Civic Engagement and Mentoring Teacher

Team: Healthcare Assistants
Location: Zaandam
Salary scale: LB (€ 3,861,- up to a maximum of € 5,715,- gross with a full-time employment) or LC (€ 4,396,- up to a maximum of € 6,459,- gross with a full-time employment)
Type of vacancy: Temporary with a view to a permanent position
With effect from: January 4, 2027
Responding for: November 22, 2026

Are you that teacher who brings social issues to life in the classroom? Do you believe it is important that students are not only trained to become good healthcare professionals, but also to be critical and engaged citizens? Then we are looking for you!

The function
You deliver citizenship classes to students in the pharmacy assistant, doctor assistant and dental assistant programs. These are all vocational education programs at level 4.

You know how to connect current social issues to the lives of our students. You encourage them to think critically, substantiate their opinions, and be open to other perspectives. In doing so, you know how to create a safe learning environment where there is room for different opinions.

In addition to civic education classes, you provide mentoring for a class. You are the first point of contact for students and, if necessary, their parents/caregivers. You provide career guidance and conduct individual conversations with students about their study progress and personal development. A coaching approach is essential in this context.

Civic education within the VET sector is in full development. The government is imposing new qualification requirements on civic education teachers. At the moment, it is not yet clear exactly what these requirements will look like. Therefore, we are looking for someone who is willing to further professionalize themselves and, if necessary, to pursue additional training.

About the Assistants in the Healthcare Team
You will find yourself in a dedicated teaching team of approximately 20 teachers and instructors. Together, we deliver the training programs for pharmacy assistant, doctor assistant and dental assistant.

We have a deep commitment to our students and a keen eye for one another. We believe it is important that students feel seen and heard and that we guide them not only in their development as aspiring professionals but also in their personal development.

We like to work together, help each other, and are open to new ideas. You have the space to contribute to the development and improvement of our education.

Job requirements

Your profile
You have a passion for citizenship and believe it is important to guide students in their development into critical and engaged citizens.

You preferably have a teaching qualification, for example in social studies. If you do not yet have a teaching qualification, you are willing to obtain it through a pedagogical-didactic certificate (PDG).

You know how to inspire students and can handle a wide range of opinions. You also know how to guide the conversation in a respectful way when it comes to sensitive social issues.

You are a team player, think in terms of possibilities and see opportunities for improvement and innovation. Flexibility and a good sense of humor come in handy.

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 0.6 fte position as a teacher; initially, you will receive a one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent appointment;

• For qualified teachers, we offer the possibility to be appointed as Core Teacher in the salary scale LC (€ 4,396,- up to a maximum of € 6,459,- for a full-time appointment). If you do not have an education qualification for the mbo, you will be classified as a teacher in the salary scale LB (€ 3,861,- up to a maximum of € 5,715,- for a full-time appointment). Furthermore, classification is based on knowledge, experience 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 
A trial lesson can be part of the application process.

Information
For more information about the position, you can contact Yvonne Minneboo, AG Training Manager, 06-52161266.
If you are interested, we would like to receive your response by no later than November 21, 2026.