Student Led initiatives Coordinator

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.

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.

Please note: Due to the restrictions regarding visa and work permit applications, this role requires an EU passport and/or a valid work permit.

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.

The Student led initiatives Coordinator mainly organizes for and with our Primary and Secondary students. This person also does the outline and planning, therefore, administrative work is part of the job.

Role Overview: 

• Coordinate student led initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage space allocation if applicable.
• Coordinate and manage staff and space allocation for the co-curricular activities.
• Keep appropriate administration for all activities and work with Finance in administering the costs.
• Support safety provision to clubs: first aid cover and development of risk assessments and safety guidelines etc.
• Support the CE team with whole school events and other tasks if needed.
• Liaise with all parties involved.

Qualifications and Skills: 

Required: 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Proactive and collaborative attitude and a team player 
• No 9 to 5 work mentality. Working during the evenings and weekends is sometimes required.

What we offer:

• A supportive and dynamic international work environment
• The chance to contribute to a meaningful cause and working with our students
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Becoming part of a great, small team of 5 colleagues, who not only work hard, but also value building a personal relationship.
• Competitive salary and benefits package: scale 8, being between € 2889,- an € 4254,- for a full time position.
• A full time position, being on average 40 hours per week

You will get a temporary contract of employment under Dutch law: the initial contract starts 1-12-2025, or as soon as possible. The contract is temporary until 15 July 2026. It can be extended after that.

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 a Dutch VOG (certificate of good conduct). UWCM will assist in the application process for a VOG.

Information

If you would like to know more about this challenging position, please contact our HR Team via vacancies@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 14 November 2025.