a fully qualified Physics teacher who is also an excellent practitioner in the classroom, with a solid understanding of the British education system (international experience is desirable)
a dedication to the co-curricular life of the school
someone who is able to impart passion for their subject in the classroom and beyond
a person with a commitment to supporting and promoting safeguarding, student welfare, equality and diversity.
The Role:
The Chemistry department at the British School in the Netherlands (SSV) is staffed by 4 Chemistry teachers, alongside a dedicated technician. As well as working within the Chemistry department, you would be part of a large Science faculty made up of 16 highly talented members of staff, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow by working together. The atmosphere in the department is collegiate, supportive and humorous and the team works well together to achieve goals. You can expect to work with students who are eager to learn and at the BSN, you can truly teach.
The department is exceptionally well resourced, both through digital resources and experimental equipment and we are always willing to invest in new ideas to add to the repertoire of what we do.
In Chemistry, we believe in helping the students to learn 21st Century skills, ensuring the students learn how to think for themselves and become independent thinkers and doers. As a result, the Chemistry department at the BSN has an excellent record of student achievement, with many students achieving the maximum possible grades in the courses they take. Our students ask questions about the subject that are truly insightful. Being able to support the students with their questions in a way that helps them to connect together the bigger picture in Chemistry is a key aim for the department.
In the BSN, the students take either Separate Sciences or Trilogy (AQA) during Key Stage 4 and can then choose between the International Baccalaureate and International A Level (Edexcel) programmes during Key Stage 5. Having experience in both programmes would be an advantage for any applicant. Chemistry is a popular subject and is one of the most chosen subjects for IB and A Level in the school.
