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Welcome to The BSN

At The British School in The Netherlands (The BSN) we are committed to providing an international, inspirational and individual education for all of our students, encompassing high academic achievement as well as a broad and balanced experience that develops the whole person.

We offer challenging and rewarding careers where professional development is encouraged.

Everyone who works for us is crucial to our success and we hope that by reading through this leaflet you will see how you could become part of our community!

Internationally British We encourage and value the variety of cultures which makes up our school.

Although we are one of the largest schools in Europe, this doesn’t mean that we’re impersonal. We are proud of our students and what they achieve and we take pride in looking after our employees too.

Your Colleagues Working for The BSN means being part of a global community that is passionate about children and learning. Successful candidates to The BSN will have a strong track record of professional expertise, but this doesn’t mean long years of service.

At The BSN you will be working with fully committed, enthusiastic and energetic colleagues who strive for all of our students to achieve the very best and most of all to enjoy their lives at The BSN! Attractive benefits such as competitive pay, a tax concession, our relocation package, collective health insurance and a pension plan make it worthwhile choosing to work for us.

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4 campuses

2300 students

40+

nationalities

700 colleagues

The lure of experiencing a different culture led Martha from her home in North Devon to The Hague. “I wanted to do something different. I’d taught for five years in a state school in England so I was interested to see how an international school compared.”

Martha Unwin Foundation class teacher

The comparisons have left a huge impression on her.

Notably the family ethos that emanates from every staff member at JSL: “It’s been amazing, like walking into one big family. I’ve been looked after so much.

Even small things like fixing my bike and inviting me over for traditional Sunday roast dinners! I couldn’t have wished for a better welcome.”

Tip | Just do it! You won’t look back!

Professional Development We recognise that our talented and dynamic colleagues deserve the best network of professional learning and development. The newly commissioned International Leadership Academy is a demonstration of The BSN’s commitment to its people. The founding Director of the ILA joined us in September 2016.

Your Life in The Hague

Your Partner?

Our four school campuses are located in and around the beautiful city of The Hague. As the third largest city in The Netherlands, you can experience everything from culture and museums, to music and live events, theatre, first-rate shopping and quality sports facilities. This truly international city has much to offer including the unique combination of city and beach life.

The BSN is proud to have an extended register of highly qualified ‘flexible workers’ who can be called upon to provide cover for existing staff when they are away on training, conferences, meetings and so on. This can be a good entry for your partner to find work within The BSN.

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After teaching in a senior school in London for three years, Holly decided the time had come for a change. She set to work researching the best school and country for her. Impressed by The BSN’s reputation and drawn to The Netherlands’ great work/life balance, she applied for the job and here she is! Reflecting on her first term at The BSN, what stands out is the difference in class engagement: “At my previous school, I was used to quiet classes, but at The BSN, A-level lessons are full of discussion and vibrancy. The students want to engage in the topics and that gives me a lot of job satisfaction.”

Tip | You’re uprooting your whole life so research everything!

Holly Potter-Adams English and Drama

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