Teacher for maternity leave cover at Sønderrisskolen

One of our talented teachers will go on maternity leave. Therefore we are seeking a colleague who would like to become part of the community at Sønderrisskolen.

From 1 January 2027 - or preferably earlier if possible - we are seeking a teacher on a 37-hour week for a maternity leave vacancy until 30 June 2027.

We are looking for a teacher who wants to be an important part of the school's daily life and contribute to children experiencing learning, well-being and community. A teacher who meets the students with curiosity, clarity and high expectations, and who sees collaboration with colleagues and parents as a natural part of the task.

The position includes teaching primarily in

• Mathematics in the early years
• Physical Education
• Crafts and design

At Sønderrisskolen we believe in the importance of community

We work every day to ensure that all children feel they are a valuable part of the community. This applies to teaching, to breaks, and to the many small and large moments that together create a good school life. Therefore we are seeking a teacher who both has an eye for academic development and for the relationships that are the foundation for students' well-being and learning.

You are best suited to us if you

• Are a trained teacher
• Want to teach the youngest students
• See relationships as a fundamental part of the teaching task
• Are clear, present and appreciative in your interactions with children, parents and colleagues
• Want to develop the teaching together with others
• Contribute positively to the community among both children and adults
• Meet the school's daily life with engagement, good humor and a can-do attitude

With us you get

• Happy and curious students
• Skilled, engaged and helpful colleagues
• A strong team collaboration
• A school with high ambitions on behalf of all children
• Opportunity to shape daily life closely to practice
• An workplace where we stand together about the task

Sønderrisskolen consists of two sites with about 730 pupils and 75 staff. We are a school characterized by commitment, development-mindedness and strong communities, and we are proud to be an active part of the local community in Sønderris.

Practical information

Start date: 1 January 2027 (preferably earlier)

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact department head Kathrine Lykke at tel. 22 75 02 05 or acting school principal Pernille Isko Pimenta at tel. 29 45 70 50.

Salary and employment terms are set in accordance with the applicable collective agreement, including the applicable provisions on local pay formation. You can find information about the salary level in Esbjerg Municipality via this link: KRL . Here you will also find information about base pay and pension. Additionally, after a concrete assessment, qualification and/or position-based supplements may be agreed depending on the content of the position and your experience and qualifications.

In Esbjerg Municipality we work in a trust-based manner and see human diversity as a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified applicants regardless of gender, age or ethnic background to apply for the position.

If hired for the position, a criminal record check and a child-welfare check will be obtained.

If you proceed after the employment interview, references from current and/or previous employers will be obtained if you are still being considered for the position. You will be informed before references are requested.

Application deadline

11 November 2026

Applications are submitted electronically . Click on “apply for the position” at the bottom and attach your application, CV and relevant documentation.