MYP Language Acquisition Teachers (EAL and/or Danish)

MYP Language Acquisition Teachers (EAL and/or Danish)

Secondary School

Fixed-term position 1 August 2026 - 31 July 2027

Copenhagen International School (CIS) is seeking passionate, student-centred, and internationally minded language educators to join our Secondary School team.

We are currently recruiting within our Language Acquisition programme and welcome applications from teachers with experience in:

• English as an Additional Language (EAL)
• Danish Language Acquisition / Danish as an Additional Language
• Both EAL and Danish Language Acquisition

About the Opportunity Language plays a critical role in student success at CIS.

We are seeking educators who can support multilingual learners in developing the confidence, communication skills, and academic language needed to fully participate in learning across the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP).

Depending on candidate profiles and school needs, CIS may appoint a teacher able to contribute across both EAL and Danish Language Acquisition, or separate teachers within each area.

The current teaching allocation is approximately 40% EAL and 60% Danish Language Acquisition.

Candidates with experience across both areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from candidates specialising in only one area are also welcome.

This is a fixed-term position from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2027.

About the Role Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Secondary School, the Learning Support Team, Counsellors, and school leadership, you will help students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally while fostering a learning environment where multilingualism is recognised as a strength and diversity is valued.

You will:

• Deliver high-quality, inclusive, and student-centred language instruction.
• Support multilingual learners in reaching their full potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues to strengthen language development across the curriculum.
• Foster student agency, wellbeing, and belonging.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

Learn More About the Roles The position may be appointed as a combined role or as separate appointments within EAL and Danish Language Acquisition.

For detailed information regarding responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations, please review the relevant job description(s):

🔗 MYP EAL Teacher – Full Job Description

🔗 MYP Danish Language Acquisition Teacher – Full Job Description

Candidates interested in contributing across both areas are encouraged to review both job descriptions.

We Are Looking For Teachers Who

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification.
• Have experience teaching EAL, Danish Language Acquisition, or multilingual learners.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of language acquisition and inclusive teaching practices.
• Create engaging and differentiated learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Demonstrate intercultural competence and a collaborative mindset.
• Are reflective practitioners committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Thrive in diverse and international learning environments.

Experience with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) or other inquiry-based secondary programmes is an advantage.

Why Join CIS? At CIS, you will join an international team of educators committed to creating meaningful learning experiences for students from around the world.

We offer:

• A diverse and international working environment.
• A collaborative and supportive professional culture.
• A modern campus located in Copenhagen's Nordhavn district.
• The opportunity to contribute to a school community that values inclusion, wellbeing, sustainability, and global citizenship.

Application Process Please indicate in your application whether you are interested in:

• Combined EAL and Danish Language Acquisition role
• EAL only
• Danish Language Acquisition only
• Open to any of the above

Please submit:

• CV
• Cover Letter

Application deadline: Sunday 14 June 2026 We encourage early applications as interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. CIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date should an outstanding candidate be identified**.**

Additional Information We welcome applications from international candidates.

Please note that for this position, candidates must have the right to work in Denmark at the time of application.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Employment at CIS is conditional upon the successful completion of an extensive background check, including verification of education, employment references, and a criminal history check covering the past 10 years. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete child protection safeguarding training and other relevant assessments as part of our commitment to student safety and well-being.

Our working language is English and we look forward to receiving your application and CV in English as a PDF.

Candidate experience with CIS CIS is fully committed to equity and inclusion; inclusion is one of our core values: "we create a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has equitable opportunities every day”.

In the implementation of all of our educational and employment policies and practices, we do not tolerate discrimination and therefore make sure to observe the anti-discrimination regulation, including the protection against discrimination based on race, color, gender, citizenship, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, political views, religion, belief, sexual orientation and union membership.

In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), at CIS we believe all learners have equal rights to be protected from harm and abuse.

CIS is a community school that strives to meet its students' many needs in a safe and secure environment. To achieve this aim, we build a culture of child protection at the school wherein all community members understand and meet their responsibilities and put the needs of the learners in the school community first.

We meet the many challenges of establishing and sustaining a protection culture in our international, mobile, and varied community and context. Everybody at CIS has a responsibility to support the protection of learners. We will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment.

We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all members of our community.