- Work pattern: This full-time position is based on 40 hours per week i.e. 1.0 FTE.
- Working hours: 08:15 - 16:45 Monday to Friday
- Contract: We currently have two positions available: one temporary cover role for a colleague, and one longer-term contract.
- Salary: In accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (CAO VO) Scale 6: between € 2.672,- en € 3.610,- gross per month based on a full-time contract (depending on your experience)
- Start date: 1 November 2026
- Location: The International School of The Hague, Wijndaelerweg 11, Kijkduin
- Deadline for application: Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Round 1 interviews: week #37 (7-11 September 2026)
- Round 2 interviews: week #38 (14-18 September 2026)
In this role, you will step into the secondary classroom during regular teacher absences to ensure our students' learning journey continues smoothly, safely, and purposefully. You do not need to be a subject specialist to excel here. Instead, you will bring high professional standards, fantastic classroom management, and a genuine care for student success that allows our international community to flourish.
As part of your daily role, you will:
- Supervise secondary classes using plans and resources provided by regular teachers.
- Set clear expectations, keep students focused, and monitor their progress during tasks.
- Create a calm, respectful learning environment where every student feels supported.
- Assist students with additional needs, including SEND and EAL learners.
- Apply school behaviour policies effectively and uphold all safeguarding guidelines.
- Register attendance accurately using iSAMS and leave helpful feedback for class teachers.
A comprehensive overview of the day-to-day duties can be found in this task description.
You will be a great fit for our team if you have:
- Excellent interpersonal and classroom management skills.
- Confidence working with students aged 11–18 in an international school setting.
- High resilience, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
- Good ICT skills and confidence using digital learning tools.
- A genuine commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion, and equity.
- Prior experience in secondary schools or knowledge of IB MYP/DP frameworks (desirable).
- The existing legal right to work in the Netherlands, independent of employment status.
- An attractive financial package, including an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.33% year-end bonus, travel allowance, and a secure pension plan through the ABP fund.
- Generous paid leave of 53 holiday days (426 hours) per year for full-time contracts, generally aligned with the school vacation calendar and including public holidays.
- A dedicated personal annual budget to support your ongoing professional development and specialised training.
Do you see yourself in this role and excel at establishing a positive classroom environment, managing group dynamics with confidence, and supporting young people,? If so, we would love to hear from you! You can apply directly by clicking the APPLY button on this page.
Please review our full Person Specification before applying to ensure your profile aligns with our specific requirements.
- Supporting documentation: Please ensure to include the following:
- Your CV, in English
- A motivation letter, in English
- A completed application form (incomplete applications will not be considered)
- 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.
