ECONOMICS - MYP/DP - NETHERLANDS
STARTING DATE: 1 AUGUST 2023
CLOSING DATE: 04 APRIL 2023
Applications will be handled on an on-going basis if no candidate is found before the closing date.
Description of School:
The International School Groningen is an IB World School and provides a comprehensive educational programme to approximately 200 students aged between 11 and 18. The school offers high-quality education, meeting high expectations, through the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
The International School is a section of and shares the campus with a larger Dutch Secondary School, the Maartenscollege. The Maartenscollege is also an IB world school, offering the MYP at all academic levels.
Position Title: Teacher of Economics
Teacher of Economics within the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP4 and 5) and Diploma Programme.
The position is initially a temporary appointment with the potential to become permanent, with a teaching contract of approximately 0,8 fte. (80%).
Experience as a mentor (form tutor) or in other leadership roles within an IB world school would be advantageous.
Criteria:
The successful candidate:
is a highly dynamic and motivated teacher who can differentiate in a mixed ability setting
is an experienced and qualified* teacher who can help further develop the International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP and DP programmes at the school
has an awareness of the needs of an intercultural environment
is interested in taking an active role within the international school
has an excellent level of spoken and written English language. (CEFR – C1)
*We are only able to consider qualified teachers with a European (or equivalent) teaching qualification for the subject recognised by the Dutch Government (a DUO recognition)
A qualification applicable with a Dutch first degree (1e graads) is required for this vacancy.
Package:
Conditions of employment follow the collective bargaining agreement called “CAO VO”.
Salary: scale LC (€3019 - €5329 (max) gross/bruto per month)
Extra’s:
Moving allowance of up to € 2500
Settling in allowance of approximately € 5000
6% bonus in December
8% bonus in May
excellent pension arrangement
personal budget of 90 hours per year for extra leave or task reduction
work-related travel reimbursement
discount for medical insurance
generous fee reduction to children of staff
up to one full year of paid sick leave
The part of the salary above a minimum threshold (up to 30% of total salary) remains tax-free for foreign hires during the first five years of employment in the Netherlands.
We offer a supportive and dynamic team of teachers and a well-resourced working environment. We offer the opportunity to receive high quality professional development and to join a network of IB teachers working in over 2500 schools around the world. This is, therefore, an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a highly successful IB World School in the north of the Netherlands.
Application for Position:
Please contact the head of school directly with a letter of motivation and a curriculum vitae.
Mr Mike Weston, Head, International School Groningen
Please add REF: www.ibschooljobs.com - Application for Position as Economics Teacher in the subject of your email.
Please also note the requirement to also apply online via: https://carmel.nl/werken-bij/vacatures