Pajala Municipality is looking for teachers for integrated education

Pajala Municipality is the large (in area) small municipality located in the land of the northern lights and the midnight sun – Tornedalen, in eastern Norrbotten. Day and night, all year round, we work in the service of the community on behalf of the citizens. With Pajala Municipality's values "I exist for the citizens of Pajala"; "I am professional" and "I meet all people with openness and respect," we strive to make a difference. Do you also want to make a difference? Then you should work with us!

Study to become a teacher for grades 4-6 while working!

The Teacher Training College at Umeå University, in collaboration with seven (7) municipal school authorities in the northern region, will start the second round of integrated teacher education for grades 4-6 in the autumn of 2026. The education is aimed at those who want to work 50 percent with students at a school while simultaneously training to become a qualified primary school teacher for grades 4-6.

The Primary Teacher Program for grades 4-6 includes 240 higher education credits and spans over 5 years, including two summer courses. The education is offered remotely with a 75 percent study pace. Two days a week (Thursdays and Fridays) are for scheduled studies, and three days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) are available for scheduled work. The education includes some physical meetings each term, which usually take place at Umeå University.

Pajala Municipality is one of the municipalities that have created positions for those who want to study to become teachers for grades 4-6 while working. Welcome to apply! You will need two applications; one for the position and one for the education via Umeå University. The teaching position will be placed at one of our municipal primary schools.

Questions about the education can be answered by the Teacher Training College at Umeå University. Information about the education and application, as well as contact information for the Teacher Training College, can be found here: Teacher Training College at Umeå University (https://www.umu.se/utbildning/program/grundlararprogrammet---grundskolans-ak-4-6/arbetsintegrerad-utbildning-id1685139/)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

You will teach as an unqualified teacher in primary school. The assignment involves planning, implementing, and following up on teaching together with colleagues and work teams. Contact and collaboration with guardians is an important part of the work. You will have a mentor to support you in your work at the school.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone interested in working and studying to become a teacher for grades 4-6. Previous experience working with children/youth is an advantage. In your role as a teacher, it is important to create good relationships with your students and to be a clear leader. You have good communication skills and collaborate well with colleagues and other contacts. Combining work with studies requires you to be structured, self-driven, and persistent.

A prerequisite for employment is that you have applied for and been accepted into the integrated education at the Teacher Training College, Umeå University. Travel to the workplace and to meetings in the education will occur.

Attach your CV and cover letter with your application, as well as your confirmation from antagning.se that you have applied for the education.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and positions may be filled before the application deadline. Employment starts in August 2026.

OTHER

We only accept digital applications.

Pajala Municipality is part of the administrative area for Meänkieli and Finnish, so it is an advantage if you have knowledge of one or both of these languages.

We actively work for equality and diversity in our workplaces. Therefore, we welcome applicants who contribute to this.

Pajala Municipality has taken a position on recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly ask for no contact with media sellers, advertising, and recruitment companies.

For more information about us and our municipality, visit Pajala Municipality (https://www.pajala.se/invanare/bygga-bo-miljo/valkommen-hit/)

We also offer relocation services for those new to Pajala.