We are looking for a part-time German teacher for a fixed term position. The teacher will teach German at the Primary and Secondary level according to the European Schools curriculum. The job entails a close collaboration with colleagues from different language sections (English, Finnish and French language sections) in a dynamic, international team as well as regular communication with guardians.

Qualifications of the teaching staff are stipulated in the Government Decree on European Schooling Helsinki 15/2008.

The applicant must provide an extract from the criminal record in accordance with Article 6, Paragraph 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993), the Act on the Investigation of the Criminal Background of Persons Working with Children (504/2002).

Pedagogical degree in German language teaching, diverse experience in primary education. Language skills: German at native level. Knowledge of multiculturalism, experience in international work communities, the European School system, good cooperation skills and diverse language skills are considered an advantage, as the work requires cooperation with teachers from other language sections (Finnish, French and English language sections).

In addition to comprehensive coverage in occupational health care, we offer also ePassi services.

Clarification regarding the investigation of the criminal history of persons working with children and young people: The chosen applicant is obliged to present a criminal records extract in accordance with section 6, subsection 2 of the Criminal Records Act (770/1993), Act on the Investigation of the Criminal History of Persons Working with Children (504/2002).

Ms Minna Laatu, Director
tel. +358 295 332 454
e-mail address : minna.laatu@esh.fi

Submitting the application
We prefer applications primarily in electronic form through the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this position by submitting your application to the registry's mailing address. Please mention the ID number of the position in both the application and the envelope. The letter must reach the registry by the end of the application period.

European School of Helsinki Registry, Bulevardi 18, 00120 Helsinki.

European School of Helsinki registry

Bulevardi 18
00120 Helsinki

European School of Helsinki is a state school which started its operation in autumn 2008. There are three language sections in the school: English, French and Finnish. The two-year nursery cycle starts at the age of four, the five-year primary cycle at the age of six and the secondary cycle at the age of eleven. The school follows the syllabi of the European Schools.

• Level of position: Specialists
• Remote work: No possibility to work remotely
• Position established: The position is shared by the agency.
• Reason for fixed-term employment: Nature of work
• Working time format: Weekly working hours
• Trial period: 5 months
• Remuneration information: Collective agreement for teaching staff in state educational establishments.