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Primary Class Teacher

Primary Class Teacher

Harbour International School

Rotterdam, The Netherlands

  • Expired
Salary:
Dutch CAO PO (Dutch Teachers Collective Labour Agreement)
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
6th January 2020 or earlier
Apply by:
16 October 2019

Job overview

Harbour International School is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join our team of highly collaborative and committed teachers.

We are a small Primary school, with a strong sense of community, located near central Rotterdam. We offer an internationally focused curriculum, with a high level of differentiation to meet the needs of all the children in our care.

Key Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

  • Teaching qualification / certificate that qualifies for accreditation according to the Dutch education system
  • Experience of the International Primary Curriculum or other international curriculums and a knowledge and understanding of current trends and innovation in education
  • Excellent written and oral English language skills
  • A reflective approach to teaching;  being committed to personal development and growth
  • A willingness to collaborate and contribute to the ongoing development of our school
  • Previous experience in an international school or experience of teaching children with English as an additional language


We offer:

  • An appointment based on the Dutch teachers’ collective labour agreement (CAO PO) for primary education on the relevant pay scale, dependant on background and experience
  • An initial one year contract with successful completion leading to a permanent contract 
  • Continuous professional development
  • Children from over 40 nationalities who are enthusiastic to learn, kind and considerate
  • A warm and welcoming staff body
  • Small class sizes
  • Contribution towards relocation 


The starting date for this position is January 2020 or earlier if possible. For more information please contact the Head of School at jennys@harbouribsr.nl. To apply for this position please send a full CV with three references and a letter, up to two pages, detailing your experience and why you are interested in our school to jennys@harbouribsr.nl. The closing date for applications is 24th October 2019. Early applications are encouraged, as the school reserves the right to appoint before the closing date in the case of an outstanding candidate. Interviews will be by Skype.

Harbour International School is committed to safeguarding and employment is on the condition of full safeguarding checks including obtaining a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) and reference checks from previous employers. 

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About Harbour International School

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+31 0 448 2266

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Welcome to the world of Harbour International... and what a special world it is!

Harbour International offers a primary education which is designed to shape and develop children for the challenges of the 21st century.  All lessons are taught in English with the opportunity for the pupils to learn Dutch from a native Dutch speaker. The pupils experience Dutch culture through visiting the many museums and attractions in the Rotterdam area. Harbour International is part of a Dutch national educational foundation, subsidised by the Dutch government. This subsidy allows us to offer a high quality international education, in part, through small class sizes and high quality resources. The school was established in 1988 with 21 pupils and has grown in size and stature to a student body of close to 260 children. 

About us

Pupils attending Harbour International represent a wide variety of nationalities and educational backgrounds. What they have in common is studying in the English language. Our staff are experienced teachers who provide a broad, balanced curriculum aimed at developing the pupils' knowledge, skills and understanding. Teachers continue to develop their skills through professional development courses both in The Netherlands and abroad and all staff are involved in learning communities reflecting and implementing new learning into their practice.

Our Aims

To meet the educational needs of our pupils, Harbour International uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and elements of the British curriculum to ensure and maintain a high standard of education for our pupils.

Our Educational Policy

The aims and principles of Harbour International are as follows:

- To develop the social, emotional, creative, cognitive and motor development of each pupil.

- To treat each child as an individual and to encourage them to develop into an internationally minded citizen of the 21st century.

- To develop the child's personal and social skills and encourage cooperation with other pupils.

- To develop the child's knowledge, skills and understanding across the curriculum.

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