Vocational Teacher in Riding and Driving

Region Östergötland operates three schools, which are gathered in a unit under the Regional Development Committee.

Vreta Education Center is located just outside Linköping, Himmelstalund Education Center is situated in Norrköping, and Lunnevads Folk High School is located between Vikingstad and Mantorp. At Vreta Education Center, the Agricultural Program offers specializations in farming, horse management, and forestry, as well as the Vehicle and Transport Program's transport specialization. National Sports Education (NIU) is offered in equestrian sports (dressage or jumping). Vocational adult education and higher vocational education are available in agriculture, horse management, and forestry. The adapted upper secondary school offers the national program Forest, Land, and Animals.

Feel free to learn more about the agricultural schools at www.nbg.nu (http://www.nbg.nu) and about Lunnevads Folk High School at www.lunnevad.se (http://www.lunnevad.se)

Our Offer

For a brighter future. Region Östergötland has high ambitions and a responsible mission. It is about health and care, about the development of our region, and about those who live and stay here. We want to continue to be at the forefront, with care, research, and education. It is about daring to think anew – and having the best employees. Therefore, we offer unique opportunities for further learning and invest in modern environments with effective systems and tools. Many of us meet patients and their relatives, while others create the conditions for life-saving interventions. With us, fantastic people work towards the same goal – to make a real difference, and for a brighter future.

Job Description

We are looking for a vocational teacher in riding and driving who can teach vocational subjects in the horse specialization in collaboration with the horse education staff. You will be part of the horse education team and actively participate in the team's development work, so you should be able to work well with others, listen, and communicate. You should also participate in workplace meetings, staff meetings, and professional development.

You will actively work for the school's core values and, through collaboration with the school's other staff, contribute to an interdisciplinary approach.

Work Group

You will organizationally belong to the horse unit with teachers in both vocational subjects and common upper secondary subjects, stable instructors, mentors, and student assistants.

About You

It is an advantage if you are a certified vocational teacher in subjects related to the horse specialization of the agricultural program, a certified Swedish Riding Instructor Level II, III, or have completed the Hippology program. You have teaching experience, several years of experience in the horse industry, and broad experience in various professional areas related to horses. It is also advantageous if you have experience in driving and/or trotting.

Requirement: B driver's license.

Great importance is placed on your fit within our team. The position in horse education requires that you are flexible, can collaborate well with others, listen, understand, and set a good example. Furthermore, significant emphasis will be placed on personal suitability to perform the above-described tasks. This means that you enjoy meeting young people at different levels and can lead, coach, engage, and motivate them to want to develop in your subject area. You should have the ability to lead groups and individuals, as well as the ability to convey knowledge. You enjoy working with young people, which means you are outgoing and socially active, enjoy creating contacts and maintaining relationships. You should be able to communicate clearly, ensure that messages are conveyed, and that expectations are clear for all parties involved. It is also important to be able to plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively and set and adhere to deadlines. To assist all students, it is also important that you are calm, stable, and controlled in stressful situations. You should be able to make quick decisions in various situations while working with students, take initiatives, and achieve good results. You should be creative and come up with new ideas to improve the quality of education and work towards the development of the organization.

Application and Employment

We work with ongoing selection, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Before employment in a patient-facing role within Region Östergötland, you will need to fill out a form (https://ledsys.lio.se/Document/Document?DocumentNumber=54500).

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