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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.

Qualified Teacher in German 50% from HT 2026

Do you want to work in an international environment with a clear educational vision?

Internationella Engelska Skolan has made a significant difference for our students for 30 years. We believe it is because of our clear ethos with engaged staff that our schools have an environment where everyone works towards common goals. We have a strong culture based on proven routines. With us, teachers focus on teaching and learning. The students are at the center of everything we do; all students are your students.

At Internationella Engelska Skolan, we are a team pulling in the same direction. To enjoy working with us, you should share our conviction about the importance of clear values, collegial learning, and shared routines and approaches.

IES is proud of its employees and has developed a method to create a calm and safe school environment. This allows our teachers more time to share their knowledge, both with students and colleagues. Your own teaching will be in Swedish, but we speak English among colleagues.

We are now looking for a qualified teacher in German - 50% position starting from HT 2026. This may be combined with other subjects if you have additional qualifications.

Job Description

Work as a teacher in grades 6-9. You will be part of a team with teachers who teach modern languages. Your work includes planning, implementing, and following up on your teaching based on LGR22. You will also have a mentorship role, which means you have overall responsibility for the students' knowledge development. You will have close communication with the students' guardians and conduct development talks.

We are looking for someone who wants to make a difference in the students' lifelong learning. Our operations are characterized by a positive outlook, and we have a strong belief in the students' abilities. A strong value foundation and positive view of students are very important to us. Together with your colleagues, you will work to create a safe, structured, developing, and stimulating learning environment for the students. You will work together in a team with teaching colleagues, support educators, and leisure staff. Our mission is to lead and support the students in their social and academic development together. In the team, educators help each other with planning, teaching, and the students' school day.

Where are you?

You have a Swedish teacher's degree with a focus on Modern Languages - German, as well as a Swedish teaching license. You have a clear pedagogical insight and the ability to implement the curriculum's goals in your work. You have a clear leadership style and are strong in your student groups. You are flexible, structured, and well-prepared. You are a present and co-researching educator who challenges and stimulates students to develop. A strong belief in collaboration as a success factor for pedagogical development is a given for you. You have straightforward and humble communication with guardians and create trusting relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues.

You should be positive and cooperative and ready to be part of an international team.

In your role, you will teach in Swedish/German, but we speak English/Swedish among colleagues. This means you need to be fluent in both languages, both spoken and written.

For more information about our school, please see https://engelska.se/our-schools/linkoping/ (https://engelska.se/our-schools/linkoping/)

We look forward to your application, which you send to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Don't forget to attach both your CV and cover letter. Mark your application with “German Teacher 50% HT26”.

Interviews will be conducted continuously, and the position may be filled before the application period has ended, so send in your application today. A criminal record extract will be presented at interviews.