- Work pattern: This full-time position is based on 40 hours per week i.e. 1.0 FTE.
- Salary: Based on the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) for Secondary Education Scale 13: €5,691 - €8,065 pm (gross) for 1.0FTE - steps in the scale depend on relevant background and experience.
- Contract: This is a 12 month appointment with a view to a permanent contract, if all of the conditions are met.
- Start date: 1 January 2027, or sooner if possible
- Location: The International School of The Hague, Secondary School
- Deadline for applications: Sunday, 30 August 2026 (please apply via link to TES)
- Round 1 interviews: Week #37 (7-11 September 2026)
- Round 2 interviews: Week #38 (14-18 September 2026)
As Vice Principal Student Wellbeing & Culture, you will work closely with the Principal, fellow Vice Principals, and our dedicated team of Deputy Heads and Student Wellbeing Coordinator. You will bridge high-level strategy with day-to-day operational excellence, driving our wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion, and safeguarding systems forward.
- Stand ready to serve as a visible role model for the values and behaviours of the ISH Community Profile.
- Lead, implement, and evaluate the school's student support vision, fostering a deep sense of belonging and community.
- Line manage and empower key pastoral leaders, including Deputy Heads of School and the Student Wellbeing Coordinator.
- Chair regular holistic student support leadership meetings to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all year groups.
- Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding frameworks, ensuring a proactive culture where student welfare is everyone's responsibility.
- Champion student voice, ensuring our young people actively inform decision-making and school improvement.
- Drive restorative practices, positive behaviour interventions, and inclusive education strategies across the Secondary School.
- Serve as an approachable, visible presence for students, staff, and families, building strong bridges between home and school.
Please refer to the Job Description for a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, governance frameworks, and strategic duties.
- A people-centred, empathetic leader who builds strong relationships across diverse communities and serves as a visible role model for our school ethos.
- Passionate about student wellbeing, belonging, inclusion, and social-emotional growth, with a deep commitment to advancing diversity and equity.
- A resilient, creative, and solutions-focused strategist who can seamlessly bridge high-level planning with hands-on operational delivery.
- A proven change-agent skilled in establishing clear structures, delegating effectively, and modernising student support systems in an international setting.
- Professional-level written and verbal fluency in both English and Dutch.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
- Recognised teaching qualification meeting Dutch Education Authority (DUO) standards for secondary education (ages 11–18).
- Minimum of 5–7 years of secondary teaching experience alongside 3–5 years in a middle or senior leadership role overseeing student support, wellbeing, safeguarding, or behaviour management.
- Deep operational expertise in child protection frameworks, inclusive education, attendance strategies, and restorative practices.
If you are seeking a forward-thinking, inclusive environment, the International School of The Hague is the ideal place to take the next step in your leadership journey. As a member of our whole school Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will join a collaborative culture that celebrates international mindedness and invests deeply in your professional growth.
At ISH, you will:
- Drive meaningful, whole-school impact through close collaboration across both Primary and Secondary sections.
- Lead innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic, supportive, and well-resourced international environment.
- Work alongside dedicated colleagues in a vibrant multicultural community that welcomes diverse perspectives.
Interested candidates are invited to apply via TES by submitting a completed application profile, motivation letter, and CV (all in English). Please note that incomplete profiles may not be considered.
Please review our full Person Specification before applying to ensure your profile aligns with our specific requirements.
To ensure your profile is considered by our selection panel, we kindly ask that you apply exclusively via the red button (link to TES) below, and not via the yellow Apply button on this page.
We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Internal staff are encouraged to apply as part of our commitment to professional growth and career development. All applicants will be considered fairly and assessed against the same criteria. The selection process is competitive, and appointment will be made on the basis of the candidate whose skills, experience and overall profile best meet the requirements of the role.
- Questions? If you want to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to the ISH Secondary Recruitment Office at [email protected]
- Learn more about us: Check out www.ishthehague.nl to get a closer look at our school and campus.
- Please note: Our school is closed during the summer holidays between 20 July - 24 August 2026, and all recruitment will be paused during this period.
