Specialist NT2 & Language Support + Specialist Language Policy & NT2

Team: Tallad 
Location: Zaandam, Hoorn, Alkmaar, Heerhugowaard, Purmerend
Salary scale: LB (from €3,713 to a maximum of €5,495 gross per month, based on a full-time contract) or LC (from €4,226 to a maximum of €6,210 gross per month, based on a full-time contract)
Type of vacancy: Yearly contract with a view to extension
With effect from: as soon as possible
Responding for: 17 June 2026

Are you a specialist in Dutch as a Second Language (NT2) and do you get energy from coaching non-native speakers? Do you also want to contribute to the development of language-oriented education and equal opportunities within secondary vocational education (mbo)? Then we are looking for you.

The function
As an NT2 and Language Support Specialist, you are the driving force behind direct support for non-native speaking students within the Language Lab. You translate language support requests into appropriate guidance and offer students a safe and stimulating learning environment in which they can develop optimally. You provide individual guidance to students and support teaching teams with issues concerning language development and language-focused education.
In addition, you will make an active contribution to the quality and accessibility of language support within the organisation.

Additional Role: Language Policy & Dutch as a Second Language Specialist
Within this role, you will also have an important part to play in developing, implementing and safeguarding the language policy within the organisation. You will advise management and teaching teams on language development, language-focused subject teaching and equal opportunities in education.
You initiate and lead projects in language policy and innovation, stimulating the development of language-focused education and strengthening collaboration between teams and disciplines. In doing so, you contribute to a sustainable improvement in the quality and coherence of language support within the organisation.
We are looking for reinforcement at the Alkmaar, Heerhugowaard, Hoorn and Zaandam locations due to growth. A combination of working at 2 locations is preferred, where possible.

About the team
TaalLab is a specialist team within our school that focuses on enhancing language skills and providing language support for students and staff. The team works on language policy, provides guidance on language development, and develops practical resources to improve language skills within our programmes.
The TaalLab Team typically comprises language coaches, teachers and educational specialists who collaborate on:

• support for students with language queries;

• professionalisation of teachers in the field of language-focused education;

• development of teaching materials and language activities;

• Advice on language policy and language testing.

The aim of TaalLab is to make language accessible and supportive for successful learning and working within vocational education (mbo).
The colleagues from TaalLab work at all Talland locations.

Job requirements

Your profile
An enthusiastic colleague with knowledge of vocational education (MBO) and in possession of a second-grade teaching qualification in Dutch and/or a certified NT2 (Dutch as a second language) teacher, or willing to obtain this qualification. Experience with non-native speaking students and insight into language development is a requirement.
You have strong communication skills, both on an individual and policy level, you are a driver, you take initiative and you have a strong sense of responsibility. You are flexible and available on Tuesdays as a minimum.
You are a coaching professional with solid digital competencies.
You are able to switch between the different educational levels we offer, keep up with developments within the field and at Talland College. You have an affinity with our students and can empathise with their motivations.

Our offer
The field of work and your profession are constantly changing. We stand and go for 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 terms of employment, including:

• a challenging role as a LanguageLab teacher within an ambitious team;

• This is initially a temporary appointment for the period of one year, with the possibility of an extension;

• For qualified teachers, we offer the opportunity to be appointed to the Core Teacher function in salary scale LC (€4,226 to a maximum of €6,210 gross for a full-time appointment). If you do not have teaching qualifications for secondary vocational education (mbo), you will be placed in salary scale LB (€3,713 to a maximum of €5,495 gross for a full-time appointment). Placement is based on knowledge, skills, and education.;

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

• group insurance;

• attractive vitality and lifestyle schemes.

Who are we?
Talland College believes in the power of together. Only together can we do what we need to do: train professionals who matter to society. We do this with our 1,800 employees, each with their own talents, ambitions and qualities. At our locations in Noord-Holland, Alkmaar, Heerhugowaard, Hoorn, Purmerend and Zaanstad, we provide almost 200 MBO programmes. We work closely with social institutions and companies in our regions.
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 interviews will take place as soon as possible.

Information
For more information about the role, you can contact Marloes Derksen by phone on 06 13 78 91 59 or by email: m.derksen@talland.nl. If you are interested, we would be pleased to receive your response by 16 June 2026 at the latest.