IBDP English First Language & Literature Teacher

Nord Anglia International School Rotterdam (NAISR) is a leading international school in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Our dynamic learning community celebrates traditions while embracing innovation, attracting students from around the globe. At NAISR, we prioritize creating a nurturing and secure environment, enabling students to reach their full potential. Our curriculum follows international standards, offering a diverse range of educational opportunities. Located in Rotterdam, a vibrant and multicultural city, our school provides a rich learning experience. We teach bilingually in English and offer a wide age range from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Join our exceptional team and be part of an extraordinary educational journey.

You will:

Promote the mission and philosophy of the school, ensuring that students are working

towards being true global citizens;
• Be flexible and adjust to the needs of the school, actively contributing to its development
plans and growth;
• Assist with supervising students during breaks and lunch as per the school’s timetable and
duty rota;
• Demonstrate a willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities, both locally and
nationally;
• Communicate effectively the school’s narrative, being an ambassador for our school at all
times;
• Set a good example to students in the way that you conduct yourself within and beyond the
school.
Learning and Teaching
• Ensure that planning, preparation, recording assessment and reporting are of the highest
quality and meet the varying learning and social needs of the students;
• Set high expectations for student behaviour, establishing and maintaining a high standards
of behaviour management and a safe instructive environment at all times;
• Promote and foster a student-centred learning environment where students are nurtured to
develop independence, autonomy, critical thinking, and creativity;
• Use a variety of methodologies which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs
and the demands of subject specifications;
• Assess and monitor learning attainment and progress against standard criteria, including
input into the database system;
• Complete written reports, organise parent consultations and meetings as appropriate with
school stakeholders;
• Mark, grade and give both written and verbal feedback on students’ work on a frequent,
regular basis, with attention to individual learning based on assessment;
• Support students with emotional, behavioural, and learning needs;
• Undertake routine tasks to support curriculum delivery and assist with enrichment learning
activities such as; themed days, outings, field trips, events.
Planning and Preparation
• Make effective use of formative and summative assessment to plan challenging learning
opportunities for students;
• Planning shows clear understanding of year group and syllabus expectations and leads to
progression in learning for all students;
• Planning for learning is differentiated so that all students are suitably challenged to develop
higher level skills;
• Planning for learning fosters and facilitates student independence, autonomy, critical
thinking, creativity;
• Engage in curriculum review cycle.
Professional and Personal Development
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings as required;
• Commit to continual development through the identification and implementation of your
own Personal Development Plan;
• Understand the need to take responsibility for your own professional development and
keep up to date with research and development in pedagogy as relevant to your role;
• Set a good example to students in the way that you conduct yourself within and beyond the
school.
Skills Knowledge and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Teaching qualification
• Prior experience in an international school
• Experience teaching IBDP English A Language & Literature (or equivalent) to
senior students
• Experience teaching TOK to senior students
• Familiarity with the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) or
equivalent
• Ability to integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and
extend the learning of students
• Ability to engage students and enable them to achieve highly
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Personal Attributes
• High levels of personal integrity
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible
• Continually strive for improvement
Other
• Hold a current Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure or equivalent for countries
lived in outside of the UK.
• Compliance with visa/ work permit requirements for working in The Netherlands.

Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

Secondary English Teacher (ability to teach IB TOK or Secondary humanities is an advantage). 
We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and experienced teacher of Secondary English to teach across our Secondary School (up to and including IB DP English A) in our small international school in Rotterdam. 

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.