Secondary Laboratory Assistant/Technician (TOA)

Join the International School Utrecht Community

We are International School Utrecht

ISU is a warm and welcoming community brought together by a single purpose: to inspire our students with a passion for lifelong learning and to equip them with the tools to achieve excellence for themselves and the global community they will live in. Uncovering and defining talent is at the heart of our educational mission.

Our core values

• Curiosity
  As an IB world continuum school, ISU offers high quality education through inquiry-based learning, inspiring student curiosity, lifelong learning, and agency.
• Compassion
  ISU is an inclusive school where everyone is welcome and can be who they want to be. We understand that there are multiple perspectives, and we respect each other’s differences.
• Connection
  Our ISU community is not defined by borders but exists in connections. To us, connection means belonging, feeling involved, and making links between learning and life.

Who we are

We are an IB continuum school offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). We are a community of around 1100 students and 185 staff members from all over the world. ISU is a member of the Dutch International Schools (DIS), a group of government-subsidised schools providing internationally oriented primary and/or secondary education. As such, ISU is part of two collaborating school boards, SPO Utrecht (primary) and Nuovo Scholen (secondary).

Vacancy

The International School Utrecht is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Secondary Laboratory Assistant / Technician, ideally with International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme/Diploma Programme experience.

Qualifications and experience:

• A background in experimental sciences is preferred
• A minimum of two years’ laboratory work experience is preferred
• Familiarity with CLEAPS and or other lab safety guidelines for schools
• Excellent command of spoken and written English is ideal
• Strong organizational skills and appropriate ICT skills to support the role
• Willingness to work closely and collaboratively in a strong team within the science department of the secondary school but also able to work independently
• Demonstrates professionalism, commitment, integrity, and perseverance
• Be culturally competent with an internationally minded attitude

Responsibilities

• To support the science teachers and students in the delivery of the learning in the secondary school
• Organise apparatus, prepare experiments as directed by the teachers
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Manage resources and full inventories ensure the school is safety compliant

We offer

• A very welcoming staff community who get together regularly outside of school
• An induction programme for new starters
• Onboarding guidance
• Professional development
• An attractive package with benefits (with a 13th month and holiday allowance)
• Salary in line with Collective Labour Agreement (CAO)

Please note that your application will only be considered if you have a permit or visa to work in the Netherlands. If you are interested in this position and meet the criteria, please provide a full CV with three references and a letter up to two pages, detailing your experience.

The International School Utrecht is committed to ensure a safe learning environment that supports child protection. The ISUtrecht requires a police clearance certificate as well as three confidential references.

International School Utrecht

The International School Utrecht (ISU) is an International Baccalaureate World School. ISU offers the complete and connected International Baccalaureate for students from 4-19 from diverse international backgrounds. The school is a close knit, inclusive and welcoming community of students, staff and parents. ISU is a member of the Dutch International schools (DIS), a group of over twenty schools providing internationally oriented primary and/or secondary education.