Vacant job

Internationella Engelska Skolan (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.

We are currently looking for a qualified leisure leader to join our leisure team. As a leisure leader at IES Gävle, you will work to provide care and support before and after school for our students in grades 3-6 and be responsible for teaching in accordance with the national leisure curriculum. In addition to performing the above tasks, you will also be responsible for providing specialized support to students based on their individual needs. We are looking for staff who, like us, believe in giving students the opportunity to realize their full potential, regardless of background. You must also be knowledgeable and passionate about education and children. You should have the tools to create a calm environment and be able to inspire students.

You will be part of a team that plans and develops the leisure activities together. You understand the importance of collaborating with your colleagues, maintaining routines and rules, seeing opportunities, taking great personal responsibility, and having a friendly and respectful attitude towards everyone you meet in your work. Furthermore, you must have a good ability to create positive relationships with students, guardians, and staff. Additional qualities we are looking for are that you can work in a structured manner while also being flexible. The ability to lead a group to motivate and create participation is extremely important. You work well in a team but can also take your own initiatives.

We put the child at the center throughout the school day. We have a positive attitude towards the abilities of students and colleagues, and we constantly reflect on how we as adults can together influence the teaching we conduct in a positive direction.

We are looking for someone who is a licensed teacher in leisure homes.

Internationella Engelska Skolan is a truly international school. We have staff and students from all over the world contributing to a dynamic international atmosphere. Our schools are bilingual with up to 50% of the teaching in English and follow the Swedish national curriculum.

Apply now and make sure to upload your CV and cover letter on our IES Careers website.