Welcome Desk Team Member (Maternity Cover)

Temporary Maternity Cover, starting September, 0,8 FTE

Do you want to be part of an international IB school in Amsterdam where learning is at the heart of everything we do? Then we invite you to apply!

About us
The Amsterdam International Community School (AICS) is a Dutch International Primary and Secondary School offering international education in English to 2400 students of more than 80 different nationalities who are (temporarily) living in the Netherlands and are enjoying high quality, accessible, community based international learning.

The AICS is a partly-state-funded community school, which enables us to deliver high-quality education at competitive fees. We were the first school in the Netherlands to offer the full IB continuum (IB, PYP, MYP, DP and CP) and are a fully accredited member of the Council of International Schools (CIS).

AICS students value and embrace differences and diversity. Our education aims to teach our students to become compassionate and wise human beings through knowledge and inquiry.

The AICS is guided by the core values of belonging, a possibility mindset, and learning for life, fostering a supportive community in which students, staff and parents feel valued, approach challenges with optimism, and are committed to continuous personal and academic development.

About the position
You are a caring and service-oriented professional who enjoys supporting students, staff, and visitors at the Welcome Desk of our South East campus, ensuring a warm and professional first point of contact. You remain calm in challenging situations, value safety, and contribute to a secure and well-organised school environment by following procedures and responding appropriately when needed. You are flexible and open to collaborating with colleagues across campuses.

This is what you bring
You are a colleague with strong collaboration skills, a flexible mindset, and a dedication to continuous development, including proactively using feedback to continuously improve your professional practice.

• Service-oriented and welcoming, making students, parents, staff and visitors feel supported and welcome;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both in person and over the telephone;
• Calm and efficient in busy situations, maintaining overview at the Welcome Desk;
• Proactive and flexible in supporting administrative tasks across the school where needed;
• Reliable and hands-on, with a practical approach to daily operations;
• Excellent English and Dutch communication skills and awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds.

We offer

• Salary in pay scale 4, based upon knowledge and experience (min. €2524,- max. €3270,- full-time per month, before tax);
• End-of-year bonus of 8.33%;
• A holiday allowance in May (8%);
• Good work-life balance which includes school holidays;
• An excellent pension plan with ABP;
• A wide range of vitality and wellbeing benefits;
• A wide range of professional development opportunities;
• Staff outings and events.

This is a temporary maternity cover position from September to May (9 months), workdays Tuesday to Friday.

Are you interested?
Please upload your cv and motivation letter via the Apply Now button before Wednesday August 19, 2026. For questions, please reach out to recruitment@cb.espritscholen.nl. We will begin reviewing applications and respond to inquiries after we return from the summer break.

Do you have Esprit?
The AICS is one of the 15 Esprit schools. At Esprit Schools, we offer innovative education. And challenge ourselves to do things differently. We want to explore the world of education without the boxes and categories. Ultimately aiming for learning beyond boundaries. For that, we need you. Your ideas. Your energy. Your Esprit.

Child safety
The Amsterdam International Community School is committed to providing a safe learning environment for our staff and students. Reference checks will include child protection verification for all serious candidates. A police clearance certificate for previous countries of employment and a Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag (VOG) are required for all staff.

Internal candidates are given priority. Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.