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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.

Craft Teacher Grades 3-9
We are now looking for a certified craft teacher for grades 3-9. You have teacher training in the subject of crafts or other relevant education in the field. The job description includes, in addition to common teaching tasks such as planning, instruction, grading, and follow-up, also mentoring for students in one of the classes you teach. You need to be available for meetings with guardians, students, and colleagues, and actively work to uphold IES's values and vision. Our focus is on learning and a calm environment where the school's routines and rules are followed by both students and staff. A pleasant atmosphere and a good collaborative climate are key to our success. This is also the foundation for creating a guiding thread that supports our students throughout their schooling and helps them achieve their goals. As a person, you are flexible, a dedicated team player with a positive attitude towards your subject. You are creative and willing to go the extra mile for your students and colleagues. You possess the tools to create a good learning environment in the classroom where your clear leadership and teaching style are keys to your students' success. You can adapt your teaching to reach different students and can, in collaboration with our student health team and our special educators, work inclusively with students who have special needs. For us, ongoing, clear feedback to students and guardians is a must, and you see it as a natural part of your teaching. In this feedback, you provide information about both progress and areas for development and improvement. Instruction is conducted in Swedish and English. The working language among colleagues is also in both Swedish and English. The position is 100% permanent, and we apply a 6-month probationary period.
Application: Interviews are conducted continuously during the application period, and the position may be filled before the application period has ended. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Applications are made via IES Careers. To apply, you need a valid extract from the criminal record for work in schools. We kindly but firmly request no direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies as well as advertisers of ad placements.
Other Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a growing free school founded in 1993 and now has about 30,000 students. Working within IES is an opportunity to work in an international environment with a clear pedagogical vision. For more information, visit our website.