We are seeking a passionate Teacher of Italian to join our dynamic and international Senior School Voorschoten campus (SSV) of The British School in the Netherlands starting as soon as possible.

This is a short term cover role until July 2026.

The Role

This part-time (60%) position predominantly involves teaching native and near-native Italian speakers as part of our Personal Languages programme for Years 1013. Students in this programme work towards internationally recognised GCSE and A-Level qualifications in Italian.

Additionally we offer Italian Ab Initio as part of the Language Acquisition course in the IB Diploma and Career-related Programme.

As a key member of our team you will also contribute to the development of the Modern Foreign Languages Department and participate in extracurricular activities that promote language learning and cultural enrichment.

Responsibilities:

• Teach Italian to GCSE A-Level and IB Ab Initio students

• Develop engaging lessons tailored to an international student body.

• Support native and near-native Italian speakers in the Personal Languages Programme.

• Integrate EdTech into teaching and learning (training available if needed).

• Contribute to language department development and extracurricular activities.

The Candidate

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Recognised teaching qualification.

• Experience teaching GCSE A-Level or IB Italian (or willingness to train in these curricula).

• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to an international school environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Passion for language teaching and cultural education.

Desirable:

• Experience teaching native speakers.

• Experience working in an international school setting.

About the Modern Foreign Languages Faculty at SSV:

• We offer Dutch French German and Spanish as core languages.

• Staff and students use Lenovo laptops as part of our 1:1 EdTech initiative.

• The department is lively collaborative and student-focused.

• Excellent professional development opportunities available.

Application Process:

If youre excited about this opportunity please follow these steps to apply:

1. Download and complete the Application Formon your desktop*.

2. 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.

3. If you have any questions regarding the application process please feel free to contact us at .

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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: Monday 9th February 2026

Start date: as soon as possible

Please note only applicants with the right to work in the Netherlands will be considered for this role.

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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