Language 1 teacher in latvian at the European School Copenhagen
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Would you like to be a part of an exciting international school environment and teach at a European School in Copenhagen?
We are looking to fill a part-time position as teacher in Language 1 Latvian starting 1st of October 2026.
In the position you will teach one Latvian student in S5, which is the final orientation year before the two-year European Baccalaureate cycle starts in S6. The position is 15% of a full-time position and is dependent on the student being at the school. The student is expected to graduate in June 2029.
Language 1 is a 4 x 45 minute / week course. As the schedule for this school year has already been made, there is very little flexibility for moving the periods. They are scheduled as:
Even-numbered weeks
- Tuesday 10.40-12.10
- Thursday 14.25-15.50
Odd-numbered weeks
- Tuesday 8.50-10.25
- Thursday 9.40-11.25
If only three of the four timeslots are possible for you, please apply anyway as some changes may be made for the right candidate.
You can read more about the syllabus in Language 1 Latvian in the following two documents:
Requirements
- A relevant bachelor's or master's degree
- Fluent Latvian speaker
- Good knowledge of English, which is the common language at the school
- Proven experience in teaching the relevant age group (age 11-19)
- 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
- Proficient IT skills
- Proactive attitude to school development
- Experience in working in a busy environment
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
- Dedicated colleagues from many different countries
About the school
European School Copenhagen (ESCPH) is a public, international school under the Municipality of Copenhagen and the first of its kind in Denmark.
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.
The mission of the European Schools is to provide a multilingual and multicultural education for nursery, primary and secondary pupils. The European Schools have a strong focus on languages. Students learn a foreign language from Primary 1 and will later be taught History and Geography in their first foreign language.
Terms of employment
Salary and employment conditions are in accordance with collective agreements on the area. The position will start on 1st of October 2026.
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.
Questions
For more information about the school and the European Baccalaureate (EB) programme, please visit www.escph.dk. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Deputy Head of Upper Secondary Hans Bolvinkel at 21 79 49 30.
The application deadline is 23rd of September 2026
Interviews will be held on 24th and 25th of September.