Biology Teacher; 2nd grade); FTE

We are looking for a new colleague to strengthen our dynamic, enthusiastic biology department starting January 18, 2027! Since one of our colleagues is going on maternity leave, we are looking for a second-grade biology teacher who can start working from May 26. Within our section, we share a lot of teaching materials, regularly visit each other’s classes, and consider it important to allow students to discover and experience as much as possible on their own.

Therefore, practical exercises form an important part of our teaching. Do you feel like working in this educational and active environment? Then this position might be the right one for you!

You have a second-degree qualification and are an enthusiastic, dedicated colleague. You provide high-quality teaching and are up-to-date with the latest developments in subject didactics.

This is a temporary employment relationship due to a replacement. The working time factor is 0.6-0.65 FTE. In addition, you can expect excellent working conditions, including:

• An hourly salary in the LB scale of the VO collective agreement, minimum € 3,622.00 and maximum € 5,520.00;
• A holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,33%;
• An October allowance of €302.50. Once you are in the final step of your scale, the October allowance is €1,640.00;
• You are free in all school holidays;
• You are entitled to an annual individual choice budget of 90 hours on a full-time basis;
• You build up your pension with ABP. SVOK pays 70% of the pension premium;
• Option to join the group disability insurance scheme. SVOK pays 50% of the premium;
• SVOK offers a wide range of training opportunities through the SVOK Academy.

About our school
Jac. P. Thijsse College and the world around us
The Jac. P. Thijsse College is a comprehensive school of 1,700 pupils with mavo, havo and vwo in Kennemerland and has a regional appeal. It is a school with an international profile, bilingual education at havo and vwo and a social character: "Active and committed".

This is also how we look at the world around us. And in that world, we currently distinguish three major trends that we want to respond to in our school plan. This is because we believe that these trends are decisive for our pupils. These are social, international and technological developments. In this chapter, we briefly describe these developments.

Social
A socially strong and safe school climate contributes to pupils' well-being and development. In a world in which social dynamics and cooperation are increasingly important, it is essential that pupils are emotionally and socially resilient not only in terms of their level of knowledge, but also in terms of their ability to cope. This helps them to deal with different perspectives, take responsibility and engage with their environment.
We pay structural attention to social skills, empathy and citizenship. By encouraging cooperation and dialogue, we create an inclusive learning environment in which all pupils feel heard and valued. Balancing achievement and well-being is central to this: we challenge pupils to do their best, while at the same time being attentive to their social-emotional needs. This contributes not only to their individual development, but also to a school culture in which solidarity and mutual connection are self-evident.

In this, we see the school as a community.

International
The world is constantly changing and geopolitical developments have a direct impact on society and the future of our students. Knowledge of international relations, social issues and the dynamics of globalisation helps them think critically and make conscious choices as engaged citizens.
We integrate geopolitical and social issues…