Job Advertisement: Art Teacher at Södervärnskolan

In Region Gotland, you can develop and grow, both as an individual and together with others. When you work with us, you contribute to making Gotland an even better place for people in all walks of life. We make each other better.

Södervärnskolan

Södervärnskolan is a workplace with approximately 665 students and about 95 staff members.

The school offers grades 4-9, after-school care for older children, and two special education groups, one of which is a collaboration with adapted school, as well as a newly renovated school library.

We aim to create a good study environment for everyone through clear structure, collegial cooperation, and shared responsibility. We are engaged in school development to continuously evolve into a leading school, focusing on safety, well-being, and higher goal achievement. The catchment area includes southern Visby, Eskelhem, Västerhejde, Träkumla, and Stenkumla.

The school has a newly renovated library and a café, as well as social pedagogues for additional support for students. A counselor and a school nurse are present at the school daily.

Södervärnskolan has a good sports hall and access to dedicated classrooms for home economics and crafts. The school has its own kitchen that serves fantastic food.

Would you like to see what happens at Södervärnskolan on a daily basis? Follow Södervärnskolan on Instagram or visit the website: Södervärnskolan (https://gotland.se/forskola-skola-och-utbildning/grundskola/grundskolor-pa-gotland/sodervarnskolan-4-9)

Your Responsibilities

You will work as an art teacher in our fantastic team at Södervärnskolan, where you will embark on a developmental journey with us!

Teaching will take place in grades 4-9. Your responsibilities include planning, implementing, and following up on instruction based on students' needs, documenting their learning processes, and collaborating with other teachers to contribute to the development of the subject and the school's activities. You will be part of a team responsible for the academic and social development of the students.

At Södervärnskolan, you will be met by an enthusiastic and competent staff group with a forward-thinking attitude and a desire to continuously develop. You will have access to subject teacher colleagues who plan, evaluate, and follow up on teaching together. The position includes a mentorship role for a class in grades 7-9.

The position is a temporary contract but with the possibility of extension. There is also an option for part-time work.

Who Are You?

We are looking for a certified primary school teacher with qualifications in art, preferably in combination with another subject.

You are confident in your teaching role, a clear leader, and well-acquainted with the school's governing documents. We see that you have the ability to meet students individually and foster a positive study atmosphere in your teaching. You can build trusting relationships with students and parents, work independently, and demonstrate good leadership both inside and outside the classroom while engaging and stimulating students' curiosity, interest, and learning. You have high and positive expectations for students and their ability to develop.

About the Education and Labor Management

As part of Region Gotland, we contribute in the Education and Labor Management to the learning and development of children, youth, and adults. We are responsible for preschool, primary school, after-school care, adapted primary and secondary schools, cultural schools, secondary and adult education, labor market initiatives, youth centers, and the reception and establishment of newcomers. Together, we provide opportunities for lifelong learning.

About Region Gotland

Region Gotland is not only Gotland's largest employer, but we are also the only region in Sweden that has municipal, health, and medical responsibilities and regional development responsibilities within the same organization. This, along with our island location, creates conditions for good cooperation across our operational areas.

We have over 7,000 employees. Together, we work for a sustainable, inclusive, and thriving society for all who visit, live, and work in Gotland. We are proactive in creating a safe and sustainable development across the island.

Gotland is a fantastic place to live, with a rich cultural life, untouched nature, and a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Over 61,000 people have chosen to live here year-round, and we would love to have more! For information about Gotland as a place to live and work, read more at Gotland (https://gotland.com/leva-bo/flytta-hit/).

Through the Instagram account @viarregiongotland, we showcase the breadth of our professions and the significance of our work for society. Each week, a new employee shares their workday.

Other Information

Region Gotland works according to a competence-based recruitment method aimed at recognizing each person's skills and thus counteracting discrimination. We strive for a balanced gender distribution and see diversity as a strength, welcoming applicants from various backgrounds and genders.

The position is advertised on the condition that it does not need to be allocated to employees with preferential rights and that the position remains vacant.

As the world changes, Region Gotland increasingly focuses on quality and safety in the recruitment process. This means that you as a candidate may be subject to certain checks before employment. You will receive information about which checks the position you are applying for may involve before or during the interview.

For all appointments, you as a candidate must present identification and a personal certificate.

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