Cover Supervisor

Rijnlands Lyceum; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

Travel allowance

ABP pension plan

53 holiday days per year

Professional development budget

Job summary

The International School of The Hague in Kijkduin seeks a Cover Supervisor to seamlessly fill teacher absences in the secondary classrooms. This full-time role emphasizes strong classroom management, safeguarding, and a supportive approach to 11–18 students in an international setting.

You will supervise classes using prepared plans, uphold behaviour policies, support SEND and EAL learners, and help maintain a calm, engaging learning environment while contributing to the school's inclusive ethos

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Experience with students aged 11–18 in an international school.
• Good ICT skills and confidence using digital learning tools.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and equity.
• Desirable: experience in secondary schools or knowledge of IB MYP/DP.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes using plans and resources provided by regular teachers.
• Set clear expectations, keep students focused, and monitor progress.
• Create a calm, respectful learning environment.
• Assist students with SEND and EAL needs.
• Apply school behaviour policies and safeguarding guidelines.
• Register attendance with iSAMS and provide feedback to class teachers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Student wellbeing

Adaptability

Communication skills

ICT skills

Safeguarding awareness

Tools

iSAMS

Job description

Are you an energetic, adaptable, and supportive professional who thrives in a dynamic educational setting? If you have a passion for encouraging young people, keeping them engaged in their learning journey, and are ready to make a true difference in the classroom, you could be the ideal Cover Supervisor to join our close-knit, dedicated team of three!

• Work pattern: This full-time position is based on 40 hours per week i. e. 1.0 FTE.
• Working hours: 08:15 - 16:45 Monday to Friday
• Contract: We currently have two positions available: one temporary cover role for a colleague, and one longer-term contract.
• Salary: In accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (CAO VO) Scale 6: between € 2.672,- en € 3.610,- gross per month based on a full-time contract (depending on your experience)
• Location: The International School of The Hague, Wijndaelerweg 11, Kijkduin
• Deadline for application: Sunday, 31 August 2026
  • Round 1 interviews: week #37 (7-11 September 2026)
  • Round 2 interviews: week #38 (14-18 September 2026)

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will step into the secondary classroom during regular teacher absences to ensure our students' learning journey continues smoothly, safely, and purposefully. You do not need to be a subject specialist to excel here. Instead, you will bring high professional standards, fantastic classroom management, and a genuine care for student success that allows our international community to flourish.

As part of your daily role, you will:

• Supervise secondary classes using plans and resources provided by regular teachers.
• Set clear expectations, keep students focused, and monitor their progress during tasks.
• Create a calm, respectful learning environment where every student feels supported.
• Assist students with additional needs, including SEND and EAL learners.
• Apply school behaviour policies effectively and uphold all safeguarding guidelines.
• Register attendance accurately using iSAMS and leave helpful feedback for class teachers.

A comprehensive overview of the day-to-day duties can be found in this task description .

Who are we looking for?

You will be a great fit for our team if you have:

• Excellent interpersonal and classroom management skills.
• Confidence working with students aged 11-18 in an international school setting.
• High resilience, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• Good ICT skills and confidence using digital learning tools.
• A genuine commitment to student wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion, and equity.
• Prior experience in secondary schools or knowledge of IB MYP/DP frameworks (desirable).
• The existing legal right to work in the Netherlands, independent of employment status.

What we offer

• An attractive financial package, including an 8% holiday allowance, an 8.33% year-end bonus, travel allowance, and a secure pension plan through the ABP fund.
• Generous paid leave of 53 holiday days (426 hours) per year for full-time contracts, generally aligned with the school vacation calendar and including public holidays.
• A dedicated personal annual budget to support your ongoing professional development and specialised training.