PYP Homeroom Teacher Cover (part-time)

PYP Homeroom Teacher Cover (20%-40%)

Primary School

Fixed-Term Part-Time Position 1 August 2026 – 31 July 2027 20%-40% workload

Copenhagen International School (CIS) is seeking a student-centred, collaborative, and internationally minded educator to join our Primary School team as a PYP Homeroom Teacher Cover.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a diverse international learning community while supporting continuity, consistency, and high-quality learning experiences for Primary School students.

The position is available at either 20% or 40% workload and may be particularly attractive to educators seeking flexibility, those returning to teaching, or teachers looking to combine the role with other professional commitments.

About the Opportunity

At CIS, we believe that strong relationships, consistency, and belonging are essential foundations for student learning and wellbeing.

As a PYP Homeroom Teacher Cover, you will work in close partnership with permanent homeroom teachers to ensure students experience a seamless and engaging learning journey throughout the school week.

You will become an important part of our Primary School community while gaining valuable experience within an IB World School environment.

Depending on qualifications and school needs, this position may also be combined with other part-time teaching opportunities at CIS.

About the Role

The position supports permanent homeroom teachers who work reduced schedules.

Depending on the appointment, the role may be:

• 20% workload (one day per week – Monday)

or

• 40% workload (two days per week – Monday and Thursday)

Working closely with homeroom teachers and grade-level teams, you will:

• Deliver planned learning experiences aligned with the grade-level curriculum and Units of Inquiry.
• Follow established classroom routines, expectations, and learning plans.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Foster student agency, wellbeing, and belonging.
• Collaborate closely with homeroom teachers to ensure continuity of learning and care.
• Share relevant information regarding student progress, wellbeing, and learning.
• Work collaboratively with specialist teachers, learning support staff, and leadership colleagues.
• Contribute to a consistent and positive learning experience for students throughout the week.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Holds a recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching in a primary school setting.
• Has experience as a homeroom or classroom teacher.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and relationship-building skills.
• Creates engaging, inclusive, and differentiated learning experiences.
• Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with colleagues and families.
• Demonstrates intercultural competence and a student-centred approach.
• Is committed to inclusion, belonging, and student wellbeing.
• Is flexible, reliable, and confident adapting to different classroom contexts.

Experience with the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) or other inquiry-based 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.
• Opportunities for professional learning and growth.
• 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 submit:

• CV
• Cover Letter

Application deadline: Wednesday 24 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.

Please indicate in your application whether you are interested in:

• 20% position (Monday)
• 40% position (Monday and Thursday)
• Open to either option

Additional Information

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.