What is Job Shadowing in Erasmus+?

Job Shadowing in Erasmus+ is a mobility activity funded under the Erasmus+ Programme (Key Action 1 – Learning Mobility of Individuals) that allows teachers, school leaders, and education staff to observe professionals in similar roles abroad.

How Participants Learn During Job Shadowing

Rather than attending a traditional training course, participants learn through:

• Direct observation

• Professional dialogue

• Exchange of practices

• Organisational insight

What Job Shadowing Enables

Job Shadowing enables participants to compare educational systems, teaching approaches, leadership styles, and management strategies, supporting both individual professional growth and broader school development goals.

The Role of Job Shadowing in School Development

This mobility activity plays a key role in the internationalisation strategy of schools and contributes to long-term institutional improvement.