Job vacancies

 

Updated: 19th January 2026

1 position available (Head of School). 

Dateline to apply: 3rd February 2026

Details are below: 

 

 

 

Head of School – Harbour International Primary School, Rotterdam

Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Start Date: August 2026 (or earlier by mutual agreement)

Contract: Full-time, one-year contract, with the prospect of permanent appointment

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About Harbour International

Harbour International Primary School is a vibrant and diverse learning community located in the heart of Rotterdam. We serve families from around the world, offering a nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our mission is to provide high-quality international education that inspires curiosity, fosters creativity, and prepares students for a global future. We are proud our school is well established, achieves good results and has built a strong and thriving community

As we look toward the next phase of growth, we seek a Head of School who will lead with vision, empathy, and decisiveness—someone who can further unite our team, strengthen our curriculum, and guide our school on our way toward excellence. We are not aiming for major changes, but merely to establish continuous growth and improvement.

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The Role

The Head of School will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of Harbour International, ensuring that our mission and values are reflected in every aspect of school life. This is a pivotal role requiring strategic oversight, operational clarity, and a commitment to fostering a positive and collaborative culture.

Key responsibilities include:

· Strategic Leadership: Align the school’s vision, curriculum, and programs to ensure we will continue to grow toward coherence and maintain and improve our results.

· Team Development: Continue to build and guide a strong leadership team, clarifying roles, responsibilities, and procedures.

· Culture and Collaboration: Promote a safe, supportive environment where trust and teamwork flourish. Being a diverse community, teambuilding is a continuous point of interest.

· Governance and Accountability: Implement transparent processes and maintain clear lines of accountability.

· Community Engagement: Keep up our high standard of open and transparent communication with staff, parents, and stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and strong cooperation.

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What We Are Looking For

Our ideal candidate will bring:

· Empathy and Openness: A warm, approachable leader who values dialogue and fosters trust.

· Adaptability and flexibility: the ability to navigate with creativity in a highly regulated Dutch educational environment is crucial for managing ongoing change and fulfilling the key responsibilities of the role

· Experience with international curriculum: experience with (parts of) our curriculum (which includes Math no Problem / IPC / Talk for writing) is a plus

· Strategic Vision: Ability to see the bigger picture and guide long-term development.

· Decisiveness and Courage: Confidence to make clear, transparent decisions—even when challenging.

· Strong People Skills: Expertise in managing group dynamics and creating a positive team culture.

· Strong Financial Skills: Knowledge (and experience) about management in terms of financial planning, accounting and maintaining a healthy financial budget

· International Mindset: Experience in international education and sensitivity to diverse cultural perspectives. Experience working in a multicultural environment is a plus.

 

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Why Join Us?

· A dynamic, multicultural school community in a thriving European city.

· Possibility to become part of the International Campus which is currently in the early stages of development

· A committed team eager to collaborate and grow.

· The opportunity to shape the future of an ambitious international school.

 

Your Salary

· A salary in scale D13 (maximum €8,065 based on a 40-hour work week), in accordance with the Primary Education Collective Labour Agreement (CAO PO), depending on your work experience

· Pension accrual through ABP.

· To support your professional development, you receive an individual PDI budget of €1,350 per year.

· Would you like to commute to school by bicycle? You may participate in the tax-efficient private bicycle scheme.

· Possibility to apply for a voucher code for a free Rotterdam Pass.

 

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Application Process

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your vision on leadership at Harbour International to Stefan.quack@stichtingboor.nl by February 3 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews on:

February 9 2026 – first round of interviews

February 25 2026 – second round of interviews

 

Important information about open applications: 

We’re always pleased to hear from educators and professionals who are passionate about international education.

 

For teacher and teaching assistants applications:

You can find vacancies on this page or on our linkedin page Here . Instructions on how to apply and where to send your information will be detailed. 

Please note that due to GDPR regulations, we are not able to keep your CV in our files unless you give us permission to do so. If you give us written permission, we will keep your information for a maximum of 6 months, after which all documents will be destroyed.

If your qualifications were obtained outside the Netherlands, they must be officially recognised by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs), part of the Dutch Ministry of Education. DUO is the designated authority for evaluating international credentials and issuing Dutch-recognised teaching certification.

 

For internships:

We accept open applications (the same regulations applied as for the above and we will keep your data only for a limited time). 

For any questions or open applications, you may contact Katia at katiat@harbouribsr.nl

Thank you once again for your interest in Harbour International. We wish you all the best in your professional journey and hope to connect again through one of our formal vacancies.