Learning Support Coordinator - Fulltime

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and creative leader for our Learning Support department starting 1st October 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

If you are internationally minded, permitted to work in the European Union and have the desire to help shape the exciting future of our school, we would love to hear from you.

The position is 5 days a week and is based on the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO PO) for Primary Education, scale LC, placement and scaling will depend on relevant background and experience. The maximum step in scale LC is 12 and this is gross EUR 5.329, per month for a full-time employee. The contract offered to the successful applicant will be initially for one school year with the possibility of becoming permanent after this period.

The Learning Support team supports the learning of children who require specific interventions in different areas (academic and behaviour). The support for our students either takes place within the classroom or in small withdrawal groups.

The successful candidate will lead the Learning Support team, which currently consists of four learning support teachers and two teaching assistants..The successful candidate also needs to liaise closely with our EAL department and the Year Leaders of each year group in the school, as well as outside agencies in the Netherlands.

Requirements:

We are looking for an experienced and inclusive team leader with relevant expertise in the teaching of students with additional needs and strong leadership skills. Candidates should have a valid Primary teaching qualification as well as certified training in Special (additional) Needs and Inclusion.

The ability to support any counselling services or student wellbeing would also be welcomed as well as safeguarding training and knowledge of dealing with disclosures.

The candidate will also manage communication with several external organisations and educational advisors in the Netherlands, for financial support for individual students, psychological and educational assessments, additional services, advice on safeguarding, etcetera. Therefore, a thorough understanding of the Dutch educational laws on inclusive education and the ability to function in Dutch as well as in English is desirable.

Preference will be given to candidates with successful leadership experience.

We are:

ISH Primary is a unique and diverse school with approximately 600 students aged 4 to 11. We are part of a group of schools falling under the Rijnlands Lyceum foundation and share an outstanding campus with ISH Secondary. The whole school vision is to shape a better future for all by inspiring our students to become compassionate and proactive global citizens.

Our innovative approach to high quality learning and world leading commitment to language acquisition, makes our school a happy and inclusive environment, ensuring that all children strive for personal excellence. The school is surrounded by forest in an area of rare natural beauty in Kijkduin in The Hague. To find further information about the school please visit our website http://www.ishthehague.nl

We offer:

●     a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary (paid in May every year)

●     an end-of-year allowance: 8,33% of the gross annual salary (paid in December every year)

●     end of scale payment: €1591,09 (paid in August every year) if applicable

●     an attractive employer’s contribution towards the Dutch ABP pension scheme

●     a commuting allowance (between home and work), in accordance with the CLA

●     several 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)

●     a collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis) a discount on various insurances, for instance: health care, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more

●     career development opportunities

All amounts mentioned above are gross based on 1 FTE and calculated pro rata.

Procedure:

Applicants who meet the requirements can apply through TES. Please upload your CV with a motivation letter and a completed application form. The application deadline is 15th September 2023.

Please note that suitable candidates may be invited for an interview sooner than the closing date. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. If you do not hear from us by 30th September 2023, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

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. Please read the recruitment code for your information.

Safeguarding:

All applicants are subject to a screening process that includes verification of qualifications, obtaining two supervisory references (including current employers) and obtaining current and previous police checks / certificate of good conduct.

Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention on child protection. To this end, all new hires must obtain a Dutch certificate of good conduct (VOG) prior to the start of the employment. For more information please read our policy for certification of good conduct.

Rijnlands will reimburse the costs of the application.