Teacher of English, Secondary School

European School The Hague Secondary; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 40,421 - 61,603; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.33% year-end bonus

Relocation package

ABP pension scheme

Travel expense contribution

Professional development budget

Job summary

European School The Hague Secondary is seeking a qualified Teacher of English to join our diverse international community in The Hague. You will deliver engaging lessons to students aged 11-18, following the European Baccalaureate curriculum and collaborate with a team of educators to support a thriving English programme.

We require a Bachelor's or Master's degree in English, full teaching qualification recognized by DUO, native English speaker, and experience teaching English to a range of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in English or English Literature.
• Full teaching qualification for Secondary Education recognized by DUO.
• Native English speaker with experience teaching English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons to students aged 11–18.
• Follow the European Baccalaureate curriculum and foster an inclusive classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support a thriving English programme.

Skills

Native English speaker

Excellent communication

ICT literacy

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in English/English Literature

DUO-recognized secondary teaching qualification

Tools

MS Office / ICT in education

Job description

Teacher of English, Secondary School

• Working pattern: 1.0 FTE
• Indicative Salary Range: 3622€ to 5520€ per month
• Start date: 1st August 2026 / Asap
• Closing date: Until a suitable candidate is found

About the Role

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Deliver engaging lessons to students aged 11-18, following the European Baccalaureate curriculum.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment where every student’s talent is nurtured.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to support a thriving English programme.

What we are looking for

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in English Language / English Literature (First-degree/Eerste graads) and full teaching qualification for Secondary Education (recognized by the Dutch Education Authorities (DUO)).
• You hold a fully qualified teacher status for Secondary Education in the country the qualification is obtained (e.g. PGCE and QTS with induction).
• Native speaker of English.
• Experience in teaching English to native speakers and/ or experience in teaching English as an additional language from beginner level to advanced level.
• Experience in teaching the age group of 11-18.
• Experience in international or intercultural education.
• Good ICT skills and an understanding of ICT use in an educational context.
• Experience in teaching EB, IB, GCE A levels or Cambridge English qualifications CAE/CPE or IELTS.

Why Join Us?

• Be Part of Something Special: Shape the creative minds of our diverse student body in an international setting.
• Experience the World: Work in The Hague, a city rich in culture and international connections.
• We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO VO). The salary is a minimum of €3622 and a maximum of €5520 for a full‑time contract on the LB scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.
• 8% holiday allowance (May).
• 8.33% year‑end bonus (December).
• Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable).
• ABP pension scheme.
• Number of options for tax benefits regarding, e.g. trade union dues, the costs of sports (for instance, fitness membership fees and the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes.
• Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis).
• Discount on various insurances (additional insurance on the health care package, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more).
• A permanent position, subject to recognition of your teaching qualifications by Dutch Education Authorities (DUO) and the successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
• An attractive relocation package with the support of our HR department to help you move to The Hague (for qualifying teachers living abroad).
• Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment. Every teacher has a personal budget for professional development.