Primary Teacher in the French Section at the European School Copenhagen - Professeur des écoles dans la section Française de l'ESCPH

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)!

ESCPH opened in August 2014 with four primary classes in English and Danish language sections. In 2018, the Fre nch section was established, and today the school boasts three full sections from Nursery to Secondary, with nearly 1,000 pupils from all over the world.

We are currently seeking a qualified teacher with a passion for working across cultures, languages, and interdisciplinary fields. Our school emphasizes collaboration with pedagogical experts and support functions from the municipality.

Available position
A Permanent, part time position (80%) in Primary School Teacher Position for our French section classes at the European School Copenhagen .

Requirements

• teaching qualification is mandatory
• native French speaker/mother tongue proficiency
• fluent in English, which is the working language at the school (oral and written)
• proven experience in teaching the relevant age group - age 6-11
• outstanding commitment and ability to engage students and assist in developing their social, creative, and academic skills

The ideal candidate will have

• experience in international or intercultural education
• experience in teaching all the subjects of the curriculum
• strong collaboration skills with parents
• proficient ICT skills
• experience in language acquisition (French as first language or additional language)
• proactive attitude to school development

We offer

• a dynamic work environment where you can participate in the development of our school in general and the French section particularly
• a management culture of cooperation, dialogue and trust, and inclusion
• dedicated colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• opportunities for professional development

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.

ESCPH is an accredited institution within the established European School system, offering a comprehensive European education that merges the rigorous academic standards of European Schools with the Danish educational focus on holistic child development and well-being

The mission of the European Schools is to provide a multilingual and multicultural education for nursery, primary and secondary pupils.

In October 2018, the school moved into a brand-new state-of-the-art school building in the Carlsberg City District of Copenhagen, a few stops from Copenhagen central station.

Employment
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 Head of Primary Rikke Groth Nielsen +45 21 54 88 81 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

The application deadline is monday March 3rd 2025
Job interviews will be held in March.

Informations complémentaires

• Le niveau d'anglais doit permettre d'évoluer rapidement dans un environnement complètement anglophone : documentation, communication écrite et orale avec le management, les collègues et certaines familles.
• Le candidat doit être un Professeur des écoles certifié par l'éducation nationale (ou un organisme équivalent), dans le cas contraire il doit pouvoir justifier de plusieurs années d'enseignement dans le primaire.
• Le statut de l'école ne permet pas de faire une demande de détachement auprès des académies, il faut anticiper sur une demande de mise en disponibilité. Cependant le poste à pourvoir permet d'obtenir le statut de fonctionnaire de la commune.
• A ce titre, les salaires sont fixés par les régulations locales. Les détails sur l'empan salarial à l'embauche peuvent être clarifiés par les représentants syndicaux.
• Le candidat doit avoir une bonne compréhension du fonctionnement des écoles européennes en général.