DP Biology teacher who will also teach MYP Integrated Science

Rijnlands Lyceum; Wassenaar; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

90 hours IKB (Personal Budget hours)

Travel allowance

Cafeteria scheme (sports facilities)

Bicycle plan

Discounts on insurances

Job summary

The International School Wassenaar – Rijnlands Lyceum is seeking a DP Biology teacher who will also teach MYP Integrated Science in a dynamic IB environment in Wassenaar, the Netherlands. This 0.5–0.7 FTE role focuses on delivering high-quality biology and science instruction while collaborating with the science team to develop curricula.

We value international mindedness, strong English proficiency, and a willingness to engage in extra-curricular activities.

Qualifications

• You are internationally-minded and have strong English skills.
• Experience in international or intercultural education is required.
• You are innovative, eager to learn, and up-to-date with current research.
• Experience with DP Biology and MYP Integrated Science is preferable.
• You hold a valid teaching qualification for the Netherlands/Europe (1e graads).
• You have permission to work in the Netherlands/Europe.

Responsibilities

• You will teach Biology in the Diploma Programme and Integrated Science in the Middle Years Programme.
• You will work with colleagues to develop the DP Biology and MYP Integrated Science curricula.
• You inspire and motivate students and deliver high quality teaching.
• You may contribute to extracurricular activities and school community initiatives.

Skills

Internationally-minded

Native English proficiency

Willingness to participate in extracur

ICT in education

Team collaboration

Education

Dutch/European teaching qualification (1e graads)

Job description

DP Biology teacher who will also teach MYP Integrated Science

The International School Wassenaar – Rijnlands Lyceum is looking for a

DP Biology teacher
0,5 - 0,7 FTE

as per 1 January 2027 or soon thereafter

Would you like to work at an IB World School with an international department in a beautiful area? Then come and join our team and discover the world of Het Rijnlands!

“We give our students the freedom to explore, the tools to set their own course and the confidence to navigate the world.”

The International School Wassenaar – Rijnlands Lyceum is a relatively new international secondary school that is located on the campus of Rijnlands Lyceum Wassenaar (part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation). The first international students were welcomed in August 2019. We currently have more than 325 students aged 11-18 years from many different countries. We offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

Your role

You will join our International team. You will teach Biology in the Diploma Programme and Integrated Science in the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. In addition, you will work with the other colleagues in the Science department to further develop the Diploma Programme Biology curriculum and the Middle Years Programme Integrated Science curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to inspire and motivate students, and to deliver high quality teaching for their students.

Candidate-Profile

• You are internationally-minded;
• Your level of written and spoken English is (near) native;
• Experience in international or intercultural education
• You are innovative, committed to learning and up-to-date with current research;
• You have a Dutch/European (or equivalent) Teaching qualification for the subject, preferably already recognised by the Dutch Government (a DUO recognition), needs to be 1e graads;
• You have a valid work permit to work in the Netherlands/Europe;
• Experience in teaching DP Biology is preferable;
• Experience in teaching MYP Integrated Science is preferable;
• Experience in teaching the age group of 11-18;
• Experience with meeting the individual needs of the students;
• Willingness to be involved in extra-curricular activities
• Experience with differentiation and meeting the individual needs of the students
• Good ICT skills and an understanding of ICT use in an educational context
• You are aware of the developments within your field and you enjoy applying new insights into practice;
• You are flexible, organisationally strong, you put in 100% effort, you are an inspirator and motivator for our students;
• An excellent team player willing to work collaboratively and across the school, flexible and have the desire to be a part of a dynamic school community;
• Proactive and have an enthusiastic approach to teaching and wider professional practice.
• A role model for the IB Learner profile.
• Willingness to learn Dutch

We offer you

• An employment contract based on the CLA Secondary Education. Your salary depends on your knowledge and experience;
• You will be working in an enthusiastic and diverse team of colleagues;
• In your first year, you will receive guidance both within your section and by a supervisor at school;
• During your break, you can walk straight from our spacious schoolyard into the woods;
• You can work in our renovated staff room with both work and lounge areas;
• There is a quiet working space on the second floor of the staff room so you can work in silence, if you prefer;
• There are meeting rooms on the second floor of the staff room so you can consult with your colleagues;
• You will have all the tools at your disposal to do your job well, such as a laptop, which you can connect in every classroom;
• In addition to a salary in accordance with the CAO VO with, among other things, 8% holiday allowance and an 8,33% year-end bonus, 90 hours IKB (Personal Budget hours), we also offer you attractive additional benefits, such as a travel allowance, our employee scheme (cafeteria scheme) including sports facilities, and a bicycle plan. Furthermore, you receive discounts on various insurances.

Proud of our school

We are a school for HAVO, VWO, gymnasium, and international education. The foundation of the school is general special education; this means that we are completely neutral. Besides Dutch-speaking education we also offer bilingual education (TTO). At our international school we have students from all over the world, who are educated according to the IB programmes (MYP and DP). With over 1000 students, our school is a warm and friendly organisation where everyone knows each other. Our school is part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.

Vision and mission of The International School Wassenaar

The International School Wassenaar provides high quality education and guidance to international students in order to develop independent, international-minded thinkers with a great sense of responsibility for the world they live in. It is our mission to establish a caring learning environment through strong and genuine relationships within school, the local community and the world beyond.

Our application procedure

Deadline of applications: Friday 27 November 2026.

The Rijnlands Lyceum Recruitment Code and VOG procedure is applicable and can be obtained via our Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation website: