Trias VMBO's vision is that school is a place where students develop into independent, responsible and skilled young people. We believe that learning is meaningful when it connects with practice, takes place in a safe environment and provides space for personal growth. We therefore organise our education on the basis of three core principles: practical, structured and connecting. As departmental leader, you make an important contribution to realising this vision.
The function
With effect from school year 2026/2027, a vacancy will arise at Trias VMBO for the position of departmental leader for the upper division of the theoretical/ subject-mavo curriculum. You will manage a department of approx. 20 employees within this learning pathway and are responsible for the performance of this department. Together with the other school leaders, you bear responsibility for the further development of the school.
Besides you, the school management consists of three departmental leaders and the director. Within the school management, school-wide portfolios are divided and you have integral responsibility for educational development and student guidance. You implement the educational the school's education and quality policy and contribute to its development. The school management is responsible for all vmbo students at the school: from vmbo-basis to theoretical study programme/specialised mavo.
The vocational mavo is a route within the theoretical pathway where students can choose a variant with Care & Welfare or Technology. This route combines theory with practical skills.
Target group and education
Vmbo students are young people between the ages of 12 and 17 who learn mainly by doing. They experience the world in a practical way and flourish when learning becomes meaningful through action, examples and tangible experiences. Many of them benefit from clarity, structure and a calm environment in which they are taken step by step. We have a wide range of students; from those who flourish from practical lessons to youngsters who are theoretically strong. Within Trias VMBO all these differences find a place. The school offers three learning pathways: basic vocational oriented, framework vocational oriented and the theoretical/practical mavo, so that every pupil receives an education that matches his or her talents, pace and future plans.
Education at Trias VMBO is meaningful, challenging and focused on the future. Through a combination of practice, structure and personal attention, pupils are given room to develop themselves and discover their own path. The school is known for paying attention to a safe pedagogical climate in which connection between students, teachers and the environment is central. To further strengthen this connection, Trias VMBO works with The Transformative School, a programme that supports the team in understanding young people's world outside school. Because what happens there plays a big role in how they learn, grow and behave. This programme helps the school culture shape the school culture in a way that does justice to who our pupils are, where they come from and what they need to progress successfully and confidently.
A nice and challenging range of tasks
Led by the departmental leaders, the teams are firmly committed to a clear educational profile, professionalisation and quality improvement. In connection with each other and aimed at mutual alignment, the school management, in consultation with the staff into concrete educational programming. Responsible for results is a key word in this context. There is a specific assignment for the departmental leader of the theoretical programme to improve the results and the continuous learning line and to position the vocational secondary school. and to position the vocational secondary school in the market.
Job requirements
What do you bring?You possess:
- Educational leadership;
- Coordinating and leadership experience in education;
- Experience working on an improvement culture;
- Knowledge of recent developments in vmbo, specifically the TL;
- A completed (school) leadership course (college or university) and a teaching qualification.
We are looking for a departmental leader who
- is an empathic connector in the school-parent-student triangle and is aware of the role model function;
- who knows how to navigate the dynamics within a VMBO school;
- has a demonstrable affinity with vmbo pupils and enjoys interacting with them;
- guides colleagues and the team in professional and personal development within the context of The Transformative School;
- has a vision of education that matches the vision of Trias VMBO and is able to make a substantive contribution to the development of Trias VMBO as a whole;
- within the school leadership has a creative and constructive contribution;
- sees change and innovation as a challenge necessary to achieve contemporary education;
- has a sense of humour and knows how to put things into perspective.
Employment conditions
What can you expect from us?We offer an attractive position with a lot of professional space and responsibility in a pleasant and collegial working atmosphere, in which we are open and transparent, value each other and cooperate intensively. The position is valued according to the CAO VO in scale 12 (depending on knowledge and experience max. €7,313 gross p/m for a full-time appointment). You will also receive an OVO allowance of €260 gross p/m for a full-time appointment. perspective of a permanent appointment with good performance.
We further offer:
- A generous holiday scheme, a full 13th month (8.33%) and (8%) holiday allowance;
- Individual choice budget of 90 hours for full-time employment, to be spent in time and/or money;
- A good pension scheme and annual October bonus;
- WKR application for sports subscription or bike plan.
Application information
Interested?Wil je meer informatie? Neem dan contact op met de directeur van Trias VMBO, Cathelijne Thomas via 075-6478810 of c.thomas@triasvmbo.nl .
The departmental leaders are open for a ‘coffee chat’; if you would like to get an impression of the school and the position, please contact them for an appointment via the e-mail address directie@triasvmbo.nl
Apply
Do you recognise yourself in the above profile and are you ready for a new challenge? Then we look forward to receiving your application before 9 March. Send your application via Meesterbaan.
- The first round of talks will take place at Wednesday 18 March from 9 a.m.
- The second round will be held at Thursday 26 March from 2 p.m.
- Applications without a cover letter and CV will not be considered.
- An assessment centre may be part of the procedure.
About Trias VMBO
Trias VMBO is a public VMBO school in the north of the Zaan region and part of the OVO-Zaanstad Foundation.
Our school has 930 pupils and 130 staff members, making it a nice big school with good facilities. In our school, despite differences in background, abilities and character, all pupils are equal and respect for each other is the most important value. Under the guidance of a department leader, you will join a teaching team of about 20 teachers at Trias.
Head, heart and hands
We work with head, heart and hands education in which theoretical knowledge is converted into practical assignments that match our pupils' experiences. The environment plays a role in carrying out the assignments. This school year, all our first, second and third year students are working with laptops in class, teaching them basic ICT skills as a starting point to become digitally literate during their school career.
The aim of head, heart and hands education is to let pupils increasingly direct their own learning. We explore with pupils and parents what is needed to achieve this. We develop situations where learning can occur through the head, heart or hands. Think of a do assignment during maths.
Structure provides space
We search with and for each pupil for a learning route that suits his or her abilities and wishes. In four years, our pupils build up a career file that matches their individual talents and passions. Our teachers support pupils' broad development and encourage them towards independence and self-reliance.
Teacher as learning professional
What applies to pupils also applies to our colleagues. They are given the space to learn, explore and experiment and therefore also to make mistakes. All co-workers are actively offered training. Trias offers its staff sufficient development opportunities. New colleagues are supervised at Trias over a 3-year course.Every teacher is different and has something different to offer; this is seen, appreciated and utilised.
Our extras
Havo-chance class (i.c.w. Bertrand Russell College), Cambridge English, Vakmavo, Strong Technical Education, stacking from basic to framework.
Interesse?
Interested?
Would you like more information? If so, please contact the director of Trias VMBO, Cathelijne Thomas on 075-6478810 or c.thomas@triasvmbo.nl .
The departmental leaders are open for a ‘coffee chat’; if you would like to get an impression of the school and the position, please contact them for an appointment via the e-mail address directie@triasvmbo.nl
Apply
Do you recognise yourself in the above profile and are you ready for a new challenge? Then we look forward to receiving your application before 9 March. Send your application via Meesterbaan.
- The first round of talks will take place at Wednesday 18 March from 9 a.m.
- The second round will be held at Thursday 26 March from 2 p.m.
- Applications without a cover letter and CV will not be considered.
- An assessment centre may be part of the procedure.