Early Years teacher for the English section

Early Years teacher for the English section

• Working pattern: 1 FTE (until 31 July 2026 with the possibility of extension)
• Salary scale: minimum of €3622 and a maximum of €5520 for a full-time contract
• Closing date: 1 February 2026
• Start date: 20 April 2026

Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, The European School The Hague offers a rich and dynamic learning environment. We provide complete Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education, guiding our students toward the prestigious European Baccalaureate. With a dedicated team of qualified professionals, we are committed to delivering high-quality education that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth. Here, students from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive and inspiring community. Our Primary and Secondary schools are situated on two spacious campuses in The Hague's International Zone, working closely together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.

Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a school community with eight primary schools, three secondary schools, and an international character. The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a diverse educational organisation with decades of experience and a strong reputation.

We support the personal growth of both our students and our staff. With us, you step into an international world full of opportunities. You contribute to the future of education while developing yourself. We challenge you, give you the space to grow, and ensure that your work truly makes an impact.

Our Early Years team (Early years teachers and teaching assistants) is a collaborative, reflective, and passionate group of educators dedicated to nurturing confident, curious young learners. Working within the European Schools Early Education Curriculum (EEC), the team embraces child-led, play-based learning that sparks inquiry, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning. Together, we create a rich multilingual and multicultural environment where literacy and numeracy are woven naturally into meaningful experiences, and where children learn to be, do, know, and live with others. Joining our team means working closely with colleagues to connect learning to the real world and to thoughtfully reflect on children’s growth and next steps.

Requirements

• Fully qualified teacher status to teach in Primary Education, in the country the qualification is obtained
• If you completed your studies in the UK/Ireland: you have been awarded QTS/SFR or equivalent and have successfully completed -or are exempt from- the statutory induction period
• Native English speaker
• Living in the Netherland (with a work permit)

Recommendations

• Experience working with EAL pupils
• Experience in international or intercultural education
• Innovative and versatile with good organisational skills
• Active contribution to school development in general
• Excellent social and communication skills
• Knowledge of other EU languages is an advantage

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 PO). The salary is a minimum of €3622 and a maximum of €5520 for a full-time contract on the LB scale. The salary scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.

o   8% holiday allowance (May)

o   8.33% year-end bonus (December)

o   Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)

o   ABP pension scheme

o   Number of options for tax benefits regarding, e.g. trade union dues, the costs of sports (for instance, fitness membership fees and the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes)

o   Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)

o   Discount on various insurances (additional insurance on the health care package, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)

• Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment. Every teacher has a personal budget for professional development.

Please note that all the amounts mentioned above are on a pro rata basis.

Procedure

Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to apply on werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl by uploading below documents:

• CV in English
• Motivation letter in English or Dutch
• Application form (incomplete application will not be considered)

Please address your application for the attention of Ms. Nicoline Mostert; Head of School ESH Primary

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and trial lesson. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. 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.  Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our recruitment officer, Ming En Li, at recruitment@eshthehague.nl

Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code. The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent, 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.