Vacant job

The Agricultural Society of Västernorrland, Nordvik Education AB is seeking a vocational teacher/instructor for the nature management program, for the vocational track "working with dogs", located in Nordvik. 

In Nordvik, Noraström, you will find the Agricultural Society's educational facility within the nature management sector. Here, nature management education for high school students is conducted on behalf of Kramfors municipality. At the facility, you will find several different programs, including apprenticeship training within the high school nature management program, adult education in gardening, agriculture, floristry, and farriery, as well as education for two programs within the adapted high school. There is also farming, veterinary reception, small animal operations, riding activities, horse care, rental of stable places and dog kennels, as well as rental of a dog hall and riding arena. Nordvik also has student accommodations for high school students studying the nature management program, as well as housing and overnight options for adult students.

At Nordvik, we highly value safety, well-being, and learning, and strive to create a family-like environment where everyone feels seen and included.

As our vocational teacher in animal care, with primary responsibilities within the vocational track "working with dogs", is retiring, we are looking for a person with the right skills for the role.

We are looking for someone with a background in the dog world who, like us, has a strong commitment to youth and their development, rural areas, green industries, and a desire to grow together with us.

Your responsibilities

• Examples of tasks:
• Plan, implement, and evaluate education.
• Be responsible for education within the high school nature management program, such as the subjects: Dog knowledge, Coat care and dog grooming, Activity leadership, Animal health and veterinary care, Service and reception, High school project.
• Be responsible for the care of the dog hall and dog kennels, including both physical work and routines, queue systems, etc.
• Plan and project manage activities at Nordvik for dog enthusiasts.
• Develop the direction and offerings at Nordvik regarding the vocational track "working with dogs".
• Develop and ensure good routines, documentation, and processes for the operation.
• Assessment and grading.

Your profile

You have education and experience working with dogs. You have good knowledge of dog behavior and broad experience with different dog breeds and dog sports. You also have a large network within the industry.

You are, for example, a certified SBK teacher, instructor, or have other equivalent education that the employer deems comparable. You are, or have the ability to become, familiar with the school's governing documents and organize work based on the curriculum's goals.

You have good collaboration skills and preferably experience working in learning processes together with others. You are professional in your approach and have a good ability to communicate with youth, colleagues, and guardians. With patience, calmness, and a low-arousal approach, you are prepared to create the conditions required.

We place great importance on your personal qualities.

To thrive in the role of instructor/vocational teacher, we would like:

• You have experience in similar assignments and relevant education.
• You are meticulous, responsible, and helpful towards your colleagues.
• You enjoy taking responsibility and possess the ability to work independently.
• You take significant personal responsibility, prioritize, and solve tasks in a structured manner.
• You are not afraid to step in where needed and take on new challenges.
• You have communicative and pedagogical skills.
• You have very good knowledge of the Swedish language both verbally and in writing.
• You have experience working with youth.
• You believe that everyone can succeed and can make individual adjustments so that each student can develop from their level.

Meritorious

• Qualified teacher with certification in the proposed vocational subjects above.
• Experience working with youth
• SBK teacher
• Certified veterinary nurse

Requirements

• Post-secondary education
• SBK instructor in dogs or other education and experience in dogs that the employer deems equivalent.
• Can perform physically demanding work.
• Has a driver's license B
• Can present an approved extract from the police's criminal record for work in schools.

Employment extent

Full-time

Employment form

From 2026-08-01, or by agreement.

Permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period.

Working hours

Daytime

Other information

At Nordvik, there is an opportunity to bring your own dog to work. There is also the possibility to rent a stable place if you wish to have your own horse at Nordvik. If you need to commute weekly, there may be an opportunity to rent a room for overnight stays, subject to availability.

Recruitment day is planned for Tuesday, March 17 at Nordvik.

Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Application deadline is 2026-03-08

If you have questions about the position, contact Sara Marklund, Site Manager, Nordvik Education AB, 0613-77 30 41 [email protected]

Website: www.nordvikutbildningar.se

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The position will be filled subject to the necessary decisions being made.

Nordvik Education AB is owned by the Agricultural Society of Västernorrland, a member organization established as early as 1805, where profits are reinvested in the business.

The Agricultural Society of Västernorrland is a group based in Härnösand and is also active in consulting (Y-Economy) and food production (Swedish Mountain Char and Omegalax). We are part of Sweden's history and continue to be an important player in developing the green economy. We also manage several foundations that annually distribute funds to youth associations and farmers in the county. For more information about the organization, see: Agricultural Society of Västernorrland.

In the summer of 1868, the Agricultural Society in Västernorrland started agricultural education at Nordvik in Nora Parish. Nordvik is said to be Sweden's oldest still active agricultural education at one and the same location.

The future for us at the Agricultural Society is children's health, students' development, Swedish food supply, profitability, and better business for our customers – a more sustainable society, simply put. Our vision is "a countryside that attracts with a growing economy". We assume that you share our view on the equal value of all people and the right to knowledge and value the qualities that diversity and gender balance contribute to the place.