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International English School (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.

Qualified Teacher in SO and Swedish for grades 4-6

Do you want to work in an international environment with a clear educational vision?

International English School has made a significant difference for our students for 30 years. We believe it is thanks to our clear ethos with engaged and present leaders that our schools have an environment where everyone works towards common goals. We have a strong culture based on proven routines. With us, teachers focus on teaching and learning. The students are at the center of everything we do; all students are your students.

At International English School, we are a team that pulls in the same direction. To enjoy working with us, you should share our conviction about the importance of clear values, collegial learning, and common routines and approaches.

IES takes pride in its employees and has developed a method to create a calm and safe school environment. This allows our teachers more time to share their knowledge, both with students and colleagues. Your own teaching will be in Swedish, but we speak English/Swedish among colleagues.

We are now looking for a qualified teacher in SO and Swedish for grades 4-6, with a Swedish teaching license.

The position is a permanent full-time employment with a start date at the beginning of the term in August. A probationary period applies for the first 6 months.

Job Description

You will be part of a team with both special educators and subject teachers and will need to work in teams around specific students but independently when required.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference in students' lifelong learning. Our operations are characterized by a positive outlook, and we have a strong belief in students' abilities. A strong value base and positive view of students are very important to us. Together with your colleagues, you will work to create a safe, structured, developing, and stimulating learning environment for the students. You will work together in teams with teaching colleagues and support educators. Our mission is to jointly lead and support students in their social and academic development. In the team, educators help each other with planning, teaching, and students' school day. Mentorship for a class is included in the position.

Who are you?

You have a teaching degree for the subjects SO and Swedish for grades 4-6 and a Swedish teaching license. You have a clear pedagogical insight and the ability to implement the curriculum goals in your work. You have a clear leadership style and are strong in your student groups. You are flexible, structured, and well-prepared. You are a present and co-researching educator who challenges and stimulates students to develop. A strong belief in collaboration as a success factor for pedagogical development is a given for you. You have straightforward and humble communication with guardians and create trusting relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues.

You should be positive and cooperative and ready to join an international team.

In your role, you will teach in Swedish, but we primarily speak English among colleagues, as well as Swedish. This means you need to be fluent in both languages, both spoken and written.

For more information about our school, please see https://engelska.se/our-schools/alvsjo/ (https://engelska.se/our-schools/alvsjo/)

We look forward to your application, which you can submit via this website or email to recruitment.alvsjo@engelska.se (mailto:recruitment.alvsjo@engelska.se). Don't forget to attach both your CV and cover letter. Mark your application with “SV/SO 4-6 Teacher 2025”.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so submit your application today. A criminal record check and ID are required.