Teacher of ICT, Secondary School

Omschrijving organisatie

De Stichting staat voor kwaliteit van onderwijs Alle medewerkers van de Stichting Het Rijnlands Lyceum spannen zich in om de beste leeromgeving voor onze leerlingen te scheppen. De Stichting draagt hierin een belangrijke verantwoordelijkheid die verder reikt dan besturen of toezicht houden alleen.
De Stichting draagt zorg voor een gezonde financiële huishouding, goede huisvesting voor leerlingen en medewerkers, professionele leergemeenschappen, het werven van enthousiast en kundig personeel en facilitering op het gebied van ICT. Bovendien is de Stichting, als "bevoegd gezag", eindverantwoordelijk voor de kwaliteit van het onderwijs.
Ze legt daarover verantwoording af aan het ministerie van Onderwijs en de onderwijsinspectie. In het kader van de verticale verantwoording wordt het jaarverslag besproken met verschillende belanghebbenden zoals de beide gemeenschappelijke medezeggenschapsraden op stichtingsniveau en de medezeggenschapsraden en ouderraden op schoolniveau.

Functieomschrijving

We are delighted that you are considering the ICT Teacher vacancy here at the European School The Hague.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of digital innovators? As a Teacher of ICT at The European School The Hague, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with all our students, equipping them with invaluable ICT knowledge and skills. With access to two dedicated ICT classrooms, 3D printers, and the support of a passionate team of enthusiastic ICT teachers, this role offers the chance to innovate, grow, and leave a lasting impact.

Our school values of Ambition, Positivity, and Respect underpin the ICT Department focus. This framework allows us to challenge our students to reach beyond their capabilities by fostering high expectations in our day-to-day lessons; cultivate positive and caring relationships with those whom we teach, modelling how students should treat each other in a kind and positive manner, and perhaps most importantly, model how to build respect in a multinational, multilingual school that strives for diversity and inclusion. Knowing our students and supporting their needs lies at the heart of our teaching.

We value creativity and initiative—there’s plenty of room to shape your teaching and contribute to the ongoing development of our ICT curriculum. If you are excited about fostering curiosity in technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Teacher of ICT, you will:

Deliver engaging ICT lessons to students aged 11-18, following the European Baccalaureate curriculum.
Inspire and engage your students on ICT projects.
Foster students’ creativity and have the ability to differentiate for diverse learners.
Create an inclusive classroom environment where every student’s talent is nurtured.
Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to support a thriving ICT program.
For the right candidate, the position may include the head of department role, subject to a selection process.
Why Join Us?

Be Part of Something Special: Shape the creative minds of our diverse student body in an international setting.
Experience the World: Work in The Hague, a city rich in culture and international connections.
Enjoy competitive benefits. We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO VO). The salary is a minimum of €3463 and a maximum of €5277 for a full-time contract on the LB scale. The salary scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.
A permanent position, subject to recognition of your teaching qualifications by the Dutch Education Authorities (DUO) and the successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
An attractive relocation package with the support of our HR department to help you move to The Hague (for qualifying teachers living abroad).
Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment. Every teacher has a personal budget for professional development.
What We’re Looking For

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
Fully qualified teacher status for secondary education, recognized in the country where the qualification was obtained. (For UK/Ireland/Scotland applicants, you must have QTS and have completed or been exempt from the statutory induction period).
Your teaching qualifications must meet the Dutch Education Authorities (DUO) standards.
Proficiency in English at a C2 level (CEFR).
Experience teaching students aged 11–18.
Expertise in programming (Scratch, Python, Javascript), web design (HTML, CSS), physical computing (Microbit, Arduino, Raspberry Pi), graphics/multimedia, spreadsheets, and databases (SQL, MS Access).
Experience working with EAL students and meeting individual learning needs.
Familiarity with international or intercultural education.
A willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities.
Knowledge of additional EU languages is an advantage.
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