Lead Teacher at Tegnérskolan

Are you an engaged and positive lead teacher who, with drive and enthusiasm, wants to contribute to the development of teaching at Tegnérskolan? Then you are warmly welcome to apply!

About the Position

At Tegnérskolan, we are looking for a lead teacher qualified to teach grades F-3. In the role of lead teacher, you will drive development work to enhance teaching at the school and promote collegial learning. You will also collaborate in networks and with school management on development areas. Additionally, you will play an important role in independently planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching within your subjects. The position also includes mentorship and class teacher responsibilities, where you will have the opportunity to closely and meaningfully follow students' development. You have a strong student focus and believe in each student's willingness and ability to develop, adapting your teaching to meet students' needs.

We are a smaller school with low staff turnover, creating a safe and stable working environment where you have the opportunity to influence and develop. Our good goal fulfillment reflects the commitment and quality that permeates our entire operation. Here, you will work in an environment where each employee's competence is utilized, and where you, as a lead teacher, will have a central role in our future work.

Examples of Responsibilities:

• plan, implement, and evaluate teaching within the subjects you are responsible for
• use methods and approaches that lead to the best possible goal fulfillment
• perform mentorship/class teacher duties
• work collaboratively with the team and other staff at the school
• build good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues, contributing to the student's academic and social development in an engaging way
• work methodically with systematic quality work together with school management
• monitor the external environment and participate in school-wide work, such as leading and participating in networks in specific areas
• develop collegial learning and work for subject development
• share subject knowledge and teaching skills with colleagues, including digitalization and IT usage as a natural part
• support colleagues in their professional development through proven models and methods

About the Workplace

Tegnérskolan is located adjacent to Tegnérlunden in Väster, Örebro. Approximately 200 students attend from preschool to grade 3. The school has two parallel classes in each grade. About 25 educators work at the school. Please read more about our school at orebro.se/tegnerskolan (https://orebro.se/tegnerskolan)!

Learn more about what it is like to work as a primary school teacher in Örebro municipality at orebro.se/jobb/grundskollarare (https://orebro.se/jobb/grundskollarare)!

Within the Preschool and Primary School Administration, approximately 4530 employees work. We meet the young residents of Örebro from their first day in preschool to their last day in primary school. We are collectively responsible for creating equal opportunities for the young residents of Örebro and laying the foundation for a lifelong learning journey. With trust and courage, we build our preschools and schools together. We take on the challenges of the future for the best of every child.

Qualifications

As a lead teacher with us, it is important that you are a secure and stable person. You also have the ability to work motivationally, create engagement, and participation. Furthermore, you have good collaboration skills where you listen and communicate, contributing to a calm and safe school environment. Additionally, you have knowledge of children's development and learning, as well as the ability to adapt teaching based on the group and individual students' needs and conditions. You communicate clearly, ensure that messages are conveyed, and follow up. Furthermore, you easily adapt to changing circumstances and see opportunities in changes. You drive your processes forward and can also quickly change your perspective and approach. You build contacts, maintain relationships, and can lead, motivate, and create engagement and participation among both colleagues and students.

Moreover, you master the Swedish language in a way that allows you to communicate with children, relatives, and other staff, as well as document in writing what the operations require. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Requirements:

• teacher certification with qualifications to teach Swedish, Swedish as a second language, and mathematics for grades F-3, or alternatively a qualifying degree that entitles you to teacher certification
• through documentation, be able to demonstrate at least four years of well-rated teaching experience

Meritorious:

• experience in driving development work within primary school
• experience in school development that has improved students' academic results
• experience in SVA teaching for second language students
• knowledge of and experience in working with a language and knowledge-developing approach

Scope and Start Date

Employment form: permanent position

Employment rate: 100%

Start date: by agreement

Number of positions: 1

Additional Information

Teacher certification with specified qualifications must be attached to the application, or alternatively, a qualifying degree that entitles you to certification.

If you are offered employment within childcare, preschool, or school, you are required to present an extract from the criminal record.

Interviews may be conducted digitally. You can read more about our digital interviews and how to prepare at orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer (https://orebro.se/jobb/digitalaintervjuer).

Application

The deadline for applications is February 15. Selection and interviews may occur on an ongoing basis.

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