Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, the European School The Hague is unique. We offer complete Early Years, Primary and Secondary education leading to the European Baccalaureate. Our Primary and Secondary schools are located on two large campuses in the International Zone of The Hague. The two schools work together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation. Our qualified and dedicated staff ensure the highest quality education and small class sizes.

Starting from 6 January 2025, we have a job opening at our Secondary school for a:

                                                                                Cover teacher

                                                                                           (0.8 FTE)

Requirements

• Fully qualified teacher status for Secondary Education in the country the qualification is obtained. Your teaching qualification must meet the standards required by the Dutch Education Authorities (DUO)
• Excellent command of the English language (C2 level) 
• Flexible in your availability to work for us

Recommendations

• Familiar with EB, IB, GCSE, A levels or similar
• Experience international or intercultural education
• Good ICT skills and an understanding of ICT use in an educational context
• Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities
• Knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage

We offer

• An appointment based on the Dutch teachers' collective labour agreement for secondary education (CAO VO) on the relevant pay scale LB. The specific step in the scale depends on relevant background and experience with a mininum of €3301,- and maximum of €5030,-.
• The appointment will be for the school year 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
• A pleasant multicultural work environment
• Ongoing Professional Development

Besides a meaningful job, we offer attractive terms and conditions of employment determined by the secondary education collective labour agreements and Rijnlands foundation specific benefits (but are not limited to):

• 8% holiday allowance (May)
• 8.33% year-end bonus (December)
• Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)
• ABP pension scheme
• Number of options for tax benefits regarding, e.g. trade union dues, the costs of sports (for instance, fitness membership fees and the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes)
• Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)
• Discount on various insurances (additional healthcare package, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)

Procedure

Applicants who meet the requirements can apply via werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl. Please upload below 3 documents by clicking on the ‘’solliciteren/apply’’ button:

• CV in English
• Motivation letter in English
• Completed application form (incomplete applications will not be considered). 

Please address your application to the attention of Ms. Juliet Palmer; Head of Secondary School.

Deadline for applications is: 11 December 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation via e-mail. Depending on the applicant's location, the interview will be in-person or via Microsoft Teams. Please note that suitable candidates may be invited for an interview sooner than the closing date. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.

Shall you have any questions, please feel free to contact our recruitment officer Ming En Li at recruitment@eshthehague.nl

Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code. The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to read the code before applying carefully. 

About the Secondary School

With tuition in 15 European languages, our dynamic multilingual and multicultural environment nurtures the growth and development of our students. It prepares them to become responsible, future-focused and proactive citizens of Europe and the world.

 

ESH Secondary is proud to offer a well-rounded programme of study that incorporates technology to facilitate learning and ensure students are future-ready. ESH places high importance on student well-being, and the holistic approach sees students taking part in outdoor education, camps, community service, and cultural trips abroad. Students benefit from the local community links within The Hague International Zone, connecting their learning with the real world.

 

Information about the European School The Hague can be found on www.europeanschoolthehague.nl and  www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools' system and regulations.