Job vacancies
Vacancy (posted 16th March 2023):
Full-time Teaching Positions (5 days a week) starting 1 August 2023
Harbour International School is seeking enthusiastic and motivated teachers, preferably with previous international teaching experience, to join our team of highly collaborative and committed teachers.
We are a small primary school, with a strong sense of community, located in the vibrant city of Rotterdam.
We offer an internationally focused curriculum, with a high level of differentiation to meet the needs of all the children in our care.
Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:
● Primary Teaching Qualification / Certificate that qualifies for accreditation according to the Dutch educational system
● Experience of the International Primary Curriculum or other international curriculums and a knowledge and understanding of current trends and innovation in international education
● Excellent written and oral English language skills
● Experience teaching children with English as an additional language
● Ability to speak Dutch or a willingness to learn
● A reflective approach to teaching; being committed to personal development and growth
● A willingness to collaborate and contribute to the ongoing development of our school We offer:
● An appointment based on the Dutch teachers’ collective labor agreement (CAO PO) for primary education on the relevant pay scale, dependent on background and experience
● This includes a holiday allowance and end of year bonus
● An initial one year contract with successful completion leading to a permanent contract
● Excellent continuous professional development
● Children from over 40 nationalities who are enthusiastic to learn, kind and considerate
● A warm and welcoming staff body
● Small class sizes
● Relocation expenses if coming from outside of the Netherlands
Applicants are required to send a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae, together with names, addresses and contact numbers of at least two referees (one of which should be your current or most recent employer) to: jacquies@harbouribsr.nl
The closing date for applications is 31st March 2023
Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date in the case of an outstanding candidate.
All applicants who are not EU citizens need to be eligible for a valid permit to work in the Netherlands.
Harbour International School is committed to safeguarding and employment is on the condition of full safeguarding checks including obtaining a Certificate of Good Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) and reference checks from previous employers.