PYP Class Teacher (International School Delft)

Are you passionate about teaching and learning in an IB world school? Can you challenge and guide our children to become knowledgeable risk-takers, open-minded and reflective inquirers and caring members of society?

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a teacher whose experience, enthusiasm and passion for teaching will inspire our children. You have experience or knowledge of teaching the IB (International Baccalaureate) program, specifically the Primary Years Program (PYP) and inquiry-based learning or you are willing to develop yourself in this area.

We have job opportunities in various classes across the school. From Early Years to Upper Years and options for Part-time as well as Full-Time. We invite you to apply and to find the position that fits your skills, expertise and preferences!

Working at International School Delft

International Primary School Delft is a young, dynamic school situated in the heart of the campus of the Delft University of Technology. We are a Dutch international school founded six years ago. International School Delft Primary has now grown to approx. 220 children and is still growing.

Our students come from a diverse range of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds and are united by the common goal that their time at ISD will inspire them to learn for a sustainable future.

The International School Delft is an IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) in the Primary school, the Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and Diploma Program (IB DP) in the Secondary school.

Professional qualities

Teachers at International School Delft should:

• be proven excellent classroom teachers;
• have sound IT skills and a passion for embracing innovation;
• have excellent inter-cultural communication skills;   
• have good time management and organizational skills; 
• be able to work in teams;  
• be capable of leading when necessary;  
• be adaptable, positive and pioneering.

International School Delft values the following:  

• International–Mindedness   
• prior experience of working in an international school                                           
• experience in International Baccalaureate curriculum development   
• a good track record in collaborative planning and working 
  

Personal qualities 

Teachers should have: 

• an empathy with and a willingness to care for children;
• a sense of humour;
• initiative;
• an ability to give and receive feedback and a willingness to act upon it;  
• an interest in contributing new ideas;  
• a willingness to learn, including the Dutch language;  
• reliable;
• self-critical, committed to self-development and able to see the benefit of professional appraisal for personal growth.  

Qualifications 

Teaching staff should have:  

• a teaching qualification that is or will be recognised by the Dutch authorities (DUO);
• sound academic qualifications and further qualifications in training, coaching and presenting;
• further qualifications and experience in training, coaching and presenting workshops are welcomed.

We offer:

• a teaching position, starting 1 August 2025 (Or earlier);
• a contract that can be parttime (minimum 0.4FTE- 2 days) or full time (1.0 FTE- 5 days):
• a truly international community of children, parents, teachers and other stakeholders;
• Salary according to the Dutch collective labour agreement for Primary Education;
• Professional development opportunities.

What are you waiting for?

We would like to meet you! Applicants are required to send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, together with names, addresses and contact numbers of three referees in digital format to: recruitment@internationalschooldelft.org.

As we are an international environment, applications for any position should always be written in English. All applicants must either be EU citizens or have a valid permit to work in The Netherlands.

Applications can be submitted until 14 Feburary 2025.
Interviews will be scheduled in from 17 February 2025.

Start date 1 August 2025 (Possibilities for an earlier start date from 1 June 2025).