and students are issued with laptops as part of the school’s 1:1 initiative. 

The Role:

All students learn French in Year 7 and have the opportunity to continue studying the language up to Year 13, when they can choose to study the A Level, the IBDP or the IBCP programmes. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering engaging French language lessons to students in Years 7 to 13 (including native French speakers), equipping them with the necessary skills for proficiency and cultural appreciation. Additionally, you will be assisting some of our French teachers to enhance the overall learning experience of our students. You will ensure that all students are given the best possible opportunity to learn, progress and attain success. This requires the teacher to create a safe, secure and nurturing environment where motivational and inspiring teaching can create confident and competent young people.

Main responsibilities:

• Teaching of French from Year 7 to Year 13 students, including the GCSE, A Level and IB programmes at a consistently high standard; 

• Plan and prepare lessons in advance and in collaboration with colleagues; use learning objectives from the relevant curricular and BSN guidance;

• Assess student progress and provide impactful feedback in line with best practice and the BSN guidance; 

• Record and report on the development, progress, effort and attainment of the students;

• Communicate with the students and their parents about their development, progress and attainment in line with BSN guidance; 

• A willingness to contribute to the BSN co-curricular programme for students;

• Attend parents’ evenings, staff meetings, conferences and workshops;

• Plan lessons and prepare homework for students;

• Prepare students for their examinations, including oral exams;

• Complete reports as per the school reporting schedule;

• Enhance the cultural awareness of the target language countries amongst students and staff.

Personal responsibilities: 

• Have clear expectations and routines for classroom management in line with BSN guidance;

• Take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in the classrooms and around the campus;

• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to students’ needs to involve and motivate them;

• Maintain good relationships with students, exercising appropriate authority, and acting decisively when necessary;

• Carry out other duties as timetabled or when reasonably required to do so outside of timetabling e.g. class cover, when no other cover is available;

• Promote positive behaviour expectations when on duty before, during or after school;

• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the BSN, including the pastoral responsibilities of all students;

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support;

• Take responsibility for improving personal teaching practice through appropriate professional development including developing digital literacy skills;

• Carry out other duties that the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher/s, members of the SLT or CEO/Principal may reasonably and from time to time require.

Qualifications and Experience:

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

• Fluency in all four skill areas of the language;

• Experience of working with language students;

• Experience of teaching French across all Key Stages desirable;

• Experience of working preferably in a UK School or in an international school environment with the British curriculum, including GCSEs, A levels and IB;

• Knowledge and experience of use of ICT in an educational context;

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;

• Ability to work autonomously as well as to work as a member of a team;

• Flexible and co-operative approach to work.

What we offer:

• Working with highly motivated pupils; 

• An effective and purposeful teaching and learning environment;

• Excellent induction and CPD;

• Surface Pro device and state-of-the-art ICT provision;

• Supportive line management;

• Opportunities to link with other subject areas in school and other schools internationally.

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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