Docent Engels 1e gr

Start date: 1 September 2026 – temporary replacement until 31 July 2027 (0.84 FTE). Salary scale LB/LC/LD (horizontal classification based on current/last position).

About the role

At Huygens College Heerhugowaard, a teacher is much more than just an educator. You are an essential part of our learning community, working with colleagues to build the best education for our students. As a small-scale school with strong connections, you, as an English teacher, will play a key role. Beyond delivering quality lessons, your contribution as a subject specialist to the development of our education is equally important. You’ll collaborate with colleagues in your subject department and across disciplines—interdisciplinary teamwork is a natural part of our approach, such as during our Huygens Days. Additionally, you’ll have the freedom to dedicate part of your workweek to other tasks, such as personal development.

Responsibilities

• Teaching English (21 teaching hours in the HAVO/VWO and pre-vocational streams);
• Supporting the personal development of your students;
• (Optionally) serving as a mentor for your mentor class;
• Strengthening the continuous learning pathway alongside colleagues in the subject department;
• Providing tailored instruction in small groups for students needing extra support or challenge.

Requirements

• First-degree teaching qualification in English;
• Ability to enhance the collaborative work environment characteristic of our school;
• View feedback as a valuable tool for growth and innovation;
• Genuine commitment to the development of our students, both academically and personally.

Benefits

• Salary and employment conditions in accordance with the CAO VO (Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education), including holiday allowance and an 8.33% end-of-year bonus;
• Attractive commuting reimbursement (kilometers beyond 25 km one-way are also reimbursed after the first year) and exchange arrangements;
• Personal budget of 90 hours for a full-time position;
• Generous lesson preparation time, considered essential for delivering quality education;
• Nine schools within one foundation, offering additional career growth opportunities;
• Collective insurance for partial disability;
• Pension scheme with ABP pension fund.