Ethics/Humanities Teacher, Secondary School

Ethics/Humanities Teacher, Secondary School

Working pattern: 1.0 FTE

Subjects: Ethics/Humanities

Indicative Salary Range: €3463 to €5277 per month

Start date: 1st August 2025

Closing date: 2 April 2025

We are delighted that you are considering the Ethics/Humanities Teacher vacancy here at the European School, Den Haag.

Are you passionate about guiding students in ethical reasoning and fostering a deep understanding of the humanities? As a Teacher of Ethics/Humanities at The European School The Hague, you will have the unique opportunity to engage with all our students, equipping them with critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and a strong ethical foundation. With access to a dynamic and supportive department, this role offers the chance to inspire, innovate, and leave a lasting impact.

Our school values of Ambition, Positivity, and Respect underpin the Ethics/Humanities Department focus. This framework allows us to challenge our students to reach beyond their capabilities by fostering high expectations in our day-to-day lessons; cultivate positive and caring relationships with those whom we teach, modelling how students should treat each other in a kind and positive manner, and perhaps most importantly, model how to build respect in a multinational, multilingual school that strives for diversity and inclusion. Knowing our students and supporting their needs lies at the heart of our teaching.

We value creativity and initiative—there’s plenty of room to shape your teaching and contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum. Additionally, teachers have the opportunity to engage in extracurricular activities, further enriching the student experience. If you are excited about fostering curiosity, debate, and ethical reflection, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Teacher of Ethics/Humanities, you will:

·         Deliver engaging lessons to students aged 11-18, following the European Baccalaureate curriculum.

·         Foster students’ critical thinking, ethical awareness, and cultural sensitivity.

·         Create an inclusive classroom environment where every student’s perspective is valued.

·         Collaborate with a team of passionate educators to support a thriving Ethics/Humanities programme.

·         For the right candidate, the position may include the Head of Department role, subject to a selection process.

If you are ready to inspire the next generation of global citizens and ethical thinkers, we encourage you to apply!

Why Join Us?

·         Be part of something meaningful: Inspire ethical reasoning, cultural awareness, and critical thought in our diverse student body within an international setting.

·         Experience the World: Work in The Hague, a city rich in culture and international connections.

·         Enjoy competitive benefits. We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement (CAO VO). The salary is a minimum of €3463 and a maximum of €5277 for a full-time contract on the LB scale. The salary scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.

·         A permanent position, subject to recognition of your teaching qualifications by 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.

What We’re Looking For

·         A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Ethics, Philosophy, History, Geography or a related Humanities field.

·         Fully qualified teacher status for secondary education, recognized in the country where the qualification was obtained. (For UK/Ireland/Scotland applicants, you must have QTS and have completed or been exempt from the statutory induction period.)

·         Your teaching qualifications must meet the Dutch Education Authorities' (DUO) standards.

·         Proficiency in English at a C2 level (CEFR).

·         Experience teaching students aged 11–18.

·         Experience working with EAL students and meeting individual learning needs.

·         Familiarity with international or intercultural education.

·         A willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities.

·         Knowledge of additional EU languages is an advantage.

Start Date

The appointed person will start on 1 August 2025

Our Multicultural School

The European School The Hague is a vibrant hub of learning situated in The Hague’s International Zone. With small class sizes and a commitment to both academic excellence and personal growth, we are proud to provide a welcoming and enriching environment for students and staff alike. Our school thrives on diversity and celebrates the unique perspectives every individual brings to our community.

Ready to Join Us?

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds with a teaching qualification or willing to obtain one to apply. Please upload below 3 required documents on www.werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl.

·         Your CV

·         A motivation letter

·         A completed application form. If this form is missing, we will not proceed further with your application.

Please address your letter to the attention of Ms. Juliet Palmer; Head of Secondary school.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview, either in person or via Microsoft Teams. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply early to ensure consideration. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.

Contact Us

For any questions, please reach out to our recruitment officer, Ming En Li, at recruitment@eshthehague.nl.

Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code. The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to read the code before applying carefully.

Information about the European School can be found at www.europeanschoolthehague.nl.

The European School The Hague is part of The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools' system and regulations.