Docent Mathematics 1st Year

Team: Vavo
Location: Zaandam
Salary scale: LC (€4,226 to a maximum of €6,210 gross for a full-time position)
Type of vacancy: Temporary with a view to a permanent position
With effect from: 1 August 2026
Responding for: 1 May 2026

Are you the first-grade maths teacher or the second-grade maths teacher who would like to become a first-grade teacher? And are you able to inspire Vavo students and guide them to their diplomas? Are you an enthusiastic teacher who is capable of working independently and also making a constructive contribution within the Vavo Zaandam team? Then we are looking for you!

The function
You provide lessons in Mathematics A and Mathematics B to students in the upper years of Vwo/Havo.
The challenge is not only to cover the material within the short school year but also to help students build their confidence, independence, and study skills. You will develop school exams and be jointly responsible for sound examination. You will do this in close collaboration with the Mathematics section of Vavo Talland. You will participate in Vavo Team meetings and also hold regular consultations with the other Mathematics teachers.
As a lecturer, you are also always a mentor for a number of students.

About the team
You will be working in an experienced and professional team of motivated Vavo teachers. The team is a mix of experienced teachers and new teachers who bring fresh insights into education. The enthusiasm for offering students a new opportunity is the unifying factor in the team.
Vavo is offered at two locations; in Alkmaar and Zaandam. The two branches work closely together, particularly within the subject sections. Vavo Talland does its utmost to guide students towards a diploma but focuses on the whole person and their success in life. Our students get a second chance at Vavo and our team is inspired to go the extra mile to help them.

Job requirements

Your profile
You have a first-degree teaching qualification in Mathematics and preferably several years of experience teaching the upper years of secondary education, ideally with examination classes. Even if you have a second-degree teaching qualification in Mathematics and the ambition to obtain a first-degree qualification, you are a candidate we would be pleased to discuss this opportunity with.
You are a team player, think in terms of possibilities and see opportunities for improvement and innovation. Flexibility and a good sense of humour can be very useful.
Experience and affinity with the young adult target group are a plus. In your role as teacher and mentor, you are able to coach students to become more confident and achieve their goals.

Our offer 
The field of work and your profession are constantly evolving. We are committed to lifelong learning. For your professional and personal development, we have our own Talland Academy and the online platform Good Habitz. In addition, you can count on excellent employment conditions, including:

• We are offering you a 0.5 FTE position as a Core Lecturer on salary scale LC (€4,226 to a maximum of €6,210 for a full appointment);

• upon proving suitability, a labour market allowance is an option;

• You will initially be offered a one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position.;

• holiday allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.33%;

• group insurance;

• attractive vitality and lifestyle schemes;

• If you have a second-grade teaching qualification, we will provide you with the opportunity to obtain a first-grade teaching qualification.;

Who are we?
Talland College believes in the power of togetherness. Only together can we do what we need to do: train students for a qualification that has value in society. We do this with our 1800 employees, each with their own talents, ambitions and qualities. At our locations in North Holland, Alkmaar, Heerhugowaard, Hoorn, Purmerend and Zaanstad, we provide almost 200 secondary vocational education (MBO) courses.
With us, you get the space to design your own work. Because we believe that you know what lives and what is needed for it. That demands something of you. Initiative, a critical eye and daring to call each other to account. Apart from thinking, above all doing. We are there for each other, in education and support services. So that, together with your colleagues, you can do your work with pleasure.

Details 
The first round of interviews will take place on 11 and 12 May, the second round will take place on 21 May.

Information
For more information about the position, please contact Nicolien de Klerk, educational manager VAVO, 0640835552.
If you are interested, we would be pleased to receive your response as soon as possible, but no later than 1 May 2026.