Drama Teacher

The British School in the Netherlands; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The British School in the Netherlands is seeking an enthusiastic full-time Drama teacher to cover maternity leave from November 2026 to March 2027. Drama is taught across KS3 and offered as a GCSE option, with IB DP opportunities in later years.

The role includes the potential to take on additional responsibilities and lead elements of the Drama/English curriculum. Candidates should have strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum and a track record of teaching Drama to GCSE level, with

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum.
• Proven track record teaching Drama to GCSE level.
• Ability to inspire and engage students.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach Drama across Key Stage 3 and GCSE Years 10–11.
• Potentially lead elements of KS3 Drama and/or English curriculum.
• Support school productions and wider school life.
• Contribute to safeguarding and professional development.

Skills

English National Curriculum

GCSE Drama

Inspire students

Organisational skills

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and innovative full-time Drama teacher to cover a period of maternity leave from November 2026 to March 2027.

Senior School Leidschenveen (SSL) is a vibrant, high-performing international school where the arts are highly valued. Drama has developed a culture of creative excellence within the BSN. School productions are a highlight of the calendar, consistently drawing large audiences and showcasing the talent and enthusiasm of our students.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-quality environment. You will be passionate about drama and committed to promoting the subject both within the classroom and through wider school life.

• Strong knowledge of the English National Curriculum
• A successful track record of teaching Drama to at least GCSE level
• The ability to inspire and engage students, fostering a love of learning
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

The ability to teach KS3 and/or KS4 English would be advantageous, though not essential.

The Role

Drama is taught across Key Stage 3 and offered as a GCSE option in Years 10 and 11, following the AQA syllabus. At post-16, students can study Literature and Performance within the IB Diploma Programme (Group 1).

For a suitably qualified candidate, there may be the opportunity to take on additional responsibility, attracting a responsibility allowance, for leading an element of the KS3 Drama and/or English curriculum (e.g. monitoring reports, assessments, and data tracking).

The salary range for this position is 4516,15 - 6145,86 gross EUR monthly (full-time), depending on experience. All figures shown are including the 9% holiday allowance.

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 employer's), 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 Europe’s 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.

• We offer competitive salaries;
• attractive benefits;
• excellent professional development opportunities and support.

Careers at BSN are challenging, rewarding and there’s a real opportunity to make a difference. You’ll work within a thriving community of more than 80 different nationalities (students and staff).