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Teacher of ICT, Secondary School

Working pattern: 1.0 FTE
Language Section: English
Indicative Salary Range: €3463 to €5277 per month
Start date: As soon as possible
Closing date: Until we find a suitable candidate

Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, The European School The Hague offers a rich and dynamic learning environment. We provide complete Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education, guiding our students toward the prestigious European Baccalaureate. With a dedicated team of qualified professionals, we are committed to delivering high-quality education that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth. Here, students from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive and inspiring community.

Our Primary and Secondary schools are situated on two spacious campuses in The Hague's International Zone, working closely together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation. Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a school community with eight primary schools, three secondary schools, and an international character. The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a diverse educational organisation with decades of experience and a strong reputation.

We support the personal growth of both our students and our staff. With us, you step into an international world full of opportunities. You contribute to the future of education while developing yourself. We challenge you, give you the space to grow, and ensure that your work truly makes an impact.

About the Role

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of digital innovators? As a Teacher of ICT at The European School The Hague, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with all our students, equipping them with invaluable ICT knowledge and skills. With access to two dedicated ICT classrooms, 3D printers, and the support of a passionate team of enthusiastic ICT teachers, this role offers the chance to innovate, grow, and leave a lasting impact.

Our school values of Ambition, Positivity, and Respect underpin the ICT Department focus. This framework allows us to challenge our students to reach beyond their capabilities by fostering high expectations in our day-to-day lessons; cultivate positive and caring relationships with those whom we teach, modelling how students should treat each other in a kind and positive manner, and perhaps most importantly, model how to build respect in a multinational, multilingual school that strives for diversity and inclusion. Knowing our students and supporting their needs lies at the heart of our teaching.

As a Teacher of ICT, you will:

Deliver engaging ICT lessons to students aged 11-18, following the European Baccalaureate curriculum.
Inspire and engage your students on ICT projects
Foster students’ creativity and have the ability to differentiate for diverse learners.
Create an inclusive classroom environment where every student’s talent is nurtured.
Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to support a thriving ICT program.
For the right candidate, the position may include the head of department role, subject to a selection process.

Why Join Us?

Be Part of Something Special: Shape the creative minds of our diverse student body in an international setting.
Experience the World: Work in The Hague, a city rich in culture and international connections.
Enjoy competitive benefits. We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO VO). The salary is a minimum of €3463 and a maximum of €5277 for a full-time contract on the LB scale. The salary scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.
A permanent position, subject to recognition of your teaching qualifications by Dutch Education Authorities (DUO) and the successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
An attractive relocation package with the support of our HR department to help you move to The Hague (for qualifying teachers living abroad).
Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment. Every teacher has a personal budget for professional development.

What We’re Looking For

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent)
Fully qualified teacher status for secondary education, recognized in the country where the qualification was obtained. (For UK/Ireland/Scotland applicants, you must have QTS and have completed or been exempt from the statutory induction period.)
Your teaching qualifications must meet the Dutch Education Authorities (DUO) standards.
Proficiency in English at a C2 level (CEFR).
Experience teaching students aged 11–18.
Expertise in programming (Scratch, Python, Javascript), web design (HTML, CSS), physical computing (Microbit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi), graphics/multimedia, spreadsheets, and databases (SQL, MS Access).
Experience working with EAL students and meeting individual learning needs.
Familiarity with international or intercultural education.
A willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities.
Knowledge of additional EU languages is an advantage.

Ready to Join Us?

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds with a teaching qualification or willing to obtain one to apply. Please upload below 3 required documents on www.werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl.

Your CV in English
A motivation letter in English
A completed application form. If this form is missing, we will not proceed further with your application.

Please address your letter to the attention of Ms. Juliet Palmer; Head of Secondary school.

We do not accept application by email nor by Indeed

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, either in person or via Microsoft Teams. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.

Contact Us

For any questions, please reach out to our recruitment officer, Ming En Li, at recruitment@eshthehague.nl.

Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code. The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to read the code before applying carefully.

Information about the European School can be found at www.europeanschoolthehague.nl.

The European School The Hague is part of The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools' system and regulations.