Secondment of teachers to European Schools 2026 - 2027

There are a number of secondment vacancies at primary level in the European Schools commencing from 01 September 2026.

If you wish to apply for a secondment position (primary level) in the European Schools, you must apply online no later than 5 p.m. on 09 February 2026.

Details of the European Schools’ positions, the Application Form and the Information Note can be downloaded by clicking How to Apply - Primary Level.

There are a number of secondment vacancies at secondary level in the European Schools commencing from 01 September 2026.

If you wish to apply for a secondment position (secondary level) in the European Schools, you must apply online no later than 5 p.m. on 09 February 2026.

Details of the European Schools’ positions, the Application Form and the Information Note can be downloaded by clicking How to Apply - Secondary Level .

Salary, allowances, pension and secondment term:

Teachers seconded to the European Schools continue to receive a salary from the Department of Education and Youth, that is pensionable under the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. This salary is supplemented by a European allowance provided by the European Schools’ system. Details of remuneration and allowances for teachers are available on the European Schools’ website www.eursc.eu . Each seconded teacher position in the European Schools is a secondment for a maximum term of nine years.

Please submit the Application Form in PDF format and supporting documents required by email to: European_schools@education.gov.ie

Please Note:

• The panel will continue until 30 November 2026 and will be used to fill the advertised posts in the European Schools and that of any new vacant positions for those specified European Schools up to 30 November 2026
• Please ensure that your email subject line has the following details:

2026-27 Recruitment – Primary – Name of European School

Please submit the Application Form in PDF format and supporting documents required by email to: European_schools@education.gov.ie

Please Note:

• The panel will continue until the 30th November 2026 and will be used to fill the advertised posts in the European Schools and that of any new vacant positions for those specified European Schools up to 30th November 2026.
• Please ensure that your email subject line has the following details:

2026/27 Recruitment – Secondary – Name of European School

Frequently Answered Questions

If you have an additional query in relation to the European Schools, please contact:

European Schools, International Co-operation Unit, Department of Education, D01 RC96 at: European_Schools@education.gov.ie