Director of IT at Copenhagen International School

What do we offer?

At Copenhagen International School (CIS), we are proud to be one of the world’s leading International Baccalaureate (IB) schools - a diverse, vibrant learning community of over 80 nationalities. Our modern, purpose-built campus in Nordhavn offers a dynamic environment where students and staff are encouraged to grow, collaborate, and think globally.

Joining CIS means joining a community that values curiosity, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. You will work alongside dedicated professionals in an international setting that strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of learners every day.

What difference will you make?

We are seeking a Director of IT who can lead CIS through a digital transformation. In this role, you will take on the important task of stabilising, streamlining, and building our current IT infrastructure - setting a strong foundation for the future.

Your leadership will ensure that our systems are secure, efficient, and fit for purpose, while helping to drive the thoughtful adoption of technology that enhances teaching, learning, and school operations. This is a unique opportunity to lead meaningful change in a community that is ready to evolve.

What are our working conditions?

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role and you will report to the School Director and work closely with colleagues across the Senior and Educational Leadership Teams, including principals, directors, and faculty. You will lead a committed IT team - our IT Manager, our Database Manager, and our Systems Administrator as well as our IT Support Technician (reporting to the IT Manager) - and contribute to key strategic groups such as the AI Task Force and Crisis Management Team.

You will be supported in your work by a collaborative leadership culture and a community that values open communication, accountability, and innovation.

Why apply for this role?

You’ll lead a critical phase of IT renewal at a respected international school.
You’ll shape the digital vision and systems that will serve our students and staff for years to come.
You’ll have the opportunity to modernise infrastructure and introduce future-focused tools from the ground up.
You’ll be part of a globally minded and mission-driven community that values your leadership.
Your work will directly support the development of future-ready learners and educators.

What is the job about?

This is a hands-on leadership role that requires both strategic vision and operational expertise. Your core responsibilities will include:

Auditing and stabilising existing IT systems, tools, and workflows.
Leading the redevelopment of IT infrastructure to ensure stability, scalability, and security.
Creating and implementing a school-wide digital strategy aligned with CIS’s mission and strategic goals.
Ensuring compliance with GDPR and Danish data protection laws.
Overseeing procurement, licensing, and vendor partnerships to ensure value and sustainability.
Guiding the integration of educational technologies that support inquiry-based learning.
Building a service-oriented, high-performing IT team that collaborates across all areas of the school.

Read the full job description here: Director of IT - job description - Nov 2025.pdf

What do we expect from you?

We’re looking for a pragmatic, forward-thinking leader with the ability to fix today’s challenges and prepare us for tomorrow. The ideal candidate will have:

A Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
At least five years of IT leadership experience, ideally in an educational or international setting.
Strong operational knowledge of IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud systems (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure), and data protection practices.
Experience in organisational change management and leading system overhauls.
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach and develop teams.
Fluency in English; Danish language skills are a plus.
Familiarity with educational tools such as Veracross, Google Workspace for Education, Apple environments, ClassLink, MDM tools (e.g., Mosyle), and analytics platforms.

Ready to apply?

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the following documents before Friday 12th December 2025:

Motivated application (cover letter) explaining why you are interested in this particular position as well as how you believe you will be successful in this role
Detailed CV

We will review applications continously, so please don't hesitate to apply.

Please note that both local and international candidates are eligible to apply for this position. Employment is conditional on the candidate successfully meeting background checks and working permit requirements.

The salary range for this position is 63.000 to 72.000 DKK per month depending on your qualifications and experience.

CIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date in the case of an exceptional applicant.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. CIS reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date in case of an outstanding applicant.

Employment at CIS is conditional upon the successful completion of an extensive background check, including verification of education, employment references, and a criminal history check covering the past 10 years. Additionally, all candidates will be required to complete child protection safeguarding training and other relevant assessments as part of our commitment to student safety and well-being.

Our working language is English and we look forward to receiving your application and CV in English as a PDF.

Candidate experience with CIS

CIS is fully committed to equity and inclusion; inclusion is one of our core values: "we create a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and has equitable opportunities every day”. In the implementation of all of our educational and employment policies and practices, we do not tolerate discrimination and therefore make sure to observe the anti-discrimination regulation, including the protection against discrimination based on race, color, gender, citizenship, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, political views, religion, belief, sexual orientation and union membership.

In line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), at CIS we believe all learners have equal rights to be protected from harm and abuse. CIS is a community school that strives to meet its students' many needs in a safe and secure environment. To achieve this aim, we build a culture of child protection at the school wherein all community members understand and meet their responsibilities and put the needs of the learners in the school community first. We meet the many challenges of establishing and sustaining a protection culture in our international, mobile, and varied community and context. Everybody at CIS has a responsibility to support the protection of learners. We will act without hesitation to ensure a child-safe environment. We also support the rights and well-being of our staff and volunteers and encourage their active participation in building and maintaining a secure environment for all participants.