International School Delft – Cover Teacher Physical Education (0.8 FTE)
Start date: August 2026
Are you passionate about promoting healthy, active lifestyles and inspiring children
through physical education in an IB World School? Can you challenge and support our
students to become confident, balanced, reflective and caring individuals through
engaging physical learning experiences?
Due to a long-term absence, International Primary School Delft is looking for a Cover
Teacher Physical Education (0.8 FTE = 4 days per week) to teach students across the
primary school, from Early Years through to Upper Primary.
We are looking for a teacher whose experience, enthusiasm and passion for physical
education will inspire our children. You have experience teaching a broad range of age
groups and can create an inclusive, engaging and challenging learning environment
where every child can develop confidence, teamwork, resilience and a lifelong
appreciation of physical activity.
Working at International School Delft
International Primary School Delft is a young, dynamic school situated in the heart of
the campus of the Delft University of Technology. We are a Dutch International School
founded over 11 years ago and currently serve approximately 220 students.
Our students come from a diverse range of nationalities, cultures and backgrounds and
are united by the common goal that their time at ISD will inspire them to learn for a
sustainable future.
International School Delft is an IB World School, offering the Primary Years Programme
(IB PYP) in the Primary School, the Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and Diploma
Programme (IB DP) in the Secondary School.
The Role
The Physical Education Teacher will:
• Teach PE lessons across the Primary School, from Early Years to Upper Primary.
• Deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate physical education
programmes.
• Be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of the PSPE (Personal,
Social and Physical Education) curriculum.
• Promote student wellbeing, physical development and healthy lifestyles.
• Teach in both the school's on-site facilities and the excellent sports facilities
available through the TU Delft campus.
• Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and support staff to enhance
student learning and wellbeing.
• Be supported by a PE Teaching Assistant on several teaching days.
Staff Profile
Professional Qualities
Physical Education teachers at International School Delft should:
• Be excellent practitioners with a passion for physical education.
• Have experience teaching children across a range of primary age groups.
• Be able to create inclusive and engaging learning environments.
• Have strong classroom and group management skills.
• Be collaborative and committed to continuous professional development.
• Have sound IT skills and a willingness to embrace innovation.
• Have excellent intercultural communication skills.
• Have strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Be adaptable, positive and solution-focused.
• Be able to contribute positively to the wider school community.
International School Delft values:
• International-mindedness.
• Prior experience of working in an international school.
• Experience with inquiry-based learning.
• Experience with the International Baccalaureate programmes.
Personal Qualities
Teachers should have:
• A genuine commitment to the wellbeing and development of children.
• A sense of humour.
• Initiative and a proactive attitude.
• The ability to give and receive feedback constructively.
• A willingness to contribute new ideas and perspectives.
• Reliability and professionalism.
• A commitment to personal and professional growth.
Qualifications
Teaching staff should have:
• A teaching qualification recognised by the Dutch authorities, or eligibility for
recognition.
• A qualification and/or experience in Physical Education teaching.
• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Experience in international education or IB schools is welcomed.
• Additional qualifications in coaching, sports leadership or wellbeing
programmes are an advantage.
We Offer
• A temporary cover position for 0.8 FTE (4 days per week).
• The opportunity to work in a truly international community of students, parents
and colleagues.
• Access to excellent sports facilities both on-site and at TU Delft.
• Support from a PE Teaching Assistant on several days each week.
• Salary according to the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Primary
Education (CAO PO).
• Professional development opportunities within an IB World School.
We Would Like to Meet You!
Applicants are required to send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae, together with
the names, addresses and contact details of three referees, in digital format to:
recruitment@internationalschooldelft.org
Applications can be submitted until Friday 19 June.
Interviews will be scheduled in from 23-26 June.
For the position of Subject Teacher Dutch, applications can be written in English or
Dutch. Our curriculum language and all communication in school is in English,
proficiency in the English language is preferred.
Applicants must either be EU citizens or hold a valid permit to work in the Netherlands.
Our curriculum language and all communication within the school is English. A good
command of English is therefore essential.
