European School Copenhagen is hiring a Maternity Cover position in PE in English

The job is a 100% position and consists of teaching Lower Secondary (6.-9. Grade) PE classes and Upper Secondary (gymnasium) classes. The role can be split into two between the two departments. The classes are taught with two different colleagues, and a study plan for the classes will be available on beforehand. Due to the mixed language profiles of the classes the language of instruction will be English.

The position runs from 8th August until Winter 2024/2025. The exact end date will be confirmed before the position begins and depends on the extent of maternity cover required.

We expect that you

• have focus on student’s learning and wellbeing in accordance with the school’s values
• have a desire to contribute to the ongoing development of the school
• enjoy collaborating with international colleagues on learning and development
• have experience in international or intercultural education
• are independent and robust and can navigate a changing everyday life
• have the appropriate educational qualifications to teach PE in Lower Secondary (Folkeskolen’s 6.-9. Klasse)

The ideal candidate will have

• experience in international or intercultural education
• strong social and communications skills
• good IT skills  

We offer

• a dynamic work environment where you are expected to take an active part in the development of our school to the highest standards of learning and teaching.  
• a management culture based on cooperation, dialogue and trust
• supportive, dedicated and ambitious colleagues from many different countries 

About the school
European School Copenhagen (ESCPH) is an international school funded by the City of Copenhagen. ESCPH opened in August 2014 and has three language sections, English, French and Danish, from nursery class to secondary 7 (3.G).

ESCPH is an accredited school within the established European School system, following the rigorous educational requirements for European Schools combined with Danish pedagogy and working guidelines.

The mission of the European Schools is to provide a multilingual and multicultural education for nursery, primary and secondary students and thus have a very strong focus on language learning. Students begin to learn their first foreign language in Primary 1 and are later taught several subjects, including History and Geography, in their first foreign language.

Terms of employment
Start 26th August 2024.

Salary and terms of employment according to KLF agreement

More information
For more information about the school and the European Baccalaureate programme, please visit www.escph.dk. For any queries relating to the role, please contact Head of Lower Secondary Madelaine Kirk at: [email protected] or by telephone at 4024 3528.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to reference and criminal history checks.

The City of Copenhagen believes that diversity is a strength, and that each employee contributes with their particular background, personality, competencies, and skills. 

Deadline for application is Wednesday 7th August.
Interview will be held in week 33.