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 compulsory school for grades F-9 located in Midsommarkransen, close to both subway and bus. The school was founded 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 that speaks 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 teacher education to eventually obtain a Swedish teaching license.

About the position

Internationella Engelska Skolan Liljeholmen is currently seeking a qualified English teacher for grades 4-6. You will be part of team 5, which means shared mentorship for a class, as well as teaching English for grade 5. This is a permanent contract with a 6-month probationary period.

Your role

• Mentor for a class in grade 6
• Teaching English for classes in grade 6

Your profile

You are a qualified teacher for the subjects and ages mentioned above. 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 mentorship program, and working collaboratively with colleagues in a supportive environment. There are no requirements for previous teaching experience, but we prefer that you are confident in your professional leadership, where you can create a safe and stable environment both inside 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 discuss the position and your qualifications further!

Other

All Internationella Engelska schools across the country are based on the same vision for the school, referred to as 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 spreads. IES is governed by the Almega independent school agreement. There is also a local agreement on working hours.