Admissions

How do I start a career at International School Twente?

Staff appointed to International School Twente are well-qualified professionals committed to international education in general and to IST’s ethos and mission in particular. Teaching staff have sound academic qualifications in their area of expertise. All staff members actively subscribe to the educational philosophy of IST and its role in the local and wider community.


IST seeks to develop a balanced staff comprising both experienced and young teachers who are just beginning. IST aims for a diversity of nationalities amongst its staff team and particularly seeks staff with a passion to commit themselves to the development of the school and to working as a team.

All staff should demonstrate a commitment to students’ learning and to the school as a learning and living community.  Teachers at IST must hold a valid teaching qualification which has been recognized by DUO (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs) for the relevant education and/or subjects. There is a strong preference for candidates to have a native or near-native fluency with the english language.

In addition, all candidates must provide a valid VOG (Dutch background check).

To keep up-to-date with our vacancies, please check our website on a regular basis.