Interim Director of Secondary School
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Job Location:
Maastricht - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Lead with Purpose at UWC Maastrichts Secondary School
UWC Maastricht is part of the global United World Colleges movement: 18 schools and colleges worldwide united in using education as a force for peace and a sustainable future. Our school serves students aged 4 to 18 from over 100national identities. From the InternationalBaccalaureate (IB)PrimaryYearsProgrammeto the IBMiddle Years andDiploma/Career-relatedProgramme learning here extends far beyond the classroom.Intotalwe have almost 1000 students and 185 staffmembers.
At the heart of our Secondary School is a unique blend of day students and residential addition to 400 international day students from the Maastricht region around 200 boarders from across the globe live and learn on our campus adding a vibrant and diverse layer of intercultural exchange to daily school life. Our students represent far more than national diversity alone. They come from a wide range of socioeconomic cultural and religious backgrounds with some having experienced displacement or conflict firsthand. Leading our Secondary School therefore requires both educational vision and deep intercultural understanding.UWC Maastricht is a Dutch school which means we receive both state funding and parental contributions. Weoperatewithin the Dutch educationalframeworkand our secondary schoolmaintainsa close affiliation withStichtingLVO (LimburgsVoortgezetOnderwijs).
UWC Maastricht is entering an important new phase in its development and is seeking an experienced visionary Interim Director of Secondary School. We look for someone with an outstanding leadership record to guide our dynamic and diverse community with stability clarity and a futurefocused interim role reflects the schools commitment to taking a thoughtful long-term approach.
About the Role
As a member of the schools Leadership Team you will:
- Provide strategic and inspiring leadership across academics student lifeserviceand wellbeing
- Overseeoureducationalprogrammes(IB MYP DP and CP) student support and daily operations
- Lead and develop a diverse team of staff fosteringhigh expectationsand professional growth
- Ensure a safeinclusiveand values-driven environment for both day and residential studentsas well asfor staff
- Work closely with theHead of College Deputy Directors Secondaryand other departmentsincluding our Participation Councilto drive school-wide improvement
- Actively contribute to school development andthe IB/CISaccreditation process
WhatWereLooking For:
UWC Maastricht staff are united by a shared mission.Werelooking for someone who not only brings strong leadership skillsbutalsolivesthe values of peace diversitycompassionand sustainability.
You bring:
- A positive energy and awell-balancedapproachtoleading UWCMs Secondary School
- A strong senseof integrityand acommitment to safeguarding and child protection
- A proventrack recordof being an approachable community builder
- Arelevantmastersdegree and leadershiptraining
- At least 5 years of senior leadershipexperience in a secondary school setting(IB teaching experience is a plus)
- Prefereably experience with residential programs and strong student-parent engagement skills
- Excellent communicationorganisationand decision-making abilitieswithin a diverse international context
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to lead diverse teams and complex projects
- Experience with accreditation processes(IB and CIS)
- Knowledge of the Dutch educationalsystem
- Dutch language skills (B2-levelor willingness to achieve)
Terms of Employment
- You will get a temporary contract of employment for 1.0 FTE on average 40 hours per week.
- A competitive salary depending on experienceand benefits within the Dutch CollectiveLabourAgreement for Secondary Schools (CAO-VO) pay scale 14(between 6230-and 8325- based on relevant experience).
- Generous vacation leave
- Participation in the ABP pension scheme
- Support with the Dutch 30% tax facility (if applicable)
- Location: UWC Maastricht the Netherlands.
The initial contract starts on 1 August 2026 or earlier if possible until the summer of 2027 with the possibility of dissolving the contract earlier in the event that a new permanent Director of Secondary School can be appointed earlier.
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 processes for residence and work permits and VOG.
Safeguarding
UWC Maastricht is committed to upholding the highest standards in student safeguarding. You can read more about this topic on our website: the application process we will be assessing your suitability to work with children and young adults. As per our Recruitment Policy prior to an offer of employment being made UWC Maastricht will check directly with current and former employers about safeguarding.
Our procedure
After shortlisting we determine the suitability of the remaining candidates to work in our school via reference checks and interviews at our school or online.
Ready to make a difference in a global community
Apply now and join us in empowering young people to becomechange-makersof the future.
Required Experience:
Director
