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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.

Teacher of Swedish for grades 7-9 (temporary position for the school year 26/27)

International English School (IES) Lund is a grades 4-9 school with approximately 700 students and 80 staff members. IES Lund is a school where teachers can focus on teaching, students are given the opportunity to learn, and everyone enjoys coming to school every day. The school has an international focus and instruction is conducted in both English and Swedish. The school strives to prioritize learning and knowledge. Students learn to take personal responsibility for their own development and work environment and to respect their classmates, teachers, and themselves.

We are now looking for a qualified teacher for grades 7-9 with subject competence in Swedish.

The position includes shared mentorship. You have a positive view of people and the ability to create good relationships with students, colleagues, and guardians. As a teacher with us, you find it fun, stimulating, and rewarding to teach students from various countries and to give each student the opportunity to develop based on their own conditions and abilities.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct lessons
• Assess student progress, provide constructive feedback, and maintain accurate documentation
• Mentorship for students in one of the classes you teach
• Collaborate with colleagues to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
• Participate in professional development and contribute to the school's community

Who are you?

• You have a teaching degree with qualifications and certification to teach Swedish in grades 7-9
• Experience working in schools is an advantage
• You are passionate about development and a collegial working approach

We place great importance on personal suitability and we expect you to have a genuine interest in children and young people. For us, a conducive learning environment is important, which is why you need to be confident in your role and have the ability to create a good working climate among both students and colleagues. You also need to be a team player, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working with people in an international school environment. You should have good communication skills and the ability to collaborate with students, colleagues, and guardians, as well as a desire to help develop our school.

The position is a temporary position (100%) for the school year 26/27, starting in August 2026. Salary according to agreement, collective agreement exists.

Recruitment is ongoing, so please submit your application (CV, cover letter, and teaching certification) via our IES Careers website.

The last day to apply is 2026-02-28.

Warm welcome with your application!