Deadline for applications 22.2.2026 at 23:59
The European School of Helsinki is looking for a teacher of Bulgarian L1 language, for the period August 18, 2026 - July 31, 2027.
The European School of Helsinki is looking for a teacher of Bulgarian L1 language who, within the framework of the European School programs, will teach Bulgarian to pupils from Nursery to Secondary school. The job entails a close collaboration with colleagues from different language sections in a dynamic, international team as well as regular communication with parents.
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).
- Bulgarian
- Speaking: Excellent
- Writing: Excellent
- Understanding: Excellent
- English
- Speaking: Good
- Writing: Good
- Understanding: Good
- Qualifications of the teaching staff are stipulated in the Government Decree on European Schooling Helsinki 15/2008
- A pedagogical degree in Bulgarian L1 for the Secondary school
- Experience in the field of education and more specifically with Bulgarian first language teaching
We offer, in addition to comprehensive coverage in occupational health care, 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).
Director Minna Laatu tel. 029 533 2454, e-mail: minna.laatu@esh.fi
We prefer applications to be submitted electronically through the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you can also apply for this position by sending your application to Helsinki European School, Bulevardi 18, 00120 Helsinki. Both the application and the envelope must have the ID number of the position being applied for. The letter must be received by the end of the application period.
We primarily request that applications be submitted electronically via the Valtiolle.fi service. However, you may also apply for this position by submitting your application to the registry office’s postal address. The ID number of the position applied for must be clearly stated both in the application and on the envelope. The application must be received by the end of the application period. Late applications will not be considered. Application documents will not be returned. Based on the information provided in the application documents, including education, work experience, and other relevant factors, applicants will be selected for interviews. Eligibility requirements will also be assessed with regard to the expected qualification.
European School of Helsinki registry
Bulevardi 18
00120 Helsinki
The European School of Helsinki is a state school accredited to the network of European Schools, which began its operations in the autumn of 2008. The school consists of three language sections: English, French, and Finnish. The school includes a kinder-garten, primary school, and secondary school-high school. The school follows the curriculum of the European Schools.
Helsinki
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Bulevardi 18
00120 Helsinki
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- Level of position: Specialists
- Remote work: No possibility to work remotely
- Position established: The position is establishet in unit.
- Reason for fixed-term employment: Nature of work
- Working time format: Weekly working hours
- Working time format explanation: Part-time position
- Trial period: 4 months
- Remuneration information: The job-specific salary is determined according to the teachers' collective agreement of the state schools.