IT Team Lead

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 2.400 students of more than 80 different nationalities who are 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 (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

We are seeking an IT Team Lead as of 1 January 2027 for 32 hours per week (0,8 FTE) to oversee technical processes, streamline operations and provide functional direction to our first-line IT support team. The role works across both AICS campuses and the team consists of two first-line support colleagues and the Educational Technology Integrator.

• Manage daily IT help desk operations, prioritizing support requests and guiding workflows.
• Serve as technical lead on school-wide initiatives, hardware rollouts, system updates, and a diverse range of projects.
• Partner with the Educational Technology Integrator to ensure the technical infrastructure supports the curriculum, teaching and learning inside the classroom.
• Proactively evaluate workflows and processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement.
• Create and maintain internal and external documentation. Draft user manuals and instructional materials, and provide technical guidance to users.
• Liaise closely with a variety of external vendors/partners to execute projects and ensure alignment and compliance.
• Oversee device management and deployment, ensuring hardware is properly distributed, inventorized, and maintained across both locations.

This is what you bring

• A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Education or demonstrated related experience.
• Knowledge of networking infrastructure and cloud/endpoint tools- Jamf, Microsoft Entra, Azure and Google Workspace Admin are a plus.
• Technical aptitude and comfort with technology, and the ability to quickly learn new digital skills and tools.
• Highly organized with strong project management skills, bringing a structured approach and a process-improvement mindset to daily workflows.
• Adaptable and solution-oriented, with a knack for analyzing operational challenges and finding practical solutions.
• Prior experience in an educational setting or a strong desire to learn the operations, dynamics and needs of an international school community.
• Fluent written and spoken English is mandatory. Fluency in Dutch is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Comfortable collaborating with teachers, leadership, parents, students, Esprit colleagues and external partners.
• A service-oriented and supportive attitude, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear guidance for non-technical users.

We offer

• Salary in pay scale 8 (min. € 3.058,- max. € 4.503,- based on 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
• Macbook
• Staff outings and events

We offer a temporary contract for a minimum of 0,8 FTE (32 hours per week) with the prospect of a permanent position after one year based on proven suitability.

Are you interested?

Upload your cv and motivation letter via the Apply Now button by 17 November 2026. For questions, please reach out to recruitment@cb.espritscholen.nl.

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.