Working at UWC Maastricht

At UWC Maastricht, we welcome passionate, qualified professionals from around the world who are inspired by our mission to make education a force for peace and a sustainable future!

We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in all forms. One of our goals is to broaden the range of perspectives within our team, so we especially encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences.

Vacancies

Part time cover for Music Teacher

Vacancy for teachers with DUO accredited qualifications for our Primary School. With a staff member going on parental leave, we are looking for cover. 0.6 cover for our Music teacher. 3 Days a week, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The new colleague will participate fully…

Part time cover as a classroom teacher

Vacancy for teachers with DUO accredited qualifications for our Primary School. We can only appoint local staff with a valid work permit. Flexible cover as an IB PYP Classroom teacher The new colleagues will participate fully as a team member in our Primary School with…

Director of Secondary School 2026

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 100 national identities. From the International…

Your Application

Applications must include:

A full CV
A motivation letter
Copies of relevant diplomas

Please submit your application in English through our website (not by email). We recommend using the Europass Curriculum Vitae for a clear overview of your qualifications. If relevant, please indicate in your letter which diplomas or degrees may be eligible for Dutch recognition (via DUO).

Application Process

After the deadline, we shortlist candidates for further steps which may include interviews (online or on-site), reference checks and assessments. For teaching roles, you may be asked to complete a short form to assess your eligibility for recognition by the Dutch government.

Safeguarding

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection, all staff must provide a Dutch Certificate of Conduct (VOG). Additionally, background checks are an essential part of our recruitment process and all employees are expected to uphold our safeguarding standards and contribute to a safe and supportive environment. Read more about safeguarding here.

Working for UWC Maastricht

International staff are supported through the legal processes for work/residence permits and diploma recognition. Being part of UWC Maastricht means joining a welcoming, international team united by a shared purpose. Our staff community represents a wide range of cultures and backgrounds:

The remuneration for our Teaching staff in Primary is based on the Dutch CLA for Primary Education and for our Teaching staff in Secondary on the Dutch CLA for Secondary Education.

More information

If you have any questions, our HR Team is happy to help you! You can reach them via telephone +31 (0)43 2 410 410 or email.

Working in The Netherlands

For information about working as a foreign employee in The Netherlands, please visit the Immigration and Naturalisation Service.

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