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International School Ikast-Brande (ISIB) is seeking a qualified, motivated, and student-centred Danish Teacher with experience teaching Danish to students from Year 1 to Year 11 (0.–10. klasse). As part of our ambition to further develop and strengthen our Danish programme, the Senior Leadership Team welcomes applications from both Danish as a Mother Tongue teachers and Danish as an Additional Language teachers.

We warmly welcome applicants with coordinatorship experience, especially in team development and exam coordinatorship; for the right candidate, there is potential to take on coordinator responsibilities, supporting the Senior Leadership Team in strengthening our already successful Danish department.

This is a full-time, permanent position starting in August 2025. As an inclusive school, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the richness that diverse perspectives and lived experiences bring to our community, and we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual feels respected and supported.

Who are we?

International School Ikast-Brande is located in the heart of Denmark and has approximately 200 students across the Primary and Secondary sections. Our students are highly motivated and speak very positively about the school. We are committed to providing high-quality international education to families relocating to Denmark, as well as to local families seeking a rigorous international curriculum for their children.

Our student body is wonderfully diverse, representing a wide range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds. We encourage our students to balance academic achievement with a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle. From an early age, we instil in them a strong sense of right and wrong, empowering them to make thoughtful and responsible decisions. As a result, we enjoy a positive school climate with very few behavioural issues.

Our teaching team is as vibrant and international as our student body. You will often hear laughter and positivity emanating from our staffroom. Our team meets weekly to collaborate on educational and operational matters, fostering a collegial and supportive environment.

Requirements

In line with the school’s policies and procedures, the successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Plan and develop engaging & high-quality lessons, tailored to our learners’ needs

  • Maintain a student-focused, positive approach to teaching and learning

  • Deliver dynamic, stimulating and culturally engaging lessons

  • Promote student wellbeing through an understanding of each child’s individuality

  • Assess and report on students’ progress effectively

  • Manage student behaviour in a positive and constructive manner

  • Participate actively in whole-school activities and events

  • Employ a solutions-focused mindset

  • Maintain a great sense of humour and contribute to a positive work environment

  • Be internationally minded and a collaborative team player

Our Promise:

  • State-of-the-art, modern facilities

  • Small classes with incredible students

  • Respectful, motivated, and disciplined students

  • A flexible working environment built on trust and mutual respect

  • A supportive Senior Leadership Team, dedicated to our community

  • A leadership team that values collaboration, open-dialogue, and teacher wellbeing; ensuring our team feel heard, empowered, and appreciated

  • A culturally diverse, open, and welcoming staff team

  • Engaged and exceptionally supportive parents

  • A genuinely healthy work-life balance

  • Ongoing staff training, development opportunities, and team-building activities

Salary

Salary will be in accordance with the collective agreement and union contract between the Ministry of Finance and the Teachers’ Central Organisation.

Application

The Senior Leadership Team intends to appoint as soon as a suitable candidate is identified; therefore, interviews will take place on a rolling basis, and the school reserves the right to make an appointment before the advertised closing date.

If you are a skilled, adaptable, and solutions-oriented educator, we warmly invite you to apply by sending your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience to job@isib.dk. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory police security checks.

We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Please note in your application that you found the job at Jobindex