Vacant job

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

About the School

Internationella Engelska Skolan Liljeholmen is a primary school with grades F-9 located in Midsommarkransen, close to both subway and bus. The school started in 2014 and currently has over 100 employees and about 1200 students. If you want to work in an international environment with a supportive culture, IES Liljeholmen is the place for you. We have a diverse student body speaking around 50 different native languages, as well as an internationally rich staff. We encourage and support internationally educated teachers who join us at IES Liljeholmen to learn Swedish and complete their teaching qualifications to achieve a Swedish teaching license in the long term.

About the Position

Internationella Engelska Skolan Liljeholmen is currently seeking a qualified teacher in Swedish as a second language for grades 4-9. The position includes shared mentorship for a class, as well as teaching Swedish as a second language for grades 4-6. The position is a parental leave substitute until August 2026.

Your Role

• Teaching teacher in Swedish as a second language for classes in grades 4-6
• Mentor for a class in grades 4-6

Your Profile

You are a qualified SVA teacher for the mentioned age groups. We hope you recognize the importance of creating and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, students, and guardians. You are motivated by having regular contact with guardians, leading mentor time activities in line with the mentoring program, and working and collaborating with colleagues in a supportive environment. There are no requirements for previous teaching experience, but we would like you to feel secure in your professional leadership, where you can create a safe and stable environment both in and outside the classroom. You value and deliver a personal, clear, and balanced leadership with both control and student engagement in focus. As a teacher, you are a clear and active norm setter.

Hiring Process

We are interviewing continuously for the position and therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. If you believe this could be a position for you, do not hesitate to apply! We look forward to receiving your application and having the opportunity to engage in further dialogue with you about the position and your qualifications for it!

Other

All Internationella Engelska schools across the country rest on the same vision for the school, referred to as the IES Ethos. Please read more about this and see if it aligns with your own professional values and beliefs. At IES, a pedagogical lunch is included for all employees. The lunch served always consists of four different dishes and a vegetable buffet, fruit, and bread with toppings. IES operates under the Almega independent school agreement. There is also a local agreement on working hours.