PE-Teacher for our French section at the European School Copenhagen

Would you like to help shape and develop a diverse and exciting international school environment? Are you passionate about teaching at a European School? Then come join our team at the European School Copenhagen (ESCPH).

We are hiring a part-time (45%) PE-teacher for our French section in Primary. The position will start on December 1st. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity to increase the position to full-time.

We are looking for a teacher:

• Who has teaching qualification
• Who is fluent French speaker or has mother tongue proficiency
• Who can speak English at a professional level as this is our common collaboration language
• Who will show outstanding commitment and ability to engage students and assist in developing their social, creative and personal skills 

The ideal candidates will have: 

• Experience in supporting student wellbeing and creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where all children feel safe, valued and able to succeed
• Proven experience in managing more challenging classroom dynamics and supporting students with a range of behavioural needs, using consistent, positive and effective behaviour-management strategies
• Experience in intercultural education and skills to assist pupils in navigating an international, culturally diverse environment
• A passion for strengthening the French community in collaboration with the section and the French community in Copenhagen

About the school: 
European School Copenhagen (ESCPH) is a public, international school under the Municipality of Copenhagen and the only of its kind in Denmark. The school has three language sections: English, French, and Danish, spanning from Nursery, Primary 1-5 and Secondary 1-7 with a total of around 1000 students.

ESCPH is an accredited school within the established European School system and as such offers a European education combining the rigorous educational requirements for European Schools with Danish school culture and working guidelines. 

We offer: 

• A dynamic work environment where you can participate in the development of our school  
• A management culture of cooperation, dialogue and trust, and inclusion of employees and parents 
• A collaborative working environment with dedicated colleagues from various countries 
• Training opportunities 

 Salary and employment conditions in accordance with relevant collective agreements.  

The City of Copenhagen perceives diversity as a resource and appreciates that each employee contributes with his or her particular background, personality, competences and skills. 

For more information about the school, please visit: www.escph.dk. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Deputy Director Gareth Paul Shearman, tel. +45 21 42 61 58, email: [email protected].

Please address your application to Deputy Director Gareth Paul Shearman by submitting it online via the link below.

When you submit your application, you will need to answer some standard questions in Danish. To help you answer these, we have provided a translation of the questions here.

The application deadline is Thursday October 22nd. Interviews will be held in week 44.