Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, the European School The Hague is unique. We offer complete Early Years, Primary and Secondary education leading to the European Baccalaureate. Our Primary and Secondary schools are located on two large campuses in the International Zone of The Hague. The two schools work together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation. Our qualified and dedicated staff ensure the highest quality education and small class sizes.
Starting from the October 2024, we have a job opening at our Secondary school for a:
Teacher of Physical Education (PE)
(0.208 FTE)
You will be working in an international team where cultural and personal differences are appreciated. The team is well-organized, and you will be guided on the European Schools system and regulations for our subject.
Requirements

• Fully qualified teacher status for Secondary Education in the subject Physical Education for Secondary schools. Your teaching qualification must meet the standards required by the Dutch Education Authorities (DUO)
• Excellent command of the English language (C1 level)
• Living in the Netherlands (with working permit)

Recommendations

• No prior experience required
• Open to long-term feedback (learning never ends)
• Willing to take on necessary tasks to fulfill departmental needs
• Hands-on, proactive approach
• Professional attitude (e.g., meeting deadlines, maintaining a professional workspace)
• Ability to differentiate
• Teamplayer mentality for collaborating with colleagues, students, and parents
• Passion for promoting physical activity and well-being
• Positive attitude

We offer

• An appointment based on the Dutch teachers' collective labour agreement for secondary education (CAO VO) on the relevant pay scale. The specific step in the scale depends on relevant background and experience
• A contract until 31 July 2025
• A pleasant multicultural work environment
• Ongoing Professional Development

Besides a meaningful job, we offer attractive terms and conditions of employment determined by the secondary education collective labour agreements and Rijnlands foundation specific benefits (but are not limited to):

• 8% holiday allowance (May)
• 8.33% year-end bonus (December)
• Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)
• Collective/group occupational disability insurance
• ABP pension scheme
• Number of options for tax benefits regarding, e.g. trade union dues, the costs of sports (for instance, fitness membership fees and the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes)
• Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)
• Discount on various insurances (home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)

Procedure
Please upload below 3 documents by clicking on the ‘’apply/solliciteren’’ button.

• CV in English
• Motivation letter in English
• Completed application form (incomplete applications will not be considered).

Please send in your application for the attention of Ms. Juliet Palmer, Head of School Secondary.
The deadline for applications is open until a suitable candidate is found.
Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation via e-mail. The interview will be held at our Secondary school located at Oostduinlaan 50, The Hague. Please note that suitable candidates may be invited for an interview sooner than the closing date. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.
Shall you have any questions, please feel free to contact 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 The Hague can be found on www.europeanschoolthehague.nl and www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools' system and regulations.