Vacancies at the European School Bergen for September 2015.
The European School Bergen is a 4-19 school in the town of Bergen Noord-Holland, and it is
one of the 14 Type 1 European Schools in Europe which offer a European education to the
final European Baccalaureate certificate. The European Schools have their own curriculum
which is the same in all the language sections.
We are looking for the following teachers for September 2015.
Nursery and Primary School
1. Ref: 2015/02. Class teacher for the Primary School in the English Section. 20 hours
per week.
2. Ref: 2015/03. Nursery assistant for the English Section. 14 hours approx. per week
3. Ref: 2015/04. Teacher for Czech Language 1 (mother tongue). 5 hours per week.
Secondary School
1. Ref: 2015/05. Teacher of Mathematics in the English Section. Full-time (Maximum 21
periods of 45 minutes) or part-time.
2. Ref: 2015/06. Teacher of Geography and History in the English Section. Approx. 10-12
periods per week.
3. Ref: 2015/07. Teacher of Romanian Language 1 (mother tongue). 5 periods per week.
Replacement Teachers in the Primary School
In addition we are always looking for teachers to replace absent colleagues on a short-term
basis in all three sections of the primary school (French, Dutch and English sections). There is
no deadline. If you are interested please make contact with the school using the email
address below with “Replacement Teacher” as the subject of the email.
All contracts are for one school year, and there is the chance to prolong the contract if the
hours are still available. For information on the conditions of service and salary for the
teaching posts, click the following link http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1653/2
For the nursery assistant post, click on http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/876/2
For information about the syllabuses and further information about the European School
system, visit www.eursc.eu or click on the links below.
Application Procedure
 Your letter of application, a curriculum vitae/resume and full details of two
professional referees (including email addresses) must only be submitted
electronically to [email protected] and addressed to the Director, Dr Steve
Lewis.
 The reference number and your name should be the subject of the email.
 If you wish to apply for more than one job, please send a separate application with
the reference number
Applications close on Sunday 10th May 2015. Interviews will take place in May.
Further Details of the Posts:
Nursery and Primary School
Class Teacher for the Primary School in the English Section. Ref: 2015/02
 A qualified and experienced class teacher for the Anglophone section is needed with
children who are native speakers, as well as children who have other mother tongues
because there is no language section for them.
 The teacher must be flexible and innovative, have good planning and ICT skills, and
be able to work closely with colleagues in the Anglophone section and collaborate
with colleagues in the French and Dutch sections.
 A knowledge of languages other than English is desirable.
 For further information about the curriculum look on the European Schools website,
www.eursc.eu, and look under “Studies and Certificates”.
Nursery Assistant for the English Section. Ref. 2015/03
 A friendly, flexible and committed nursery assistant is needed to support the work of
the nursery class teacher for approximately 14 hours per week in a class with native
speakers and other nationalities where the language used is English.
 Previous experience in such a position is desirable, but not essential, as is the ability
to speak any languages other than English.
Teacher for Czech Language 1. Ref.: 2015/04
 A teacher of Czech mother tongue is needed in the primary school to teach two small
groups for a total of 5 hours per week.
 The teacher needs to be able to work independently, although collaboration with
other teachers of other languages is expected.
 A basic knowledge of English or Dutch is needed, and ICT skills are also needed for
planning and administration.
 Click here for the link to the syllabus: http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1289/2
For more information about the above-mentioned posts, please contact Mrs Gourdi, Head of
the Nursery and Primary Cycle. Tel: 072 5890145.
Secondary School
Teacher of Mathematics in the English Section. Ref: 2015/05
 This post can be offered as a part-time or full-time basis, and please indicate in your
application whether you are interested in the full or the part-time position.
 A well-qualified, enthusiastic and experienced teacher of Mathematics is required to
teach the subjects to all levels, including the European Baccalaureate and preferably
Advanced Mathematics
 The teacher should preferably be a native speaker of English, although a good
knowledge of English (C1/C2) would also be considered.
 Experience of using the graphical calculator would be an advantage
 Good planning and ICT skills are essential.
Links to the syllabuses:
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1132/2; http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1555/2;
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1558/2; http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1561/2;
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1564/2; http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1695/2;
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1698/2; http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1567/2;
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1573/2; http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1134/2;
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1704/2
Teacher of History and Geography. Ref.:2015/06
 A qualified, flexible and experienced teacher of either history or geography, or both,
is required to teach Human Sciences (Humanities) and history or geography for 10-12
hours per week. This position could also be divided by subject.
 An enthusiastic, highly motivated teacher who is able to teach these subjects to
students in their mother tongue or second language is needed
 The combination of subjects will be according to the strengths and interests of the
successful candidate.
 Good cooperation with teachers in the English section is needed, as well as with the
teachers of the subjects in German and French.
 The ability to teach other subjects may also be of interest, and candidates should
indicate if they have experience in other areas.
Links to the syllabuses:
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1704/2; http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1740/2;
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1893/2; http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1896/2;
http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1893/2;
Teacher for Romanian Language 1. Ref.:2015/07
 A teacher of Romanian mother tongue is needed in the secondary school to 5 hours
per week.
 The teacher needs to be able to work independently, although collaboration with
other teachers of other languages is expected.
 A basic knowledge of English or Dutch is needed, and ICT skills are also needed for
planning and administration.
 Click here for the link to the syllabus: http://www.eursc.eu/getfile/1296/2
For more information about the above-mentioned secondary posts, please contact Mrs
Soomlais, Head of the Secondary Cycle. Tel: 072 5890175.