Deadline for applications 22.2.2026 at 23:59
The European School of Helsinki is looking for a teacher of Hungarian L1 language, for the period August 18, 2026 - July 31,2027.
The European School of Helsinki is looking for a teacher of Hungarian L1 language who, within the framework of the European School programs, will teach Hungarian to pupils at 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).
- Qualifications of the teaching staff are stipulated in the Government Decree on European Schooling Helsinki 15/2008
- A pedagogical degree in Hungarian L1 for the Primary school
- Experience in the field of education and more specifically with Hungarian first language teaching
- English
- Speaking: Good
- Writing: Good
- Understanding: Good
- Hungarian
- Speaking: Excellent
- Writing: Excellent
- Understanding: Excellent
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 job 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
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.
Helsinki
You can work at one of our following locations
Bulevardi 18
00120 Helsinki
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- 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
- Additional info about fixed-term employment: Part-time position
- Working time format: Weekly working hours
- Trial period: 4 months
- Remuneration information: The Collective Agreement for teaching staff in state educational establishments.