Health Care Officer
The British School in The Netherlands is looking to appoint a part- time (0.6 FTE) Health Care Officer to join our Senior School Voorschoten (SSV) campus.
About the BSN
The British School in The Netherlands (BSN) is a leading international school, fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. At BSN, we take pride in providing a high standard of education, blending the best of British and Dutch traditions, and promoting excellence in all areas of learning.
The Role
The Health and Wellbeing Team at SSV consists of Health Care Officers and School Counsellors, all working closely with the Heads of Year to provide comprehensive health and pastoral support.
The Health Care Officer will support over 600 students aged 11-18, providing:
First aid
Holistic support
Care planning
Trip medical risk assessments
Multidisciplinary liaison
As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will play a key role in ensuring the wellbeing of students and helping them thrive in a safe and healthy school environment.
The Candidate
We are looking for applicants who meet the following criteria:
A current Nursing qualification from a recognised governing body, with regular re-registration linked to ongoing professional development.
Ideally, recent experience working with teenagers and providing first aid.
A commitment to actively contributing to the promotion of a safe and healthy environment for students and staff.
A strong focus on providing holistic health support to students, including care planning, risk assessments, and multidisciplinary liaison.
Application Process:
If you’re excited about this opportunity, please follow these steps to apply:
Download and complete the Application Form on your desktop*.
Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button below, where you will be able to upload the completed Application Form along with any additional documents that support your application.
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact us at Recruitment@britishschool.nl.
*If you are applying through an external job board (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.), please navigate to our Careers Site to download the Application Form, as the link may not function via these platforms.
Important: Please do not send documents directly to the schools or submit CVs, as these will not be considered. Only Application Forms submitted via this platform will be reviewed.
The closing date for applications: Friday, 11 September 2026 at 10:00.
Start date: as soon as possible, the contract is for a 1 year fixed period.
Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint and close the advert before the deadline if we find an exceptional candidate.
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.
For more information, please visit our website or take our virtual tour.