Key Skills

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Music Teacher ( Maternity Cover) to join our Junior School Leidschenveen campus in the beautiful city of The Hague. The position is part-time (0.6 FTE) and offered on a five month fixed-term contract. The British School in The Netherlands (BSN) is a leading international school, fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. At BSN, we take pride in providing a high standard of education, blending the best of British and Dutch traditions, and promoting excellence in all areas of learning. In this role: The successful candidate will teach motivated and resilient students in an exciting and well-resourced department. The role covers Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 and may also have the opportunity to a lead a small, dedicated team. What's expected: You must have classroom experience and working knowledge of the music aspect of the UK National Curriculum. The Music Department has a tradition of being a vibrant and successful part of our school with regular performances taking place throughout the year so there is an expectation to support the breadth of opportunities through delivering activities beyond the curriculum and working day. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and positive professional who can combine their experience of and passion for the music curriculum with the ability to inspire our students and enhance a talented team. You will be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with the skills and determination to ensure exciting learning and outstanding academic progress for students of all abilities and enjoys organising music events for the students. What we offer: Working with motivated pupils; State of the art facilities and talented teaching professionals, who are passionate about children and learning; Salary range: € 2774 - € 3779 monthly gross, including 9% holiday allowance. The salary will be determined based on experience; Part-time (19.5 hours per week) position; Workplace pension; Access to a range of services to support your wellbeing; Employee Assistance Programme, free counsellor service, wellbeing-related workshops, bike scheme; A supportive and collaborative work environment where successes and diversity are celebrated and where all colleagues show up to be the best version of themselves. Application Process: If you’re excited about this opportunity, please follow these steps to apply: Download and complete the Application Form on your desktop*. 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. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] . If you are applying through an external job board (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, etc.), please navigate to our Careers Site to download the Application Form, as the link may not function via these platforms. 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: 20 November 2026 Start date: January 2027 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 employer's) and obtaining current and previous Police Checks. For the majority of positions, initial video interviews will be conducted via Cammio. Any employment gaps in CVs 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. 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). We offer competitive salaries, attractive benefits and we recognise that our staff deserve excellent professional development opportunities and support. For more information, please view our campuses or take our virtual tour .

Core Responsibilities

Teach music to students across Early Years, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, supporting engaging learning and strong academic progress for students of all abilities. Contribute to music activities and performances beyond the curriculum and school day, and potentially lead a small team.

Requirements

Candidates must have classroom experience and working knowledge of the music component of the UK National Curriculum. The ideal candidate is an energetic, positive practitioner with a passion for music, the ability to inspire students, and experience organising music events.

Benefits

• Workplace Pension
• Wellbeing Support Services
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Counselling Service
• Wellbeing Workshops
• Bike Scheme
• Professional Development Opportunities