Strategic Vice Principal, Student Wellbeing & Culture

Rijnlands Lyceum; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The International School of The Hague (ISH) invites applications for the role of Vice Principal (Conrector) Student Wellbeing & Culture. You will join the Senior Leadership Team to shape a safe, inclusive environment where every student is known, valued and empowered to flourish academically and personally.

You will lead wellbeing, behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion initiatives, line-manage pastoral leaders, and collaborate with the Principal and SLT to implement the vision across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
• Dutch teaching qualification meeting DUO standards for secondary education (ages 11-18).
• Minimum of 5-7 years of secondary teaching experience plus 3-5 years in a middle or senior leadership role overseeing student support, wellbeing, safeguarding, or behaviour management.
• Deep operational expertise in child protection frameworks, inclusive education, attendance strategies, and restorative practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, implement, and evaluate the school's student support vision across the Secondary School.
• Line manage and empower Deputy Heads of School and the Student Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Chair regular holistic student support leadership meetings for consistency across year groups.
• Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding frameworks and child welfare culture.
• Champion student voice and informed decision-making for school improvement.
• Drive restorative practices, positive behaviour interventions, and inclusive education strategies.

Skills

Empathetic leadership

Student wellbeing

Equity & inclusion

Multicultural communication

Bilingual English/Dutch

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, or related field

Job description

The International School of The Hague (ISH) invites applications for the role of Vice Principal (Conrector) Student Wellbeing & Culture. You will join the Senior Leadership Team to shape a safe, inclusive environment where every student is known, valued and empowered to flourish academically and personally.

You will lead wellbeing, behaviour, safeguarding and inclusion initiatives, line-manage pastoral leaders, and collaborate with the Principal and SLT to implement the vision across the