Vacancy: Biology teacher - Help build Kairos College
Are you ready to do more than just teach? Do you want to use your profession not only to make young people more biologically competent, but also to make them more aware, inquisitive and amazed by life? Then we have a great challenge for you.
The Kairos Teenage College is on the move - we are growing in 2026-2027 to become the Kairos College, an inspiring learning environment where students aged 12 to 18 discover and develop their talents. And for that, we need you.
This is where you make a difference
Kairos is all about connection. Between head, heart and hands. Between pupil and teacher. Between subject content and the world around us. From our Waldorf vision we work in a developmental way and we see biology as a subject that not only provides knowledge about humans, plants and animals, but also contributes to respect for life and insight into cohesion.
As a biology teacher, you are not only a subject specialist, but also a facilitator, inspiration and role model. You help pupils see connections within ecosystems, the human body and the natural world. You encourage inquiry-based learning, bring theory and practice together and let pupils experience how biology touches on themes such as health, sustainability and responsibility for our living environment. In doing so, you give them a deepened perspective on themselves and the world.
What makes working at Kairos special?
Room for development
Whether you have years of experience or just want to grow: we offer plenty of opportunities for professional development, intervision and deepening in Waldorf education. Your ideas matter.
Education with impact
With us, you work in small teams on meaningful education. You help think about curriculum, pedagogy and learning processes. No standard lessons from methods, but education that fits in with what students and we find important.
Forward-looking and warm
Kairos is not a school like any other. We combine high expectations with a warm, personal approach. A place where making mistakes is allowed, curiosity is encouraged and cooperation is key.
Who are we looking for?
You have a first-degree qualification in biology (or are studying for one) and want to contribute to a developing Waldorf school. You believe in ownership by pupils, like to think about educational innovation and enjoy working together. cooperation.
This vacancy can also be combined with one of our other vacancies (such as mentorship), if it suits your desire, background and experience.
Next school year, our first batch of mavo students will take their biology exams, followed by havo the year after and vwo two years later. Therefore, we are looking for a biology teacher with demonstrable experience in teaching upper secondary and final exam classes.
We are looking for someone who is familiar with the examination programmes and requirements for biology (mavo, havo and vwo), who can prepare pupils for the central exam in a goal-oriented way, and who stands firm in his or her shoes. You know how to structure the subject matter, build a clear learning line a clear learning line towards the exam and have an eye for individual coaching. You can coach pupils in their inquisitive and biological thinking process, help them develop an understanding of interrelationships within humans, animals, plants and ecosystems, and guide them towards optimal results.
You have experience in upper secondary biology and are able to differentiate by level and profile. You know how to both support and challenge students and can switch between conceptual understanding, practicals, fieldwork, application assignments and targeted exam preparation.
Based on our Waldorf vision, we value education that connects head, heart and hands. In biology lessons, this means that knowledge development goes hand in hand with wonder, responsibility and respect for life. You have an eye for the developmental stage of the pupil and know how to connect biology with human sciences, sustainability and current social issues.
In addition, we expect you to actively contribute to the further development of our upper secondary biology education and contribute to quality assurance within the examination years.
We also consider it important that you are willing to educate yourself in Waldorf education so that we can promote and safeguard our educational vision together.
What can you expect from us?
Kairos is not only about good education, but also about being a good employer. We provide a working environment in which you can grow as a professional and feel at home.
Employment conditions
Apply via master job. Invitation for introductory interview will follow by e-mail.
For questions, email school leader: Ludwika Kowalewska
lkowalewska@kairostienercollege.nl
06-38512652
Are you ready to do more than just teach? Do you want to use your profession not only to make young people more biologically competent, but also to make them more aware, inquisitive and amazed by life? Then we have a great challenge for you.
The Kairos Teenage College is on the move - we are growing in 2026-2027 to become the Kairos College, an inspiring learning environment where students aged 12 to 18 discover and develop their talents. And for that, we need you.
This is where you make a difference
Kairos is all about connection. Between head, heart and hands. Between pupil and teacher. Between subject content and the world around us. From our Waldorf vision we work in a developmental way and we see biology as a subject that not only provides knowledge about humans, plants and animals, but also contributes to respect for life and insight into cohesion.
As a biology teacher, you are not only a subject specialist, but also a facilitator, inspiration and role model. You help pupils see connections within ecosystems, the human body and the natural world. You encourage inquiry-based learning, bring theory and practice together and let pupils experience how biology touches on themes such as health, sustainability and responsibility for our living environment. In doing so, you give them a deepened perspective on themselves and the world.
What makes working at Kairos special?
Room for development
Whether you have years of experience or just want to grow: we offer plenty of opportunities for professional development, intervision and deepening in Waldorf education. Your ideas matter.
Education with impact
With us, you work in small teams on meaningful education. You help think about curriculum, pedagogy and learning processes. No standard lessons from methods, but education that fits in with what students and we find important.
Forward-looking and warm
Kairos is not a school like any other. We combine high expectations with a warm, personal approach. A place where making mistakes is allowed, curiosity is encouraged and cooperation is key.
Who are we looking for?
You have a first-degree qualification in biology (or are studying for one) and want to contribute to a developing Waldorf school. You believe in ownership by pupils, like to think about educational innovation and enjoy working together. cooperation.
This vacancy can also be combined with one of our other vacancies (such as mentorship), if it suits your desire, background and experience.
Job requirements
Job requirementsNext school year, our first batch of mavo students will take their biology exams, followed by havo the year after and vwo two years later. Therefore, we are looking for a biology teacher with demonstrable experience in teaching upper secondary and final exam classes.
We are looking for someone who is familiar with the examination programmes and requirements for biology (mavo, havo and vwo), who can prepare pupils for the central exam in a goal-oriented way, and who stands firm in his or her shoes. You know how to structure the subject matter, build a clear learning line a clear learning line towards the exam and have an eye for individual coaching. You can coach pupils in their inquisitive and biological thinking process, help them develop an understanding of interrelationships within humans, animals, plants and ecosystems, and guide them towards optimal results.
You have experience in upper secondary biology and are able to differentiate by level and profile. You know how to both support and challenge students and can switch between conceptual understanding, practicals, fieldwork, application assignments and targeted exam preparation.
Based on our Waldorf vision, we value education that connects head, heart and hands. In biology lessons, this means that knowledge development goes hand in hand with wonder, responsibility and respect for life. You have an eye for the developmental stage of the pupil and know how to connect biology with human sciences, sustainability and current social issues.
In addition, we expect you to actively contribute to the further development of our upper secondary biology education and contribute to quality assurance within the examination years.
We also consider it important that you are willing to educate yourself in Waldorf education so that we can promote and safeguard our educational vision together.
Employment conditions
Employment conditionsWhat can you expect from us?
Kairos is not only about good education, but also about being a good employer. We provide a working environment in which you can grow as a professional and feel at home.
Employment conditions
- An employment contract based on the CAO VO, scale LB or LC (depending on experience and profile).
- An appointment of 0.2 fte - in consultation we determine what suits you. Possibly expandable with mentorship.
- Holiday pay, end-of-year bonus and good pension scheme through ABP.
- Plenty of scope for professional development, training and peer review.
- A warm and open atmosphere
You will join a committed team where we look out for each other and build innovative education together. We are there for each other, celebrate successes and give each other room to learn. - A day at Kairos
No two days are the same. You will start the morning with a day start in the team, then you will teach eager-to-learn dynamic classes where there is plenty of room for interaction. Between classes there is time for consultation, coaching or a coffee break with colleagues. - For the team
We regularly organise inspiration afternoons, study days and team outings. Think about lectures, workshops, but also just eating together, taking a walk or having a drink on Friday. Because you don't just build a strong team in the classroom.
Application information
Application procedureApply via master job. Invitation for introductory interview will follow by e-mail.
For questions, email school leader: Ludwika Kowalewska
lkowalewska@kairostienercollege.nl
06-38512652
About Kairos Teen College
About Kairos College
The Kairos College (until 1 August still Kairos Teenage College) is a relatively young school for secondary Waldorf education in Amsterdam North. From school year 2026-2027, Kairos College will continue as an independent school under its own management.
In school year 2026-2027, we provide education to 280 pupils in grades 1 to 4 in heterogeneous classes up to the third year. In the same school year, the first mavo final exams take place. In subsequent years, we will grow into a fully-fledged comprehensive secondary school with examination routes for mavo, havo and vwo.
Development and pioneering phase
In the coming years, Kairos College will still be in a pioneering phase. This means that we are building together to further develop the school, the curriculum and the organisation. This phase calls for committed, experienced and initiating professionals who want to participate in the further growth and shaping of our school.
Interesse?
Application procedure
Apply via master job. Invitation for introductory interview will follow by e-mail.
For questions, email school leader: Ludwika Kowalewska
lkowalewska@kairostienercollege.nl
06-38512652