- 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,- and €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 September 2026
- Location: The International School of The Hague, Secondary School
- Application deadline: Thursday, 2 July 2026 [please apply via TES]
Leading Operations. Connecting Teams. Enabling Excellence. As our Vice Principal Business Operations, you will provide the strategic vision and leadership needed to keep our campus safe, welcoming, and perfectly managed. You will lead a diverse and talented portfolio, where you will:
- Oversee facilities management, campus housing, safety, security, and emergency preparedness.
- Direct financial administration, budgeting processes, procurement, and contract management.
- Manage Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure and administrative services.
- Supervise student admissions, enrolment, communications, and community engagement.
- Oversee Health Office services, compliance, risk management, and operational policy development.
- Foster cross-school alignment, department collaboration, and team leadership.
- Act as a strategic bridge to the Foundation Office (Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum) and central support functions to ensure compliance with organisational policies, legal frameworks, and operational standards.
Please refer to the Job Description for a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, governance frameworks, and strategic duties.
We are seeking an exceptional operational leader who will make a profound, positive impact across our entire school community. You will thrive in this role if you:
- Hold a college or university degree, preferably a graduate degree in business administration, management, or economics.
- Possess deep operational knowledge across facility management, housing, finance, business processes, ICT, communications, and administration - ideally within an educational context.
- Bring a proven track record of building, structuring, and empowering high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
- Offer inspirational leadership qualities with a proven ability to maintain organisational direction, provide clear structure, and encourage personnel growth.
- Maintain an approachable, empathetic style with highly developed, clear, and transparent communication abilities.
- Have demonstrated experience leading diverse teams and successfully navigating cultural differences.
- Exhibit outstanding professional flexibility, with the capability to switch fluidly between high-level strategic planning and hands-on operational delivery.
- Demonstrate a professional command of both Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing.
- Stand ready to serve as a visible role model for the values and behaviours of the ISH Community Profile.
If you are looking for a forward-thinking, inclusive environment, the International School of the Hague (ISH) is the place for you. By joining our Whole School Senior Leadership Team, you will enter a collaborative, supportive staff culture that celebrates international mindedness and is firmly committed to your ongoing professional growth and career development.
- You will have the unique opportunity to bring your leadership strengths to a dynamic community where you can:
- Work in an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and encourages close collaboration across both Primary and Secondary Schools, as well as different departments.
- Pursue continuous organisational improvement, take proactive initiative, and constantly find innovative ways to adapt and streamline processes.
- Bring an enthusiastic, positive attitude to daily strategic challenges and help create an empowering environment for everyone around you.
- Make a lasting, positive impact on whole-school initiatives while enjoying a vibrant, attractive multicultural working environment alongside dedicated international colleagues.
The information above provides a snapshot of this exciting opportunity. We invite you to explore the full details of this position - including the Job Description and Person Specification - via our official vacancy on TES.
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.
