EAL Teacher
Den Haag - Netherlands
Job Summary
We are currently looking for a part-time (0.4FTE) Teacher of EAL to join our Senior School Leidschenveen from August 2026.
The role will initially be based at Senior School Leidschenveen (SSL) and may require the candidate to work in another campus in the future.
At the BSN we are passionate about a high challenge high support approach to language acquisition and aim to deliver a progressive syllabus that guides students through essential first steps integrated content language learning and continued academic literacy support. We believe that the mainstream curriculum provides the ideal vehicle for language development and we base our teaching materials on texts and genres from across the secondary curriculum.
We aim to:
Develop student confidence and promote a positive learner identity.
Develop functional English so students can meet their needs and take full advantage of the opportunities on offer throughout the school.
Develop the academic speaking and listening skills students need to access and respond to a demanding curriculum.
Develop accuracy in reading and writing so students can express themselves clearly and follow the conventions of different academic genres.
The role
You will be teaching small mixed ability groups of KS3 and KS4 students as well as working in-class to support language development in mainstream subjects. You will be expected to contribute to the EAL learning environment and the school by promoting academic literacy and additive bilingualism to support the development of the whole child.
What you will bring
We would like to hear from highly qualified language specialists who are passionate about working with students aged 11 to eventually 18. Candidates will be used to assessing individual language needs and supporting progress with engaging and challenging tasks. You will also have significant experience in scaffolding language for learning at all levels and be able to create your own resources to support language development across the curriculum. Candidates should also be interested in team teaching and building close relationships with subject departments. A working knowledge of mainstream subject curricula and experience of teaching IGCSE ESL IELTS or similar would be an advantage. Bilingual candidates are particularly welcome to apply.
The salary range for this position is 451615 - 614586 gross EUR monthly (full-time) depending on experience. All figures shown are including the 9% holiday allowance.
Application Procedure:
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The closing date for applications: Monday 25 May 2026 at 10:00 CEST
Start date: August 2026- 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 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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
The British School in The Netherlands (BSN) is a co-educational international school for ages 3-18 in The Hague, with a thriving community of 80+ nationalities.