High School Teacher in Swedish and Philosophy at the European School in Brussels

Are you an experienced teacher who finds it exciting to work abroad and is curious about other cultures? We are now looking for a high school teacher in Swedish and Philosophy for a position at the Swedish section of the European School in Brussels.

Join us and contribute to the future of the school!

About the Job

The European School Brussels II has about 3,500 students in ten different language sections distributed across Nursery (4-5 years), Primary (6-10 years), and Secondary (11-18 years). A total of about 30,000 students attend this school type across 13 different schools around Europe, with Swedish sections in Luxembourg and Brussels. The guardians of the students mainly work within the EU institutions.

In this position, you will teach Swedish-speaking students in Swedish and Philosophy for grades 1-7 in Secondary. If you are also qualified to teach History at the high school level, that may also be included in the assignment. This position demands high levels of collaboration and independence, but also offers an opportunity to develop in a unique environment surrounded by other languages and cultures in a wonderful international setting. Daily work-related issues are handled by the local school management.

The working language with students, parents, and colleagues within the Swedish language section is Swedish. The Swedish teaching team in Secondary consists of 8 teachers, and together you will drive the section's joint work and contribute to maintaining Swedish holidays and traditions. You will also collaborate with staff from other language sections, communicating in one of the official working languages of the EU (English, German, or French).

A cultural and pedagogical exchange between staff and students is one of the core ideas within the European School. You will also have close contact with the students' guardians.

About You

To do a good job and thrive with us, you need to uphold and embody the state’s value foundation and our core values for employee engagement: role model, trust, responsibility, collaboration, and development. Read more at www.skolverket.se/jobb (https://www.skolverket.se/jobb)

In this job, you should have:

• qualification as a high school teacher in Swedish and Philosophy
• current experience from working as a teacher in a high school in Sweden
• several years of current experience teaching Swedish and Philosophy
• very good language skills in one of the official working languages of the EU (English, German, French).

It is an advantage if you are a qualified high school teacher in History and if you have experience teaching at the middle school level in Swedish primary school. It is also advantageous if you have experience working abroad in teaching and if you have very good knowledge of another one of the official working languages of the EU.

As a Person, You Need to

• be able to adapt to new and changing conditions and quickly find new solutions,
• be outgoing and curious about other cultures and people,
• enjoy collaborating and show great understanding for others and relate to them in a responsive manner,
• be self-driven and able to create a positive classroom climate.

We also place great importance on your social skills, interest, and motivation to work abroad.

Important to Know

The application deadline is February 23. The position starts on August 15, 2026, and to apply for the position, you must have been registered and living in Sweden for at least one year before the start date. The position can be extended for a maximum of nine years after two contract extensions.

When you register your application, you will answer some questions instead of attaching a personal letter. Please read through the application form and prepare your answers before applying.

The Swedish National Agency for Education works to ensure that all children and students receive a good and equal education in a safe environment. We support the Swedish preschool, school, and adult education in various ways. As an employee at the Swedish National Agency for Education, you contribute to creating good conditions for children's and students' development and learning. Get to know us better by visiting our website https://www.skolverket.se/jobb (https://www.skolverket.se/jobb). Our mission - the future of the school.