Docent Nederlands (Part or Full-time)

Are you an educator who thrives in a diverse, inquiry-led environment and is passionate about shaping the linguistic journey of international students? Do you believe that learning the language of the host country is the key to a student’s sense of belonging? If so, we invite you to join our team at ISH - a community where learning extends far beyond the classroom and education is defined by a truly global outlook.

• Work pattern: The position is based on 32-40 hours per week i.e 0.8-1.0 FTE.
• Salary: Based on the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement (CAO) for Secondary Education Scale LB: €3665 - €5586 pm (gross) for 1.0FTE - steps in the scale depend on relevant background and experience
• Contract: This is a temporary 12 month appointment.
• Start date: 1 August 2026
• Location: The International School of The Hague, Secondary School
• Application deadline: Sunday, 17 May 2026 [please apply via TES]

For our Dutch department, we are looking for a teacher of Dutch to join our diverse and vibrant team of 14 teachers. We teach Dutch to every student in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP), and we are looking for someone who truly embraces the wide range of cultural identities and linguistic backgrounds represented across our student population. Our Dutch department brings together specialists in both language acquisition (NT2) and language and literature (eerste en tweedegraads docenten) who collaborate to deliver a curriculum rooted in inquiry and concept-based learning.

We are looking for a strong team player who is open to learning together as a team and supporting the ongoing development of our IB curriculum. If you are a team player who values creative freedom and enjoys tailoring lessons to the unique cultural and linguistic backgrounds of your students, we look forward to hearing from you.

As a Dutch teacher at ISH, you will engage with a diverse student body, fostering academic excellence through differentiated instruction and global perspectives. You will:

• Design and deliver engaging lessons that align with IB frameworks, using a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners and spark mathematical curiosity.
• Monitor, assess, and report on student progress while maintaining high standards of behaviour and a positive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with a talented department to share best practices and contribute to innovative pedagogical planning.
• Build strong, effective relationships with students, parents and colleagues.

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy:

• A supportive, inclusive staff culture that genuinely values wellbeing and work-life balance.
• A firm commitment to your ongoing professional growth and career development.
• The chance to work in a forward-thinking school that celebrates international mindedness.

The information above provides a snapshot of this exciting opportunity. We invite you to explore the full details of this position - including the Task Description and Person Specification - via our official vacancy on TES.

Important eligibility note: Candidates must have the right to work in the Netherlands independently.

To ensure your profile is considered by our selection panel, we kindly ask that you apply exclusively via the TES link below, and not via the Apply button on this page.

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