Teacher of Physical Education (Maternity Cover)
The British School in the Netherlands (BSN) is seeking a full-time Teacher of Physical Education (PE) to join the dynamic PE department at the Leidschenveen campus in The Hague. This role spans both our Junior and Senior schools. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of the school’s vision and values and will play a key role in the extra-curricular programme.
This role is a temporary maternity cover from 29 April 2025 to 17 October 2025.
The BSN is one of Europe’s leading British international schools and the oldest non-profit international school in the Netherlands. Established in 1931 and spread across four stunning campuses, the BSN has a well-earned reputation for providing outstanding education to over 2,000 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 80 nationalities. As a non-selective school, we are proud to be an innovative role model, promoting high-quality educational practices.
The PE department aims to inspire an intrinsic love of sport and physical activity by delivering engaging and challenging lessons that help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to participate in sport. We use sport and physical activity as a means to build positive character traits, supporting the holistic development of our students and equipping them with the resilience and skills needed to overcome future challenges.
Our on-site facilities are excellent and include:
Two large sports halls.
A fitness suite.
Astro turf.
Access to both grass and 4G pitches.
You will join a friendly and forward-thinking team of teachers who are committed to delivering high-quality PE lessons and programmes.
We are looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and QTS (with Physical Education specialisation).
A minimum of 2 years’ full-time teaching experience in the UK National Curriculum.
The ability to create engaging and challenging lessons.
A willingness to teach across all Key Stages and adapt teaching style and practices to meet the needs of all learners.
A commitment to contributing to a busy extra-curricular sports programme.
The following experience would be advantageous:
Teaching in Foundation Stage (FS), Key Stage 1 (KS1), and Key Stage 2 (KS2) and/or Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).
Teaching GCSE PE.
Teaching IB Sport & Health Science.
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.
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Closing date for applications: Monday, 27 January 2025, at 08:00 CEST.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to appoint and close the advertisement prior to the deadline if an exceptional candidate is identified.
Please note only applicants with the right to work in the Netherlands will be considered for this role. Please check your visa and residency permit status before applying.
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) and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in CVs will be address during interview.
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