Vacature
Primary Education School Psychologist (BIG registered)

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 communtiy of around 1100 students and 185 staff members from all over 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 Primary Psychologist with BIG registration.

Qualifications and experience:

• Master degree in Psychology, preferably in Clinical, Educational, or School Psychology
• BIG registration as healthcare specialist (GZ-psychologist)
• Experience in primary education with children in the age group 4-12.
• Knowledge of and experience with diagnostic tools and treatment methods
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Flexible and proactive
• A solid understanding of a wide range of evidence-based learning support and social- emotional interventions used in a school setting
• Experienced with working in a school setting, preferably in a support role.
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Dutch
• Willingness to work closely and collaboratively in a strong team and able to work independently
• Demonstrates professionalism, commitment, integrity, and perseverance
• Be culturally competent with an internationally minded attitude

Responsibilities:

• Assessment and guidance 
• Conduct psychological assessments and observations
• Analyse learning and behavioural issues
• Develop action plans in collaboration with teachers and parents
• Support and advise
• Provide support to students with social- emotional or learning difficulties
• Assist teachers and parents in managing specific issues
• advise on appropriate education and care pathways
•  Prevention and intervention
• Develop and implement preventive programmes on topics such as anxiety, bullying, and resilience.
• Collaboration with internal counsellors and care coordinators
• Collaboration and Networking
• Maintain contact with external organisations such as youth care services and mental health institutions

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 benefits)
• An attractive package with benefits (Collective Labour Agreement CAO)
• Salary in line with Collective Labour Agreement (CAO)

Please apply via out website: https://www.isutrecht.nl/vacancies

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.

International School Utrecht is committed to ensuring a safe learning environment that supports child protection. We require a police clearance certificate as well as three confidential references.