Early Years teacher for the English Section

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Early Years teacher for the English Section

Working pattern: 1 FTE. The position is available on a 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of a permanent role upon successful completion of a positive appraisal and DUO recognition. The initial contract will end on 31/07/2026. Start date: 1 August 2025 | Closing date: 7 May 2025

Since opening in 2012, our Early Years and Primary school provides young learners with a dynamic, multicultural and multilingual environment in which to play, grow, learn and develop in accordance with the European Curriculum. Early Years and Primary education at our school consists of two years of the Early Years cycle and five years of the Primary cycle.

Pupils undertake the majority of their learning in their own language section. To encourage playing and learning together, and to facilitate multicultural and cross-cultural friendships, a number of lessons are organised in mixed language groups.

Requirements

• Fully qualified teacher status to teach in Primary Education, in the country the qualification is obtained
• If you completed your studies in the UK/Ireland: you have been awarded QTS/SFR or equivalent and have successfully completed -or are exempt from- the statutory induction period
• Experience in teaching the age group of 4-6
• Native English speaker

Recommendations

• Experience working with EAL pupils
• Experience in international or intercultural education
• Innovative and versatile with good organisational skills
• Active contribution to school development in general
• Excellent social and communication skills
• Knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage

What we offer:

“A learning community dedicated to building respectful and responsible citizens and empowering all learners.”

• A learning team, where the expertise of each team member is valued
• Attractive multicultural environment with international colleagues
• Continuous professional development

At ESH, our vision is to inspire students to be responsible, future focused, and proactive citizens of Europe and the world. We focus on consolidating and strengthening the mother tongue, and learning and using foreign languages. You will have the opportunity to grow with the enrichment of the multilingual and multicultural aspects of our school community and be part of our Professional Learning Community.

An appointment based on the Dutch teachers’ collective labour agreement (CAO PO) for primary education LB minimum €3463,- and maximum €5277,-. The specific step in the scale is depending on relevant background and experience. We offer various benefits such as bicycle scheme, discount on various insurance policies, training and development, buddy program and more. For further information about the CAO PO click here.

Procedure

Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to apply on werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl by uploading below 3 documents:

• CV in English
• Motivation letter in English
• Application form (incomplete application will not be considered)

Please address your application for the attention of Ms. Nicoline Mostert; Head of School ESH Primary

Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation via e-mail. Please note: suitable candidates may be invited for an interview sooner than the above mentioned closing date. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. Information about expense claims will be provided upon invitation.

Should 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, fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to carefully read the code before applying.

Information about the European School The Hague can be found on www.europeanschoolthehague.nl and on www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools’ system and regulations.

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