L1 Latvian teacher to the European School of Copenhagen – temporary, part-time position

We need a Latvian mother tongue speaking teacher to teach Latvian to a student in P4 3.5 hours a week.

Available position

• A part-time position, approximately 10-15 per cent, starting on 1st of October 2023.

Requirements

• Teaching qualification is essential 
• Mother tongue Latvian speaker  
• Proven experience in teaching the relevant age group 
• Outstanding commitment and the ability to engage students and assist in developing their social, creative and academic skills

Teaching students in their mother tongue
In European School Copenhagen (ESCPH) students who do not have a language section corresponding to their mother tongue/dominant language in the year level sought (SWALS students), and whose mother tongue/dominant language is an official language of an EU member state may be offered L1 tuition in their mother tongue/dominant language 3-4 hours a week if they meet certain conditions.

Students without their own language section are enrolled in one of the school’s existing language sections (Danish, English, French) and will, if required, receive support to follow the tuition in the language of the section that they join.

About the school
ESCPH is a apublic, international school under the Municipality of Copenhagen and the only one of its kind in Denmark.

ESCPH opened in August 2014 and now has 3 language sections: French, English and Danish from Nursery to S6. When the school is fully phased in, the school will have nearly 1,000 pupils. 

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 pedagogy and working guidelines.  

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.

We offer

• A dynamic work environment where you may participate in the development of our school
• A management culture of cooperation, dialogue and trust and inclusion of employees and parents
• Motivated and committed parents
• 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 Head of Primary Helle Degn on +45 4015 6195.

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.

http://europaskolen.sag.dk/wp-content/uploads/sites/18/2018/03/kk-job-portal-english-translation.pdf

The application deadline is Tuesday 19th of September 2023