Longterm illness cover as a classroom teacher

Vacancy for teachers with DUO accredited qualifications for our Primary School. We can only appoint local staff with a valid work permit.

Longterm illness cover as an IB PYP Classroom teacher 

The new colleague will participate fully as a team member in our Primary School with 300 students, and within the whole school. At UWC Maastricht every teacher is considered to be part of the pastoral care structure. Therefore, teachers support students not only in their academic learning but also in their development as a person.

The role of an IB Primary Years Teacher) is to build and maintain a successful Early Years Primary Years Programme (PYP) within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conductive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry.

The successful profile & qualifications 

Commitment

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. 

Education degree and professional experience

• Completed Bachelor in Primary Education is required.
• (International) Teaching Qualification / Certificate, like a Bachelor or Master in Education or QTS with induction, that qualifies for accreditation according to the Dutch educational system. Your qualifications allow you to work with the age group 4-11.
• More information on the website of DUO, a department of the Dutch Ministery of Education.
• Experience designing rich, real-life tasks to lift learning from the classroom.
• Working with transient student populations and Third Culture Kids.
• Working with diverse student needs in an integrated and inclusive classroom.

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. We also require police checks of former countries of residence and a Dutch Certificate of good conduct (VOG).

Terms of Employment

You will get a part time temporary cover contract for the duration of illness of a colleague with a maximum end date of 15 July 2026. Hours to be discussed. The salary is according to the Collective Labour Agreement of Primary Schools (CAO PO)  between € 3463,- and € 5277,- gross per month based on relevant experience and on full time basis.

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

✔ A Dutch VOG (certificate of good conduct).

UWCM will assist in the application process for the VOG.

NOTE: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the vacancy deadline. The deadline for this vacancy is 15 November 2025.