PE Teacher
The British School in The Netherlands is seeking a full-time teacher of Physical Education to join the busy PE department at the Leidschenveen campus Den Haag across both our Junior and Senior schools. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of the schools vision & values and will be expected to make a significant contribution to the extra curricular programme.
The PE department aims to develop an intrinsic love of sport and physical activity by delivering engaging and challenging lessons that enable students to develop the skills and knowledge needed to access sport. We use sport and physical activity to develop positive character traits developing our students holistically and equipping them with the skills to overcome future challenges.
The excellent on-site facilities include two large sports halls a fitness suite astro turf and access to both grass and 4G pitches. You will be supported by a friendly and forward thinking cohort of teachers.
We require a person with the following essential criteria:
Bachelors degree and QTS (with Physical Education specialisation).
Minimum of 2 years full time teaching in the UK National Curriculum.
The ability to create engaging and challenging lessons.
Prepared to teach across all Key Stages and to adapt your teaching style and practice to meet the needs of learners.
Prepared to contribute to a busy extra-curricular sports programme.
As one of Europes premier British international schools the BSN is a vibrant diverse and well-established employer. We offer challenging and rewarding careers where professional development is encouraged.
Application Process:
If youre excited about this opportunity please follow these steps to apply:
Download and complete the Application Formon your desktop*.
Submit your application by clicking the Apply button below where you will be able to upload the completed Application Form along with a motivational letter which should be no longer than two sides of A4 and addressed to Karren van Zoest indicating how your experience to date has prepared you for this position.
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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:Sunday 8th February 2026 at 00:00 CET
Start date: August 2026 (with a possible start April 2026) the contract is for a 1 year fixed period.
Initial round of video interviews via Cammio: Friday 13th February 2026.
Final interviews (MS Teams or face-to face) : week beginning Monday 9th March 2026.
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 employers) 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 Europes 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 theres a real opportunity to make a difference. Youll 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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