Primary PE Teacher; PYP); Maternity Cover

International School of The Hague – Primary

Location: The Hague, Netherlands
Start Date: 3 January 2027 (with the possibility of an earlier start)
Contract Type: Full-time (1.0 FTE / 5 days a week) – Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Salary: Dutch collective labour agreement for primary education (CAO PO), scale LB
Final date to receive applications: 23/10/2026

The International School of The Hague (ISH) is a diverse and internationally minded learning community of approximately 550 students aged 4–11. As part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation, ISH Primary shares a beautiful campus with ISH Secondary in Kijkduin, The Hague.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, relational and reflective Primary Physical Education (PE) Teacher to join our team from 3 January 2027 on a temporary basis to provide maternity cover, (with a possibility of an earlier start).

This is an exciting opportunity for an educator who is passionate about physical education and understands the important role that movement, wellbeing, teamwork and physical literacy play in a child’s development. You will teach PE across the full primary age range, creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences that enable every student to develop confidence, competence and a positive relationship with physical activity.

As an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) candidate school, we view PE as an integral part of a child’s learning and development. We are therefore looking for a teacher who can move beyond a purely skills-based approach to physical education and create meaningful, inquiry-driven learning experiences that encourage students to think, reflect, collaborate, problem-solve and take increasing ownership of their learning.

• Permission to live and work in the European Union (EU passport or valid Dutch work visa)
• A recognised teaching qualification (Bachelor in Primary Education, recognised Physical Education teaching qualification, or PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status)
• Experience teaching Physical Education across the primary age range (ages 4–11)
• Strong knowledge of age-appropriate physical development, physical literacy and PE pedagogy
• Experience with, or a good understanding of, inquiry-based and concept-driven learning; experience with the IB PYP framework is an advantage
• The ability to design engaging PE experiences that develop physical skills alongside collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem-solving
• Experience differentiating learning to accommodate a wide range of physical abilities, learning needs and levels of confidence
• A strong commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring that all students can participate meaningfully and experience success
• Effective organisation, classroom and behaviour management skills within both indoor and outdoor learning environments
• A positive, relational and collaborative approach to working with students, colleagues and families
• The ability to work collaboratively with year group and specialist teams to support the continued development of the PYP at ISH
• Excellent spoken and written English

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging Physical Education across the full primary age range
• Develop students’ physical literacy, including fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance, agility and confidence in a range of physical activities
• Create developmentally appropriate learning experiences that enable students to progress physically, socially, emotionally and cognitively
• Provide opportunities for students to…