Teacher Science IB MYP Biology and DP Chemistry. Maternity Cover from September 2025 until January 2026, possibly followed by a few days of cover for parental leave.

Working at UWC

UWC Maastricht is a vibrant and active school, part of a global movement of 18 schools. UWC Maastricht is a multicultural school that hosts students from more than 100 different nationalities. It operates within the Dutch public educational system and is subsidized by the Dutch government. The school is formed to serve both the needs of the Maastricht international community and the students chosen by UWC national committees all over the world. UWC Maastricht welcomes students between the ages of 4 and 19.

Our diverse student body represents a wide range of nationalities, cultures, and backgrounds, but they all share the common goal of learning for peace and a sustainable future.

Safeguarding

UWC Maastricht is committed to upholding the highest standards in student safeguarding. Throughout the application process we will be assessing your suitability to work with children and young adults. Prior to an offer of employment being made, UWC Maastricht will check directly with current and past employers about safeguarding.

Pursuing the UWC mission requires a commitment from our staff members to the following values:

International and cultural understanding, celebration of difference, personal responsibility and integrity, mutual responsibility and respect, compassion and service, respect for the environment, a sense of idealism, personal challenge, action and personal example.

It should be noted that the school is a dynamic and high energy environment: the satisfaction from working at UWC Maastricht is high – but so are the demands on time and engagement.

Join us!

The new colleague, as a fulltime teacher on a 1.0 FTE position, is expected to teach on average 20 lessons per week. At UWC Maastricht every teacher is considered to be part of the pastoral care structure; therefore subject teachers support students not only in their academic learning but also in their development as a person. Part of the UWC model of education is that all teachers are also expected to lead a service and a creative or physical activity. The new colleague will participate fully as a team member in an academic department and within the whole school.

Education degree and Professional experience

• A completed Bc and MS in Biology or Chemistry and a teaching degree.
• Experience in IB Science in MYP and Chemistry in DP. Additional IB training is preferred.

Terms of Employment / Remuneration

You will get a temporary contract of employment under Dutch law: the initial contract starts 1-8-2025, to cover for a colleague on maternity and parental leave in the academic year 2025-2026.

Due to the temporary nature of the job, we prefer a candidate with an EU passport.

The package will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position, according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (‘CAO VO’). The salary is based on years of experience and lies between € 3463 and € 5277,- gross per month on a full time basis.

Participation in the school’s pension plan via the ABP Retirement/Pension Fund.

Support in the application for the ‘30% Facility for Incoming Employees’ with the Dutch Tax Authorities (if relevant).

Location: UWC Maastricht, the Netherlands.

To be able to work in the Netherlands, a (foreign) staff member must be able to successfully apply for:

• Residence and work permits for the Netherlands.
• A Dutch VOG (certificate of good conduct).

UWCM will assist in the application process for residence and work permits and VOG.

Information

If you would like to know more about this challenging position, please contact our HR Team via +31(0)43 2410 410, or check our website www.uwcmaastricht.nl

Your application

After shortlisting, we determine the suitability of the remaining candidates to work in our school via online screening, reference and police checks and interviews at our school or online.

NOTE: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the vacancy deadline. The deadline for this vacancy is 7 March 2025.