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Support Teacher, German Section
Support Teacher (m/f/d) – German Section
Work pattern: 0.6 FTE
Salary indication: minimum of €3463 and a maximum of €5277 for a full-time contract on a LB scale
Start date: 1 August 2025 Application deadline: 29 June 2025
The European School The Hague (ESH) is seeking a committed Support Teacher (m/f/d) for the German Section in the primary cycle, starting in the 2025/2026 school year. The position is 0.6 full-time equivalent (FTE) and is initially limited to 12 months, with the option for extension.
Your responsibilities
As part of our dedicated team, you will work closely with the support coordinators, the EAL coordinator, and other support teachers. You will plan and deliver targeted individual and small-group lessons tailored to the specific needs of students, either within the regular classroom setting or in dedicated support spaces.
Requirements:
· First and Second State Examination for Primary Education (Germany) or an equivalent, recognized primary teaching qualification and DUO registration
· Fluent German language skills (spoken and written)
· Desirable: Experience in teaching German as a second or foreign language
· Experience with and knowledge of SEN/Inclusive Education practices
Other expectations
· Teaching experience with children aged 6–11
· Knowledge of additional EU languages
· Experience in an international and intercultural teaching environment
What we offer
· A supportive and collegial working environment. You will be part of a motivated German team of 13 colleagues and also work closely with a similarly sized, linguistically and culturally diverse team of Support Teachers and Coordinators.
· Regular team meetings and professional development opportunities promote continuous academic and social exchange, helping to foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful working atmosphere.
· Cross-sectional collaboration with colleagues from the English, Dutch, Spanish, and French language sections. Joint projects and cooperative teaching, both in the classroom and in everyday school life, strengthen the school community and offer valuable insights into the multilingual and multicultural fabric of our school.
· Employment in accordance with the Dutch collective labor agreement for primary education (CAO PO) with a minimum of €3463 and a maximum of €5277 for a full-time contract on a LB scale. The specific step depends on relevant background and experience.
· Contract is initially for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
Application
Please upload below 3 required documents by clicking on the apply button via www.werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl.
· Your CV
· A motivation letter
· A completed application form. If this form is missing, we will not proceed further with your application.
Please address your letter to the attention of Ms. Nicoline Mostert; Head of School Primary.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview in person. Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview sooner than the above mentioned closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. In the event of candidates being equally suitable, internal candidates are preferred. Applicants are eligible for reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.
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 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.