Teacher Physical and Health Education

Do you enjoy helping students develop their physical skills, confidence and teamwork in an international learning environment? Rivers International School Arnhem is looking for a Physical Education Teacher to cover a temporary absence. Are you enthusiastic about physical education and enjoy working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds? Then we would love to hear from you! 

Your job

• Teach Physical Education to students in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP; lower years of HAVO).
• Plan and deliver engaging Physical Education lessons that encourage students to develop their physical skills, teamwork and confidence.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment where students of different abilities and backgrounds feel encouraged to participate.
• Support students in developing a positive attitude towards physical activity, healthy lifestyles and teamwork.
• Collaborate with colleagues in an international school community to support students’ learning and development.

Our gym facilities at Rivers
Our modern and well-equipped gymnasium provides an excellent environment for physical education. The facility includes climbing frames, basketball hoops, rings, vaulting boxes and a variety of sports equipment. The specially designed sports floor supports optimal performance and safety, creating the perfect setting for engaging and dynamic Physical Education lessons.

We offer…

• A temporary 0.6 FTE contract starting on 1 December 2026 (start date negotiable) to cover a temporary absence, with attractive employment conditions in accordance with the Dutch secondary education collective labour agreement (cao vo).
• Salary scale LB: €3,622 to a maximum of €5,520 gross per month, based on full-time employment, in accordance with the cao vo. In addition, you will receive travel expense reimbursement, a good pension scheme, 8% holiday allowance, time off during school holidays and a fixed annual bonus of 8.33%.
• A personal benefits budget of 90 hours per year (based on full-time employment), which you can use for, among other things:
  • Tax-efficient fitness expenses.
  • An extra day off.
  • Purchases through retailers such as Bol.com or Coolblue.
• Professional development through Quriuz, our in-house academy, with unlimited access to events, workshops and coaching on topics such as mentoring, learning difficulties and inclusive education.
• The opportunity to develop your skills through unlimited access to online courses via GoodHabitz and to maintain your energy, motivation and job satisfaction through our Blijf Bevlogen programme.

What you bring…
A recognised teaching qualification in Physical Education. Native or near-native English proficiency. Experience with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) is highly desirable. An open and flexible attitude, with an appreciation for cultural diversity and the ability to connect with students from a wide range of backgrounds.

About us
Rivers International School Arnhem is an accredited IBO (International Baccalaureate Organisation) World School since 1986. As part of Lorentz Lyceum, Rivers provides international education that opens doors to universities around the world.

Working at Rivers means teaching in an international community, in English, alongside colleagues and students from all over the world. For teachers who feel at home in an international, IB-focused environment, Rivers is a unique place to work.

Would you like to find out more about our school? Visit https://www.riversarnhem.org/

Curious to learn more?
Great! We would love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about the position, feel free to contact Jochen Katzer, Head of Rivers International School. You can reach him by phone on +31 26 320 28 40 or by email at j.katzer@riversarnhem.org. 

Applying?
Surprise us with your application! Choose the format that suits you best and apply by Monday, 9 November 2026, at the latest. If we see a good match, we’ll invite you for an interview.

A safe and pleasant workplace for everyone
We look forward to working with you! As part of our standard procedure, we ask all colleagues to provide a recent Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) before starting employment. This helps us ensure a safe and pleasant working environment for everyone. Please keep this in mind.

We want the best colleague for the right place! That is why the vacancy is published internally and externally. We are looking forward to receiving your application.