Primary School Teacher at Svarträven School

The schools in Övertorneå municipality are among the best in the country according to surveys, offering education of the highest quality - from preschool to adult education. One of the reasons highlighted is small classes with high teacher density and experienced teachers, allowing for more individual attention for each student. We place great emphasis on IT competence among both students and staff, where computers/iPads are used as teaching is enhanced by this. We have high expectations for both students and staff. We are now looking for a primary school teacher for Svarträven School.

About You

We are looking for a licensed teacher for teaching in grades F-3 of primary school. You should have good pedagogical skills and a positive attitude towards our students. You are flexible, open, thorough, and have good collaboration skills. We value your commitment, responsibility, and professional competence highly. Digital competence is a requirement.

As we are an administrative municipality for Finnish and Meänkieli, it is an advantage if you can speak one of these languages.

To work with children in school, you are required to submit an extract from the criminal record before employment. You request the extract yourself from the police, and you can find the application form at www.polisen.se.

Job Responsibilities

Teaching at the primary level at Svarträven School in Övertorneå. Mentorship is included in the position.

Scope

Full-time, 100% starting from 2026-08-12

Other

We have a tobacco-free working time, and all employees have access to wellness hours or wellness benefits.

We kindly decline all offers of advertising and recruitment assistance in connection with this advertisement.

Inquiries

Principal Ann-Sofie Esperi, phone 070-601 07 19, [email protected]

Union Representatives

Swedish Teachers phone 070-5730926

Application

Welcome with your application by February 27, 2026! You will receive a confirmation that your application has been received. If you do not receive such a confirmation, please contact us via email: [email protected]

We strive for an equal workplace where we see diversity as a strength. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this.

More about Övertorneå

Övertorneå's community service and geographical location provide opportunities to engage in what you want, not what you must. We offer a beautiful and nature-close living environment with good opportunities for outdoor life and recreation, a strong community and closeness between people, as well as excellent social services and very good school quality, which has made Övertorneå designated as Sweden's best school municipality several years in a row and has been named the e-health municipality of the year. In addition, the municipality offers a high presence of entrepreneurship and openness to welcoming new residents, as well as a unique cultural and historical heritage and location at the Finnish border. We believe the conditions for you to thrive here are very good. Interested in moving here?

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