Primary PE Teacher (PYP)(Maternity Cover)

Rijnlands Lyceum; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

End-of-year allowance

Commuting allowance

IPAP disability insurance

Insurance discounts

Job summary

International School of The Hague – Primary is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Physical Education teacher for a maternity cover starting 3 January 2027. The role involves teaching across the full primary range, creating inclusive, inquiry-driven PE experiences and supporting the PYP journey.

The successful candidate will have PE qualifications, English proficiency and strong collaboration with teams, with a competitive CAO PO benefits package and a dynamic, international community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Primary Education or equivalent with PE qualification.
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• Experience teaching PE to ages 4–11.
• Strong knowledge of physical development and PE pedagogy.
• Experience with inquiry-based learning; IB PYP is a plus.
• Ability to differentiate learning for diverse abilities and inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality PE across the full primary age range.
• Develop students’ physical literacy and confidence in activities.
• Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences for physical development.
• Provide opportunities for individual, partner and team activities.
• Promote enjoyment of movement and lifelong wellbeing.

Skills

EU eligibility

Teaching qualification

Primary PE experience

PE pedagogy

IB PYP knowledge

Differentiation

Inclusive practice

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor in Primary Education

PGCE with QTS

Physical Education teaching qualification

Job description

Primary PE Teacher (PYP)(Maternity Cover)

International School of The Hague – Primary

Primary PYP Physical Education Teacher at the International School of The Hague (ISH)

Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Start Date: 3 January 2027 (with the possibility of an earlier start)
Contract Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE / 5 days a week) – Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Dutch collective labour agreement for primary education (CAO PO), scale LB
Application deadline: 23/10/2026

Are you the colleague we are seeking to join ISH Primary?

The International School of The Hague (ISH) is a diverse and internationally minded learning community of approximately 550 students aged 4–11. As part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation, ISH Primary shares a beautiful campus with ISH Secondary in Kijkduin, The Hague.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, relational and reflective Primary Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join our team from 3 January 2027 on a temporary basis to provide maternity cover, (with a possibility of an earlier start).

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about physical education and understands the important role that movement, wellbeing, teamwork and physical literacy play in a child’s development. You will teach PE across the full primary age range, creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences that enable every student to develop confidence, competence and a positive relationship with physical activity.

As an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school, we view PE as an integral part of a child’s learning and development. We are therefore looking for a teacher who can move beyond a purely skills-based approach to physical education and create meaningful, inquiry-driven learning experiences that encourage students to think, reflect, collaborate, problem-solve and take increasing ownership of their learning.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Permission to live and work in the European Union (EU passport or valid Dutch work visa)
• A recognised teaching qualification (Bachelor in Primary Education, recognised Physical Education teaching qualification, or PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience teaching Physical Education across the primary age range (ages 4–11)
• Strong knowledge of age-appropriate physical development, physical literacy and PE pedagogy
• Experience with, or a good understanding of, inquiry-based and concept-driven learning; experience with the IB PYP framework is an advantage
• The ability to design engaging PE experiences that develop physical skills alongside collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving
• Experience differentiating learning to accommodate a wide range of physical abilities, learning needs and levels of confidence
• A strong commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring that all students can participate meaningfully and experience success
• Effective organisation, classroom and behaviour management skills within both indoor and outdoor learning environments
• A positive, relational and collaborative approach to working with students, colleagues and families
• The ability to work collaboratively with year group and specialist teams to support the continued development of the PYP at ISH
• Excellent spoken and written English

Key Responsibilities

Physical Education Teaching & Learning:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Physical Education across the full primary age range
• Develop students’ physical literacy, including fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance, agility and confidence in a range of physical activities
• Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences that enable students to progress physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively
• Provide opportunities for students to experience a broad and balanced range of individual, partner and team activities
• Promote enjoyment of movement and support students in developing positive attitudes towards physical activity and lifelong wellbeing
• Use assessment, observation and feedback effectively to identify students’ strengths, monitor progress and inform next steps in learning
• Differentiate learning experiences to ensure appropriate challenge, access and participation for students with diverse abilities and learning needs
• Establish clear routines and expectations that promote safe, respectful and responsible participation in physical activity

Inquiry & the PYP

• Develop inquiry-driven and concept-based PE learning experiences aligned with the IB PYP framework and the school’s curriculum standards
• Encourage students to ask questions, explore movement, test strategies, solve problems and reflect on their learning
• Foster student agency by providing meaningful opportunities for voice, choice and ownership within PE
• Develop students’ Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills through physical education, with particular emphasis on communication, social, self-management and thinking skills
• Support the development of the attributes of the ISH community profile through cooperation, fair play, perseverance, reflection and responsible participation
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and other specialists to identify authentic opportunities for connections with Units of Inquiry and wider transdisciplinary learning
• Contribute to the continued development of Physical Education within the school’s PYP journey
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive environment in which all students feel confident to participate, challenge themselves and experience success
• Support students in developing resilience, self-regulation, teamwork, leadership and positive relationships with others
• Promote healthy choices and help students develop an age-appropriate understanding of the relationship between physical activity and wellbeing
• Use inclusive and differentiated approaches to support multilingual learners and students with diverse learning and physical needs
• Foster respectful participation, cooperation and good sportsmanship
• Recognise and celebrate individual progress and effort alongside performance
• Ensure that appropriate health and safety procedures are consistently followed during lessons, activities and events

Professional Collaboration & Wider School Life

• Work collaboratively with year group teams, specialist teachers, teaching assistants, student support colleagues and the PYP Coordinator
• Contribute actively to collaborative planning, assessment and reflection
• Communicate effectively with students, colleagues and families regarding learning, progress and wellbeing
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of school sporting events, activity days and other opportunities that promote physical activity and community participation
• Support opportunities for students to participate in appropriate sporting and physical activities beyond regular PE lessons
• Engage actively in professional learning, reflection and collaborative inquiry
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the Primary School
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a willingness to contribute to the evolving needs of the PE programme and wider school community

What We Offer

• The opportunity to shape engaging and inquiry-driven Physical Education within our developing PYP programme
• A welcoming, inclusive and internationally minded school community
• The opportunity to teach and build relationships with students across the full Primary School
• A collaborative environment in which specialist and classroom teachers work together to support student learning
• Ongoing professional learning focused on inquiry, inclusion and wellbeing
• Dedicated opportunities for collaborative planning and professional learning
• A beautiful campus in Kijkduin with access to indoor and outdoor spaces for physical activity
• Competitive CAO PO benefits package including:
• Holiday allowance (8%)
• End-of-year allowance (8.33% of the gross annual salary)
• Commuting allowance
• Tax benefit schemes, including options related to sport/fitness membership and bicycle purchase
• Collective occupational disability insurance (IPAP)
• Discounts on various insurance policies

Safeguarding & Child Protection

All applicants are subject to a rigorous screening process that includes verification of qualifications, obtaining two supervisory references (including current employers), and obtaining current and previous police checks/certificates of good conduct.
Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. To this end, all new hires must obtain a Dutch certificate of good conduct (VOG) prior to the start of employment.
To find further information about the school, please visit our website: www.ishthehague.nl .
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