Study to become a teacher for grades 4-6 while working!

The Teacher Education Department at Umeå University, in collaboration with seven (7) municipal school authorities in the northern region, will launch the second round of work-integrated teacher education focused on grades 4-6 in the fall of 2026. The program is aimed at those who wish to work 50 percent with students at a school while simultaneously training to become a qualified primary school teacher for grades 4-6.

The Primary Teacher Program for grades 4-6 consists of 240 higher education credits and spans over 5 years, including two summer courses. The education is offered remotely with a study pace of 75 percent. Two days a week (Thursdays and Fridays) are reserved for scheduled studies, while three days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) are available for scheduled work. The program includes several physical meetings each term, which usually take place at Umeå University.

The municipality of Övertorneå is one of the municipalities that have created positions for those who want to study to become teachers for grades 4-6 while working. Welcome to apply! You will need to submit two applications; one for the position and one for the education via Umeå University. The teaching position will be placed at one of our municipal primary schools.

Questions about the education can be answered by the Teacher Education Department at Umeå University. Information about the program and application, as well as contact information for the Teacher Education Department, can be found here: https://www.umu.se/utbildning/program/grundlararprogrammet---grundskolans-ak-4-6/arbetsintegrerad-utbildning-id1685139/ (https://www.umu.se/utbildning/program/grundlararprogrammet---grundskolans-ak-4-6/arbetsintegrerad-utbildning-id1685139/)

The application for the education is open from February 16 to March 16. The final date to complete your qualifications is April 7.

Job Responsibilities

You will teach as an unqualified teacher in grades 4-6. The assignment involves planning, implementing, and following up on teaching together with colleagues and work teams. Contact and collaboration with guardians is an important part of the work. You will have a mentor to support you in your work at the school.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is interested in working and studying to become a teacher for grades 4-6. Previous experience working with children/youth is an advantage. In your role as a teacher, it is important to build good relationships with your students and to be a clear leader. You have good communication skills and collaborate well with colleagues and other contacts. Combining work with studies requires you to be structured, self-driven, and persistent.

Application for Teacher Education Position in Övertorneå Municipality

A prerequisite for employment is that you have applied for and been accepted into the work-integrated education at the Teacher Education Department, Umeå University. Travel to the workplace and to meetings in the education will occur.

The application deadline is March 25, 1 position available

Employment starts in August 2026

Please attach your CV and a personal letter with your application, as well as your confirmation from antagning.se that you have applied for the education.

Information about the position and the education

Employment type: Fixed-term employment longer than 6 months

Extent of employment: Full-time

Employment rate: 100%

Questions about the employment can be answered by

Contact person for AIL: Birgit Lundkvist

Union representative: Sveriges lärare