Technical teaching assistant in biology

Onderwijsregio Hollands Noorden; Zaandam; Remote; EUR 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Onderwijsregio Hollands Noorden is seeking a TOA biology teacher in Zaandam to support biology classes, set up and supervise practicals, and collaborate with colleagues to plan activities.

The role focuses on preparing and supervising practical sessions, ensuring safety, and contributing to a positive learning environment for HAVO/atheneum students. The position is based in Zaandam and is tied to the CAO VO framework.

Qualifications

• MBO+ training in a relevant field of study.
• Preferably some experience in developing and guiding practice sessions.
• Positive, friendly and service-oriented attitude.
• You can work in a structured way.
• You have an eye for safety.
• You possess knowledge of biology to design and supervise practicals independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up, prepare, and complete various biology practicals.
• Keep track of ongoing practices and plan with colleagues.

Skills

Structured work

Safety awareness

Affinity with students

Team player

Biology practicals knowledge

Education

MBO+ training in a relevant field

Job description

As of January 1st, 2027 (or shortly thereafter), we are looking for a TOA biology teacher. We are looking for a TOA who can effectively handle students in secondary education, who can work well as a team, and who is able to prepare and supervise the biology practicals. We warmly invite interested candidates to apply.
What will you do?
As a TOA, you have a supporting role in the biology classes. You are responsible for setting up, preparing, and completing various practicals. You keep track of the ongoing practices and plan everything in collaboration with your colleagues.
About the school
In the heart of Zaandam is the oldest secondary school in the Zaanstreek: the Zaanlands Lyceum. The school has been awarded the title of excellent school for the vwo (upper secondary education). The school accommodates approximately 1100 students and 140 staff members.The Zaanland Lyceum is a public school for HAVO, atheneum and gymnasium. The school is open to every student, regardless of their religious beliefs or origins. The students respect each other's backgrounds and beliefs. The education is based onaiming to maximize the talents of our students and employees in an inspiring and atmospheric environment. The spacious and light school building is located on a very spacious plot with lots of greenery and features a beautiful outdoor sports facility.The school has sufficient and excellently equipped practical classrooms.

Job requirements

What we ask

• MBO+ training in a relevant field of study.
• Preferably some experience in developing and guiding practice sessions.
• Students are also warmly invited to apply.
• Positive, friendly and service-oriented attitude.

Skills and competencies

• You can work in a structured way.
• You have an eye for safety.
• You have affinity with the target group/students.
• You are social and helpful.
• You possess knowledge of biology to design and supervise practicals independently.

Employment conditions

What we offer
A versatile job in a challenging and informal working environment, where students and staff undergo personal development that suits their aptitudes, competencies, and ambitions. The biology classrooms are excellently equipped, and the section has its ownoffice. The position is valued in accordance with the CAO VO in S7 (max. € 3,937 for 1.0 FTE).

Application information

Interested?
If you are interested in this position, we kindly ask you to send your cover letter and resume to our administration department by Sunday 18 October at the latest via [e-mail] .
If you have any further questions regarding this vacancy, please contact the headmaster, Michiel van Dijk, [e-mail] .
For background information about our school, please refer to our website, www.zaanlands.nl .

In the heart of Zaandam is the oldest secondary school in the Zaan region: the Zaanlands Lyceum. With extraordinary customisation, we are committed to finding and developing the talents of 1189 pupils. Our school has an open and tolerant culture and offers high-quality education.
Head, heart and hands
We profile ourselves as a knowledge school, but at the same time pay a lot of attention to the personal development of our pupils. We contribute to the development of our pupils into critical, independent and confident citizens who are ready for the future.
Structure provides space
Our educational organisation is structured in such a way that we can offer our pupils a great deal of customisation. Pupils with cognitive talent are challenged to explore the limits of their abilities. This means accelerating, enriching, deepening or broadening, with the pupil retaining a high degree of ownership of his own learning process.
Teacher as learning professional
We offer modern, challenging and high-quality education, in which both pupils and staff can develop their talents. We encourage our staff to develop personally in line with their aptitude, competences and ambitions.
Our extras
Zaanlands Lyceum obtained the designation 'Excellent School' for its vwo department, mainly because of the customisation we offer cognitive talent and what this means for the rest of the school. In addition, we are a member of the Association of Gifted Profile Schools (BPS), we are a Beta Partner and Olympiad School and offer very many extra-curricular opportunities for pupils and colleagues.

Interested?
If you are interested in this position, we kindly ask you to send your cover letter and resume to our administration department by Sunday 18 October at the latest via [e-mail] .
If you have any further questions regarding this vacancy, please contact the headmaster, Michiel van Dijk, [e-mail] .
For background information about our school, please refer to our website, www.zaanlands.nl .