Teacher of Swedish as a Second Language Grades 1-6

Vittra Schools, one of Sweden's leading independent school companies with 24 preschools and primary schools across the country. Together, we are responsible for approximately 8000 children and students and have around 1000 employees. We started our first school in 1993 and have been part of AcadeMedia, the largest educational company in the Nordic region, since 2008.

At Vittra, our goal is for every child to become aware of themselves and the world around them. We prepare them with knowledge and courage so they feel they can influence society for the better.

What we are looking for:

We are now looking for a licensed and qualified teacher of Swedish as a second language for grades 1-6 for the autumn term of 2025, with strong knowledge of language and knowledge-developing methods for younger students. It is an advantage if you have good knowledge of the Swedish National Agency for Education's assessment material "Bygga svenska". You have good experience in planning and conducting teaching. We want you to be a clear leader and have the student's goal achievement in focus. We see you as a teacher who builds your teaching on close pedagogical relationships with the students and who is passionate about meeting students in their individual development based on their experiences, prior knowledge, and abilities.

We offer:

At Vittra, you will always belong to a work team where you and your colleagues plan, implement, and evaluate teaching together with the students. Collaboration within the work team is a crucial factor in creating a teaching and learning environment that can suit all students regardless of background. We offer a developing work environment with many career paths. Vittra has a training program consisting of various external training as well as internal training, including a leadership development program for team leaders and networking meetings for lead teachers. We have high expectations of ourselves and our joint work, based on collegial learning and the individual needs of the students. Together, we build a safe and challenging environment where everyone can develop, both students and adults.

About us

Vittra Väsby is located in Upplands Väsby municipality and started in 2006. Vittra Väsby is situated in Upplands Väsby, a municipality with about 42,000 inhabitants north of Stockholm. The school has suitable, bright, and spacious premises that invite good learning environments tailored to meet the students' needs with support and in collaboration with SPSM, the Swedish Agency for Special Needs Education and Schools.

The school has access to a sports hall, Smedsgärdshallen, which is located near the school. The outdoor environment is adapted for play and learning. There is a schoolyard with opportunities for activities for different age groups.

At Vittra Väsby, we work according to the Swedish National Agency for Education's recommendations regarding full-day learning, which means an active and pedagogical after-school program that complements the school. At Vittra Väsby, students range from preschool to grade 9. Students at Vittra Väsby are part of age-integrated work teams. Each work team is led by a team leader who is also part of the school's management group. Each student belongs to a responsibility group with an associated responsible educator, and the responsibility group meets their responsible educator daily during a gathering. The purpose of the gatherings is to create conditions for close relationships, conscious learning, and a courageous culture.

Does this sound interesting?

You can apply for the position by clicking the link below. We do not accept applications via post or email. The deadline for applications is May 2, 2025. Please apply as soon as possible as selection is ongoing. Vittra has a collective agreement with Sweden's teachers, Vision, and Kommunal, which includes occupational pension according to the ITP plan and insurance.

If you have questions regarding the position, please feel free to contact principal Marika Wadholm at marika.wadholm@vittra.se (mailto:marika.wadholm@vittra.se) or 08 594 213 65 or Deputy Principal Berivan Bawa at berivan.bawa@vittra.se (mailto:berivan.bawa@vittra.se) 0859421369