- Contract: As with all teacher appointments in The Netherlands, this is a 12-month temporary appointment with a view to a permanent contract, if all the conditions are met.
- Salary: Depending on the responsibilities assigned, the successful candidate will be appointed in one of the following salary scales based on the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) for Secondary Education (steps in the scale depend on relevant background and experience):
- Teacher = scale LB: €3622 - €5520 pm (gross) for 1.0FTE, or
- Teacher & Subject Coordinator = scale LC: €3644 - €6432 pm (gross) for 1.0FTE
- Hours: This is a full-time position based on 40 hours per week i.e. 1.0FTE.
- Start date: The appointed person will start on 1 October 2026, or soon thereafter
- Location: The International School of The Hague, Secondary
- Application deadline: Sunday, 12 July 2026 [please apply via TES]
We are looking for a specialist to join our dynamic Mathematics department on a full-time basis. This is an opportunity for a practitioner who is committed to inquiry-based learning and wants to make a tangible impact on student engagement across the IB MYP and DP/CP programmes.
For the right candidate, there is the exciting possibility of taking on an IB MYP Mathematics Subject Coordinator role. This is a fantastic opening to shape the curriculum for our secondary students and lead a team of collaborative professionals in the Middle Years Programme.
As a Mathematics teacher at ISH, you will engage with a diverse student body, fostering academic excellence through differentiated instruction and global perspectives. You will:
- Design and deliver engaging lessons that align with IB frameworks, using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners and spark mathematical curiosity.
- Monitor, assess, and report on student progress while maintaining high standards of behaviour and a positive classroom culture.
- Collaborate with a talented department to share best practices and contribute to innovative pedagogical planning.
- Build strong, effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:
- A supportive, inclusive staff culture that genuinely values wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Generous school holiday periods in alignment with the Rijksoverheid (Dutch government) schedule for South Holland.
- Comprehensive benefits including an 8% holiday allowance, 8.33% year-end bonus, ABP pension scheme, and travel expense contributions.
- Tax benefits for fitness memberships, bicycle purchases, and insurance discounts.
- A student-centred environment that actively promotes innovation, creativity, diversity, and lifelong learning.
- The opportunity to thrive in a forward-thinking school that celebrates international-mindedness and global citizenship.
The information above provides a snapshot of this exciting opportunity. If you hold a fully recognised teaching qualification meeting Dutch Education Authority (DUO) standards, a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics with substantial experience in Secondary Education, and a deep understanding of IB frameworks (particularly the MYP), we invite you to view the full job and role descriptions and Person Specification on our official TES vacancy page.
To ensure your application is received by our selection panel, please apply exclusively via the red button to TES below, and not via the yellow "Apply" button on this page.
Interviews will be held between 13 - 16 July 2026 and the selection panel will contact shortlisted candidates directly to arrange said interviews. While we aim to adhere to the indicated timeline, we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. The school reserves the right to interview suitable applicants upon receipt of application and may appoint a successful candidate prior to the deadline. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
