Primary Learning Diversity Specialist (temporary position)

Esprit Scholen; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary payscale 9 – 3,366€ to 5,086€ /

8.33% year-end bonus

8% holiday allowance

ABP pension plan

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

MacBook

Job summary

Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) in Amsterdam seeks a learning specialist to support diverse students within an international IB environment. The role emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and ongoing professional development.

The candidate should have two years of learning support experience, a DUO valid teaching degree or learning specialist qualification, and strong English communication. A maternity-coverage 0.8 FTE contract is offered, with competitive payscale and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least two years of learning support experience, preferably in an international school setting.
• DUO-validated teaching degree and/or learning specialist qualification.
• Excellent knowledge of diverse learning challenges.
• Ability to plan engaging support lessons and build strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• Understanding of various cultural backgrounds.
• Excellent command of English and communication skills.
• Commitment to IB international learning.
• Resilient attitude with a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning support and small-group lessons.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to adapt learning plans.
• Support students’ social and academic development while engaging families.

Skills

Collaboration

Flexibility

Continuous development

English proficiency

Education

DUO validated teaching degree

Learning specialist qualification

Job description

Do you want to be part of an international IB school in Amsterdam where learning is at the heart of everything we do? Then we invite you to apply!

About us

The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a Dutch International Primary and Secondary School offering international education in English to 2400 students of more than 80 different nationalities who are (temporarily) living in the Netherlands and are enjoying high quality, accessible, community based international learning.

The AICS is a partly-state-funded community school, which enables us to deliver high-quality education at competitive fees. We were the first school in the Netherlands to offer the full IB continuum (IB, PYP, MYP, DP and CP) and are a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

AICS students value and embrace differences and diversity. Our education aims to teach our students to become compassionate and wise human beings through knowledge and inquiry.

The AICS is guided by the core values of belonging, a possibility mindset, and learning for life, fostering a supportive community in which students, staff and parents feel valued, approach challenges with optimism, and are committed to continuous personal and academic development.

This is what you bring

You are a learning specialist who values collaboration, demonstrates flexibility in a dynamic environment, and is committed to the continuous development of both students and your own professional practice.

• At least two years of learning support experience - preferably in an international school setting
• A DUO validated teaching degree and/or learning specialist qualification
• Excellent knowledge of diverse learning challenges
• You excel in planning and organising engaging support lessons while building and maintaining strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
• An understanding and knowledge of various cultural backgrounds
• Excellent command of the English language and communication skills
• A commitment to the school’s mission to provide high-quality community-based international learning in the form of the IB programme
• A resilient attitude and a good sense of humour

We offer

• Salary in - payscale 9, based upon knowledge and experience (min. €3.366,- max. €5.086,- full-time per month, before tax)
• End-of-year bonus of 8.33%
• A holiday allowance in May (8%)
• Good work-life balance which includes school holidays
• An excellent pension plan with ABP
• A wide range of vitality and wellbeing benefits
• A wide range of professional development opportunities
• MacBook (delete if not relevant)
• Staff outings and events

We offer a temporary contract (maternity leave) for 0,8 FTE starting 4 November 2026.

Do you have Esprit?

The AICS is one of the 15 Esprit schools. At Esprit Schools, we offer innovative education. And challenge ourselves to do things differently. We want to explore the world of education without the boxes and categories. Ultimately aiming for learning beyond boundaries. For that, we need you. Your ideas. Your energy. Your Esprit.

Child safety

The Amsterdam International Community School is committed to providing a safe learning environment for our staff and students. Reference checks will include child protection verification for all serious candidates. A police clearance certificate for previous countries of employment and a Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG) are required for all staff.

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