Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, the European School The Hague is unique. We offer complete Early Years, Primary and Secondary education leading to the European Baccalaureate. Our Primary and Secondary schools are located on two large campuses in the International Zone of The Hague. The two schools work together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation. Our qualified and dedicated staff ensure the highest quality education and small class sizes.

Starting from 1 August 2024, we have a job opening at our Secondary school for a:
**School Psychologist - Secondary School**

***(0.6 FTE)**

**Post description**
- Providing high-quality counselling to students experiencing a wide range of complex social and emotional difficulties
- Observing students and developing a therapeutic plan or action plan for the guidance of students, discussing this with teachers and other staff, and overseeing its implementation
- Coaching teachers on group dynamics in complex classes and in dealing with complex behavior
- Participating in student MDO’s and referring and guiding support students to external institutions for assistance
- Developing and advising on prevention programs regarding mental health and give workshops for staff, students, and parents
- Part of the safeguarding team and contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of our students
- Employ evidenced-based best practices and methods that are most appropriate for meeting the students’ support objectives
- Update and maintain records on support student’s progress
- Contact relevant school staff, parents, and/or external professionals to gain feedback and share information about students' needs and progress
- Attend support and staff meetings and participate in external network meetings (JES)
- Advising management on the development of policies and plans in the area of student support
- Advising teachers and the care team on complex cases and the intake of new students with learning or social problems

**Requirements**:

- Relevant psychology qualifications, minimum Masters degree, or an equivalent international qualification (must be recognized in the Netherlands) in the area of School Psychology or Developmental Psychology.
- SKJ registration or NIP registration
- Willingness to explore, identify, and implement evidenced-based methods and best practices to enhance student development
- Fluency in both spoken and written English. A working knowledge of Dutch/French/German would be an advantage.

**Desirable**
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of the social-emotional development of children and young people in an international school setting
- Experience of working within multidisciplinary student support teams
- Knowledge of the mental health care providers and educational systems in the region
- Experience in coaching and supporting teachers in meeting individual students’ needs
- Experience and/or qualification in evidence-based intervention methods
- Knowledge of or experience with Positive Behaviour Support

**Skills and Abilities**
- Possess effective communication skills and relate well with all students, teachers, and support staff
- Good organisational and administration skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and work effectively within a team
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
- Ability to cope with emotional situations and remain calm under pressure/during crisis situations

**We offer**
- An appointment based on the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Secondary Education (CAO VO), scale 11 OOP. Based on a 1.0 FTE contract, the salary will be between €3,186 - €5,862 gross per month (fulltime) -the specific step in the scale is depending on relevant background and experience
- An attractive multicultural work environment
- Ongoing Professional Development

Besides a meaningful job, we offer attractive terms and conditions of employment determined by the secondary education collective labour agreements and Rijnlands foundation specific benefits (but are not limited to):

- 8% holiday allowance (May)
- 8.33% year-end bonus (December)
- Monthly contribution towards travel expenses (if applicable)
- Collective/group occupational disability insurance
- ABP pension scheme
- 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)
- Collective/group occupational disability insurance IPAP (Loyalis)
- Discount on various insurances (health care, home content, legal aid, liability insurance policies and more)

**Procedure**
- CV in English or Dutch
- Motivation letter in English or Dutch