MYP Theatre Arts Teacher

United World College Maastricht

Job Location:

Maastricht - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: € 3 - 5

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and dedicated teacher for Theatre Arts (drama) starting August 2026. The new colleague is expected to teach on average 4 days a week.
The new colleague will participate fully as a team member in the art department and within the whole school. At UWC Maastricht every teacher is considered to be part of the pastoral care structure. Therefore subject teachers support students not only in their academic learning but also in their development as a person. You will teach the year groups 7 till 11 (MYP) being the age group of 11 until 16. Year 7 8 and 9 have one lesson per week. Year 10 and 11 have three lessons a week. Besides that you will support with the school musical.

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 (MYP) desired in Theatre arts
(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.
Successful experience as a teacher in an international IB school is preferred
More information on the website of DUO a department of the Dutch Ministery of Education

Professional competencies
The successful candidate has proven experience in teaching groups of secondary students has a theatre background and is fluent in English.

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.

Terms of Employment

You will get a temporary contract of employment starting 1 August 2026 under Dutch law: it is a contract as Theatre Arts teacher for 0.8 FTE: on average 32 hours per week initially for one year and can be renewed after that.
The package will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (CAO VO). The salary is based on years of experience and lies between 3.463- and 5.277- per month on a full time basis.
Participation in the schools 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).

To be able to work in the Netherlands a (foreign) staff member must be able to successfully apply for:
Residence and work permits for the Netherlands
A Dutch VOG (certificate of good conduct)
UWCM will assist in the application process for residence and work permits and VOG.

Your application

You can apply via the procedure via the website. After shortlisting we determine the suitability of the remaining candiates to work in our school via online screening reference checks police checks and interviews at our school or online.

The deadline of this vacancy is 4 January 2026.
NOTE: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the vacancy deadline.

Our school is closed due to the Christmas break from 13 December 2025 until 4 January 2026.

The successful profile & qualifications

Completed Bachelor (MYP) desired in Theatre arts
(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.
Successful experience as a teacher in an international IB school is preferred
More information on the website of DUO a department of the Dutch Ministery of Education

Professional competencies
The successful candidate has proven experience in teaching groups of secondary students has a theatre background and is fluent in English.

You will get a temporary contract of employment starting 1 August 2026 under Dutch law: it is a contract as Theatre Arts teacher for 0.8 FTE: on average 32 hours per week initially for one year and can be renewed after that.
The package will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the position according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (CAO VO). The salary is based on years of experience and lies between 3.463- and 5.277- per month on a full time basis.
Participation in the schools 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).

Your application

The deadline of this vacancy is 4 January 2026.
NOTE: We reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the vacancy deadline.

Our school is closed due to the Christmas break from 13 December 2025 until 4 January 2026.