Head of Senior School

The British School of Amsterdam is an independent co-educational non-profit day school providing world-class learning for children from 3 to 18 years.

The BSA was the first school in the Netherlands to be accredited by the UK Government as a British School Overseas (BSO). It broadly follows the National Curriculum for England, leading to IGCSEs and A Levels, and offers a stimulating and caring environment enabling each child to realise their full potential academically and develop the skills and confidence for a fulfilling and responsible life in a changing society.

The school was created in 1978 when three families, posted for two years to the Netherlands, decided to teach their children from one of their homes. The founding idea was that the pupils should not fall behind the British School system whilst overseas. Over time the School slowly grew to a Kindergarten, then a Primary School and by the turn of the millennium, a full Senior School was established. From this point, the School has catered for children from 3 to 18 years old. The BSA, which currently has over 1,000 students, has three school sections, each with their own distinctive character. The Early Years School is for children aged 3 to 6 years old, the Junior School for 6 to 11 year olds and the Senior School for 11 to 18 year olds.

The Senior School is made up of Years 7 to 13 for children aged between 11-18. The school offers a stimulating and challenging environment, and the maximum class size is 22. The pupils benefit from smaller teaching groups in the upper years and in the Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13). Classrooms are used by a range of subjects, alongside specialist rooms equipped for science, IT and computing, music, drama and art.

The Principal is currently seeking to appoint an outstanding, experienced leader to commence as Head of Senior School in either January, April or August 2023, as soon as the appointed candidate is available. The new Head of Senior School will embody the vision of the school and be able to articulate that vision in all aspects of school life, acting as an inspirational role model to the community in the Senior School. They will lead the Senior School effectively, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence in a well-rounded and holistic educational programme, as well as inspiring the community to become life-long learners.