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Shape a culture where every student belongs, grows, and thrives.

Are you an empathetic, visionary leader passionate about student wellbeing, equity, and inclusion? Do you excel at building strong relationships and leading teams through inspiring, purposeful leadership?

The International School of The Hague (ISH) is seeking an exceptional Vice Principal (Conrector) Student Wellbeing & Culture to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this pivotal role, you will lead our student support vision across the Secondary School, creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every student is known, valued, and empowered to flourish both academically and personally.

As Vice Principal (Conrector) Student Wellbeing & Culture, you will work closely with the Principal, fellow Vice Principals (Conrectors), and our dedicated team of Deputy Heads and Student Wellbeing Coordinator. You will bridge high-level strategy with day-to-day operational excellence, driving our wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion, and safeguarding systems forward.

In this role, you will:

• Stand ready to serve as a visible role model for the values and behaviours of the ISH Community Profile.
• Lead, implement, and evaluate the school's student support vision, fostering a deep sense of belonging and community.
• Line manage and empower key pastoral leaders, including Deputy Heads of School and the Student Wellbeing Coordinator.
• Chair regular holistic student support leadership meetings to ensure consistent, high-quality care across all year groups.
• Provide strategic oversight of safeguarding frameworks, ensuring a proactive culture where student welfare is everyone's responsibility.
• Champion student voice, ensuring our young people actively inform decision-making and school improvement.
• Drive restorative practices, positive behaviour interventions, and inclusive education strategies across the Secondary School.
• Serve as an approachable, visible presence for students, staff, and families, building strong bridges between home and school.

Please refer to our Job Description (via TES) for a comprehensive overview of the role's responsibilities, governance frameworks, and strategic duties.

Why join ISH?

If you are seeking a forward-thinking, inclusive environment, the International School of The Hague is the ideal place to take the next step in your leadership journey. As a member of our whole school Senior Leadership Team (SLT), you will join a collaborative culture that celebrates international mindedness and invests deeply in your professional growth.

At ISH, you will:

• Drive meaningful, whole-school impact through close collaboration across both Primary and Secondary sections.
• Lead innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic, supportive, and well-resourced international environment.
• Work alongside dedicated colleagues in a vibrant multicultural community that welcomes diverse perspectives.

Ready to join our international community?

The information above provides a snapshot of this exciting opportunity. We invite you to explore the full details of this position - including the Job Description and Person Specification - via our official vacancy on TES.

To ensure your profile is considered by our selection panel, we kindly ask that you follow the link to TES and apply there.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €5.691,00 - €8.065,00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• International & multi-cultural: 2 years (Preferred)
• secondary teaching : 5 years (Preferred)
• leadership role in Student Support: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Dutch (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person