Substitute Teachers for Preschool and Primary School in Umeå Municipality

In Umeå Municipality, there are approximately 90 preschools and 50 primary schools.

Here, educators and staff collaborate to ensure that children and youth develop and have a safe upbringing. This is where children learn to read, write, and count. This is where young people develop their knowledge and skills for the future. Here, Sweden's most important job is performed - to create hope for the future among the youth!

The Preschool and Primary School Administration is looking for substitute teachers

We are looking for substitutes for the school’s operational areas who can work on short notice and provide support when the regular staff is unavailable. We seek substitutes for both preschool and primary school.

The Role of a Substitute Teacher

Based on your circumstances and the needs of the operations, you have the opportunity to work at different workplaces within our operational areas. You specify which days and times you can work using our digital substitute management system. Your assignments may vary between one and 14 days. If your availability matches any of the operational needs, a work request and potential booking will be sent via SMS.

Working as a substitute provides valuable experience and creates opportunities for other employment within Umeå Municipality.

Please note that a substitute job does not guarantee any employment level and is based on the needs of the operations.

About You

You thrive in a varied work environment and are flexible. You are proactive and engaged. You place great importance on good communication and are punctual. You have good collaboration skills and are a role model for children and youth.

Requirements

• Complete high school diploma or completed childcare education
• Experience in educational work deemed relevant by the employer
• Good knowledge of the Swedish language in both spoken and written form
• Ability to work at least five shifts/month for a minimum of six months
• Valid extract from the National Police's criminal record

Meritorious

• Ongoing or completed educational training or planned educational training
• Advanced knowledge in practical or theoretical subjects
• Driver's license and regular access to a car
• Ability to work outside the city center

Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability and your ability to reach operations where there is currently a high demand for substitutes. Right now, we prioritize substitutes who can work in the Umeå area.

What Happens with Your Application?

Once you have submitted your application to us, you are included in the selection process. All applications are handled in order, which may result in a certain processing time. If your profile matches our requirements and the needs of the operations, you will be invited for an interview. We will get back to you via email, so please keep an eye on your inbox!

As we do not use personal letters, great importance is placed on the selection questions. Our goal is to create a more inclusive recruitment process and provide you with an effective and positive experience when applying for a job with us.

Please note that we will only process applications that include a CV.

Welcome with your application!

About Umeå Municipality

Umeå Municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 brave employees. Our organization is divided into nine administrations, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows with care. Our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust, and continuous improvement. Together with us, you will work on socially important tasks that contribute to making Umeå a safe, secure, and enjoyable place.

Umeå is northern Sweden's largest city with a rich array of experiences and opportunities. We are a community and cultural city that offers a richer Umeå life even outside of work. Here you can learn more about living in Umeå: https://www.umea.se/flytta (https://www.umea.se/flytta)

We are looking to grow, and therefore we might be looking for you! Do you want more? We offer fair conditions, https://www.umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html (https://www.umea.se/jobbochforetagande/jobbochpraktik/kommunensomarbetsgivare/varaformaner.4.1b4d24fb1752122eb843bf.html), and good development opportunities for lifelong learning. And jobs that are important for everyone living and working here. We look forward to hearing from you.