Deputy Head – IB Pastoral & School Lead

Rijnlands Lyceum; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

International School Wassenaar – Rijnlands Lyceum in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Deputy Head to lead pastoral care and student discipline within the MYP and DP. The role includes mentoring, coordinating trips and events, and teaching duties as part of a collaborative leadership team.

The ideal candidate has a Dutch teaching qualification, strong communication with parents, and a commitment to IB practices and international education excellence.

Qualifications

• Internationally-minded mindset and ability to work across cultures.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Proven experience leading pastoral care and student discipline.
• Knowledge of IB practices across MYP and DP.
• Experience in international education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care and student discipline across MYP/DP.
• Oversee mentor/advisory programme and year-level activities.
• Coordinate trips, events and school-wide activities.
• Support policy development and school-wide implementation.
• Teach duties as part of the Deputy Head responsibilities.
• Engage with parents and admissions during tours/open days.

Skills

International mindset

Communication skills

Leadership experience

IB knowledge

Pastoral leadership

Team development

Organisational skills

Education

Dutch Teaching qualification (DUO recognition)

Job description

International School Wassenaar – Rijnlands Lyceum in the Netherlands seeks an experienced Deputy Head to lead pastoral care and student discipline within the MYP and DP. The role includes mentoring, coordinating trips and events, and teaching duties as part of a collaborative leadership team.

The ideal candidate has a Dutch teaching qualification, strong communication with parents, and a commitment to IB practices and international education excellence.