Head of Primary Department/PYP Coordinator

Stichting Alberdingk Thijm Scholen; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Travel allowance

Free staff parking

Job summary

International School Hilversum (ISH) in Hilversum invites applications for Head of the Primary Department / PYP Coordinator. You will lead the PYP team, design curriculum, and oversee relationships with parents and the upper school.

The role includes teaching as well, with guidance from an experienced team. We value authenticity, balance and courage and offer professional development and benefits; relocation costs are not offered.

Qualifications

• Recognised teaching qualification (DUO bevoegd).
• Experience leading teams in a primary school.
• Experience teaching IB PYP is required.
• Interest in school life beyond core duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PYP Department as Head of the PYP, PYP coordinator and teacher.
• Design curriculum in collaboration with colleagues.
• Oversee relationships with parents and the upper school.

Skills

Leadership experience

PYP/IB experience

Multidisciplinary interests

Dutch work eligibility

Education

DUO bevoegd teaching qualification

Job description

Head of Primary Department/PYP Coordinator International School Hilversum | Hilversum | 1.0 fte | Fixed Term Contract

We are looking for a Head of our PYP Department who wants to stimulate student's creativity and natural curiosity. Join our experienced and diverse PYP team as a part of International School Hilversum (ISH). We are a warm and friendly school where we create a home away from home for expats and repats from all over the world.

Your profile

• You have a recognised (DUO bevoegd) teaching qualification.
• You have experience in leading teams in a primary school.
• You have experience with teaching IB PYP.
• You have a multidisciplinary interest(s) and would be keen to get involved in school life beyond just your role.
• You live in the Netherlands and have a work visa or European/NL passport.

Your role

You will join the PYP Department as Head of the PYP, PYP coordinator and as teacher.

You are responsible, with your colleagues, for designing the curriculum, overseeing relationships with parents and the upper school.

The team is experienced and well established and you will receive guidance and support.

We are particularly interested in candidates that have a proven track record in leadership roles.

Our school and offer

We value Authenticity, Balance and Courage while preparing students to be READY FOR THE WORLD. At ISH we embrace technology and offer extensive access to professional development opportunities. We have an excellent academic track record built up over many years. We belong to the Alberdingk Thijm Scholen group and enjoy the support of our board and collaboration with our sister school International School Laren.

We are in the heart of Hilversum within 15 minutes walk from Hilversum station or 10 minutes walk from Hilversum Sportpark station. We also have a parking space offering free parking to staff on the school grounds.

Salary will depend on your background and experience in accordance with the Dutch CAO-VO. This includes benefits like a year-end bonus and travel allowance.

We cannot offer international relocation costs or housing.