Are you passionate about shaping the future of international education and inspiring the next generation of international teachers? Are you adept at bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical classroom application?
What will you do
As a Teacher Trainer for Student Teachers in International Education, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and reviewing learning sessions in the field of educational studies. The course units in Educational Studies are closely linked to students’ annual internships, to the students’ professional identity, to subject didactics and applied research. Integration between these elements is strengthened in the Design-Based Education Lab (Innovative Educational Concept: DBE).
You will also play a pivotal role in mentoring a group of student teachers and serving as their supervising lecturer during Teaching Practice at international schools worldwide. Additionally, you will be actively involved in curriculum development, collaborating with colleagues to ensure our programs remain at the forefront of international education. As a Teacher Trainer in International Education, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse student body from various cultural and educational backgrounds. We believe that diversity enriches the learning experience and prepares our student teachers to thrive in multicultural classrooms
Where will you be working
At NHL Stenden, we provide a high-quality and unique programme for International Teacher Education (ITE). Our ITE programme prepares students for roles in international schools, offering bachelor courses for teaching in primary (ITEPS) and secondary education (ITESS) and a special track ITE in the masters Learning & Innovation (MITE). With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we cultivate a supportive learning environment in which students from various cultural backgrounds feel at home. All courses are delivered by a faculty with extensive experience in working in international education and are offered in English.
International Teacher Education consists of:
The bachelor courses ITEPS and ITESS, which are offered at our campus in Meppel.
A masters track ITE, which is an online master course with two residentials in Leeuwarden.
A professorship ITE will also be located at our campus in Meppel.
ITESS programme video: NHL Stenden | ITESS (vimeo.com)
ITEPS programme video: v=bcowk7k64qU&t=2s
Over 600 international students are part of our ITE community, and most of them live in or around Meppel. About 70 percent of them are non-Dutch and our staff mirrors this international diversity.
In this multicultural environment, we inspire students to reach their full potential and equip them for the rewarding career of an international teacher.
We welcome candidates with experiences and expertise from all over the world, and who want to deliver and co-create education to a diverse student body with a wide range of experience and perspectives. A fluency in academic English is an evident requirement, just like an awareness of current research in the areas of learning theory and a dedication to research-based practice. You will be part of the international ITE community located in Meppel, the Netherlands.
What is required
The ideal candidate:
- Has a Master's degree in Educational Studies or a related field.
- Has profound experience teaching in (international) primary and/or secondary schools, with strong pedagogy and didactics
- Is familiar with international curricula such as IB-PYP/MYP, English National Curriculum, IPC/IMYC, or American Common Core
- Expertise in curriculum development is essential
- Has a sustained interest in current developments in International Education and Preferably experience in higher education/curriculum development
- Has experience in supporting the professional development of groups of students with diverse educational and cultural backgrounds
- Is dedicated to research-based practice and is aware of the intricacies of working within a multilingual and multicultural environment
- Has sustained knowledge of current developments in international education
We are seeking candidates who embody enthusiasm, flexibility, and a genuine passion for education.
What we offer
A meaningful job! Working at NHL Stenden means working in a challenging environment where you can mean something to students, society and your colleagues. We also offer very attractive employment conditions. In addition to the Collective Labour Agreement for higher professional education we have a number of terms and conditions unique to NHL Stenden. Conditions that are just that little bit different. You can read more about this on our website: The strength of our 10 conditions | NHL Stenden.
- Depending on your knowledge and experience, the salary is a maximum of € 6.677,44 (scale 11 Collective Labour Agreement for higher professional education) gross per month for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
If the position has a different job scale than your current scale, you may be eligible for an adjustment. For more information on how to proceed, contact the CDC or view the FAQ on the Career Development Center page.
- This is a structural position and the contract is initially for one year.
- Your normal place of work is in Meppel, but you must be willing to travel if the job requires it.
The strength of NHL Stenden
Our university of applied sciences is solidly embedded in the region and cultivates a global network approach. At our branches and in our worldwide partner network, we are constantly looking for innovative methods and ways to connect the professional field, education and research. Students, lecturers and researchers work in small teams on real-life issues and test their innovative ideas in a practical environment. Our education reflects current developments in the professional field. Regional, national and international.
For the future, we need enterprising and inventive professionals who can transform their knowledge into innovative solutions. Who apply a smart vision to look beyond their field of study and who are not afraid to take action.
That is NHL Stenden's strength: in a world that is changing increasingly rapidly, our people make the impossible possible.
Curious? Take a look at our video: Get to know NHL Stenden.
The procedure
Are you the enthusiastic and inspiring colleague that we are looking for? Please send your letter of application and CV with the apply button addressed to Susie Pinhal, mentioning the vacancy number 3774 in the subject line.
In your application, please consider the following questions:
- Share your vision on the (future) role of international education.
- What are important skills to learn for pre-service teachers who are preparing for their role in the context of international education.
You can apply until Wednesday 17 June 2026. The interviews will take place online on Tuesday 23 June 2026. For any content-related questions about the role, please contact Susie Pinhal, team leader ITEPS at +31 (0)6 23 34 20 99.
In addition to the usual selection process, your application letter and CV may also be shared with the Knowledge Safety Coordinator of NHL Stenden. As part of Knowledge Safety, an additional interview or Knowledge Safety screening may take place to ensure that sensitive information remains protected and that the knowledge shared within our organization contributes to society in a responsible manner.
Are you already part of our organisation, or would you like to become part of it? We warmly invite you to apply. Where candidates are equally suitable, we are pleased to support career progression within our own organisation.
Please note that unsolicited approaches in response to this vacancy are not appreciated.
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