Learning support specialist for English

Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, the European School The Hague is unique. We offer complete Early Years, Primary and Secondary education leading to the European Baccalaureate. Our Primary and Secondary schools are located on two large campuses in the International Zone of The Hague. The two schools work together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation. Our qualified and dedicated staff ensure the highest quality education and small class sizes.

Starting from 1 August 2023, we have a job opening at our Secondary school for a:

Learning support specialist for English

( 1 FTE)

At ESH Secondary we recognise that all students require different levels and kinds of support, from language acquisition to learning needs or from emotional support to stress management, to ensure their well-being. Our dedicated Support Team, made up of highly qualified and experienced Learning Support Specialists, Counsellors and Psychologists continually review, reflect on, and report on the support needs of the students in their care and maintain an open channel for discussion with parents.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (Hons) in English Language / English Literature  
• You hold a fully qualified teacher status for Secondary Education in the country the qualification is obtained (e.g. PGCE and QTS with induction) 
• CELTA (or equivalent)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills (mother tongue English speaker or qualified at CEFR C2 level)

Recommendations

• Possess a specialist qualification in Learning Support or Specific Learning Difficulties (e.g., dyslexia), or demonstrate significant experience and expertise in supporting students with diverse learning needs
• Recent experience of teaching the Cambridge suite of exams/IGCSE English/GCSE English/European Baccalaureate English/International Baccalaureate English
• Experience and knowledge of teaching EAL in a secondary school 
• Experience of working in an international setting
• Successful experience of managing an effective classroom environment to support pupil learning and positive behaviour
• Ability to promote a positive ethos and pride in the school together with high standards of education, care and behaviour 
• Evidence of the ability to work cooperatively with multi-disciplinary professionals 
• Knowledge of school systems for tracking and assessment 

We offer

• An appointment based on the Dutch teachers’ collective labour agreement for secondary education (in Dutch: ”CAO VO”) on the relevant pay scale. The specific step in the scale depends on relevant background and experience
• A temporary contract of one year with a prospect to a permanent one
• An attractive relocation package with HR assistance
• An attractive multicultural work environment
• Ongoing Professional Development

Besides a meaningful job, we offer attractive terms and conditions of employment determined by the primary and secondary education collective labour agreements, as well as Rijnlands foundation specific benefits. This includes (but is not limited to):

• 8% holiday allowance (May)
• 8.33% year-end bonus (December)
• End of scale payment amounting to € 1.493,- gross for teachers (based on a fulltime position)
• Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)
• ABP pension scheme
• 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)
• Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)
• Discount on various insurances (health care, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)

Start Date

The appointed person will start on 1 August 2023

Procedure

Applicants who meet the requirements are invited to apply on werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl. You will be asked to upload a CV, a motivation letter and a completed application form (incomplete applications will not be considered).). Please address your application for the attention of Ms. Nicoline Mostert; Support team leader. 

Deadline for applications: 21 June 2023 

Interviews will be held in the week of 26 between 26 to 30 June 2023.

Shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation via e-mail. The interview will either be in-person or via Microsoft Teams, depending on the applicant’s location. Please note: suitable candidates may be invited for an interview sooner than the above-mentioned closing date.

Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. Information about expense claims will be provided upon invitation.

Shall 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 and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to carefully read the code before applying. 

About the Secondary School

With tuition in 15 European languages, our dynamic multilingual and multicultural environment nurtures the growth and development of our students, and prepares them to become responsible, future-focused and proactive citizens of Europe and the world.

ESH Secondary is proud to offer a well-rounded programme of study that incorporates technology to facilitate learning and ensure students are future-ready. ESH places high importance on student well-being, and the holistic approach sees students taking part in outdoor education, camps, community service and cultural trips abroad. Students benefit from the local community links within The Hague International Zone, connecting their learning with the real world.

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.