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.

Application deadline: Apply no later than 22. October 2026

Department: Ny Carlsberg Vej 99 1799 København V

Lokation: Børne- og Ungdomsforvaltningen