Technisch onderwijsassistent (TOA)
Lab assistant for chemistry (TOA)
Lab assistant for chemistry (TOA)
- Working pattern: Temporary cover until December 2025 (Thursday and Friday required, other days negotiable) FTE: up to 0.7
- Salary indication: minimum €2675 and a maximum of €3764 (OOP 7 scale), depending on experience
- Start date: As soon as possible
- Deadline application: 9 November 2025
When you work in ESH’s Science Departments as a lab assistant, you will be part of a multicultural team consisting of three TOAs supporting passionate science teachers in four language sections. We value teamwork and a culture of collaboration in which we are all lifelong learners. Our teachers aim to deliver engaging practical lessons in Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Integrated Science, and need your support to prepare the materials in advance. We are looking for a lab assistant for Chemistry, but who can also help in other areas too. This is a temporary position to cover a colleague currently on sick leave. The initial contract will be until the end of December 2025, but with the possibility to extend, if needed.
As a TOA you assist the Science departments (Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Integrated Science) with different tasks such as:
- Preparing experiments and practical demonstrations.
- Where necessary, test the experiments to ensure they will run as expected in class.
- Consult with the teacher about safety measures and advise on working conditions rules.
- Carrying out (minor) repairs to equipment or materials.
- Managing stock (e.g. of chemicals) and ordering materials.
- Assisting in compiling and administering tests.
- Attend teacher meetings and consult with science teachers
- Consult with teachers and give input and advice on practical experiments.
- Keep a well-ordered and clean laboratory.
- Ensure inventory is clearly labelled
Requirements
- Subject expertise in chemistry and demonstrable competence, for example, Technical Education Assistant MBO level 4
- You have excellent knowledge of the English and/or Dutch language (both spoken and written)
- Recent work experience as a technical teaching assistant in secondary education at pre-university level
- Demonstrated knowledge of chemistry, with physics and biology being desirable.
- You are familiar with safety measures and working conditions rules.
- Good ICT skills in an educational context.
- Experience in international and/or intercultural education is an advantage.
Additional
- Independent and team player
- Able to develop and elaborate practical experiments and demonstrations
- Patient and helpful
- Initiative and responsible
- Organized and inventive
What we offer
- Be Part of Something Special: Shape the creative minds of our diverse student body in an international setting.
- Grow and Learn: Enjoy ongoing professional development in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Experience the World: Work in The Hague, a city rich in culture and international connections.
- Enjoy Competitive Benefits: We offer a salary aligned with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement
o The salary is a minimum €2675 and a maximum of €3764 for a full-time contract on OOP scale 7. The salary scale and the step offered will depend on your level of experience.
o 8% holiday allowance (May)
o 8.33% year-end bonus (December)
o October allowance €1640 for a full-time position
o Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)
o ABP pension scheme
o Number of options for tax benefits regarding, e.g. trade union dues, the costs of sports (for instance, fitness membership fees and the purchase of a bicycle (for commuting purposes)
o Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)
o Discount on various insurances (additional insurance on the health care package, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)
Please be advised that the amounts mentioned above are pro rata, depending on FTE.
Ready to Join Us?
Interested candidates can apply by uploading below 3 required documents on www.werkenbijrijnlandslyceum.nl. For internal candidates, please submit your cv and motivation letter via MyAFAS.
- Your CV in English
- A motivation letter in English
- A completed application form. If this form is missing, we will not proceed further with your application.
Please address your letter to the attention of Ms. Juliet Palmer; Head of Secondary school.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in person at our secondary school on the Oostduinlaan 50. In case of equal suitability, internal candidates are preferred. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Applicants are eligible for the reimbursement of travel expenses. The recruitment officer will provide more information upon invitation.
Contact Us
For any questions, please reach out to our recruitment officer, Ming En Li, at recruitment@eshthehague.nl.
Our recruitment procedure is subject to the Recruitment code. The purpose of the code is to provide a standard for a transparent and fair recruitment and selection procedure. ESH requests all applicants to read the code before applying carefully.
Information about the European School can be found at www.europeanschoolthehague.nl.
The European School The Hague is part of The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation www.rijnlandslyceum.nl. The website of the European Schools www.eursc.eu explains the European Schools’ system and regulations.