Copenhagen International School is one of the founding IB World Schools, nestled right in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Vision: Educating champions of a just and sustainable world.
Mission: Learning to build community. Copenhagen International School will develop the potential of each learner by offering educational excellence in a stimulating environment of cultural diversity and mutual respect
Our dynamic and inquiry-led learning programme is bolstered by our core values of compassion, integrity, creativity, inclusion and growth, providing our students with a unique opportunity to explore their boldest dreams.
Read more on our website: www.cis.dk
Benefits
Number of Contract Days
Up to 190
Starting Salary Range
DKK 333, 466 - 489, 729 per annum, + DKK 4.324 pension (paid by school). Overseas hire allowance 4075 DDK per month for up to 5 years.
Taxes
According to income; up to 45%
Savings Potential
Depends a lot on lifestyle. Many teachers save, but it's difficult to generalise about this.
Accommodation
There is no separate allowance for accommodation. CIS can assist by paying the deposit upfront in the form of a loan. The loan is repayable monthly with 10% of the deposit being deducted from you salary.
Flights/Transport
CIS will pay an economy airfare from the international airport nearest the employee’s country of residence prior to the start of an international hire contract, for the teacher and dependents.
CIS will pay an economy airfare to the international airport nearest their home country on final completion of an international hire contract, for the teacher and dependents, provided that the teacher has completed a minimum of two years’ employment with the school.
CIS will provide an economy return airfare to internationally hired teachers and their dependents, to their home country on the completion of their second and fourth year of employment.
Utilities
Not provided.
Furniture
Not provided.
Moving Allowance
Relocation re-imbursements are authorized for lodging, meals, transportation, and flat/house searching expenses on arrival in Denmark. Receipts are necessary for re-imbursements.
• Single teacher: Up to 10,000DKK
• Teaching Couple: Up to 15,000DKK
• Per Child: Up to 4, 000DKK
Baggage allowance covers clothing, household effects and educational materials accompanying the teacher.
(a) At start of contract based on approved receipts are reimbursed as follows:
• Single teacher: Up to 12,000DKK
• Teaching Couple: Up to 18.000DKK
• Per child: Up to 5.500DKK
(b) On departure, provided that the teacher has completed a minimum of two years employment with the school and given four (4) months notice, a baggage allowance is payable.
(c) The return baggage allowances (based on receipts) are increased by 10% of the base allowance for each year of continuous service up to a maximum of four years service.
(d) Should an International Hire teacher stay more than 5 years at CIS and thereby have their employment status changed to Local Hire, baggage allowance will be payable on final departure from Denmark subject to approval by the Director prior to commencement of the 6th year of employment with the school.
Dependent Opportunities
Can be limited depending on qualifications/work experience.
Medical
Covered by state.
Dental
Not covered.
Disability
Covered by state.
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I cannot stress enough the impact Schrole has had on the overall quality of educators we have recruited. By leveraging its powerful search capabilities, comprehensive candidate profiles, and advanced tools, we have successfully identified exceptional teachers who have had an immeasurable impact on our student's lives. Their passion, dedication, and innovative teaching methodologies have elevated the standard of education at our school and ignited a love for learning among our students.
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Secondary School Principal
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