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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.

N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.

Engaged Primary Teacher

Are you a passionate, qualified, and engaged primary school teacher in Swedish/Math/Social Studies? Do you want to be part of a dynamic team at a school that values study peace, safety, and respect? International English School in Växjö is now opening up a unique opportunity for you who are interested in shaping the citizens of the future.

This is us!

If you want to work in an international environment with a supportive culture, IES Växjö is the place for you. Here, we care for our students throughout the school day, and our EHT team is present 100% of the time every day of the week. We have a diverse student body speaking around 30 different native languages, along with a rich international staff group.

International English School Växjö is a school with an associated after-school program, where we follow students from preschool class through grade 9. Our school is growing, and for the school year 24/25, we have around 300 students. The school started in August 2022.

IES Växjö is a bilingual school. Therefore, you should feel comfortable communicating with colleagues, students, and their families in both Swedish and English.

As an employee with us, you will be part of a team where you work together to drive and develop the operations. We work to ensure that every student feels safe and comfortable in a learning environment. We strive to ignite students' enthusiasm, engagement, curiosity, and creativity. Every student should have the opportunity to develop based on their conditions and feel confident in their own abilities.

This is you!

You are a qualified teacher for the subjects and ages mentioned above. You are confident in your professional leadership and create a safe and stable environment both in and out of the classroom. You value and deliver a personal, clear, and balanced leadership with both control and student engagement in focus. You are a clear and active norm setter. You are an enthusiastic and committed teacher with a strong desire to contribute to the success of both students and colleagues.

This is what we expect:

• You recognize the importance of creating and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, students, and guardians.
• You have a conscious thought about your role as an educator and are a clear leader who works systematically according to applicable governing documents and a professional approach.
• You see collaboration as a given to achieve success in teaching.
• You are engaged in your profession and driven to challenge all students, regardless of background, to do their very best.
• You have the tools to create a good study environment in the classroom, a positive attitude, and your development of the operations and your teaching style contributes to good goal fulfillment.
• You have a warm and open personality and the ability to set boundaries.
• You can differentiate your teaching to reach students in need of adjustments and support, in collaboration with our student health team.
• Ongoing feedback to students and guardians regarding progress and areas for development is a given, and you allow it to take space in your teaching.

Recruitment Process

We are interviewing continuously for the position. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible - we look forward to reading it and having the chance to talk to you about the position and your qualifications for it!

Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities and collaboration skills. Employment rate: 100%. The position is a temporary contract until June 12.

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