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Job Responsibilities

We are now looking for a teacher for grades 7–9 with qualifications in English and Swedish for Gottorpskolan.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Gottorpskolan (grades 7–9) is seeking an engaged teacher in English and Swedish who wants to contribute to our students' development and future. With us, you will have the opportunity to grow in your professional role alongside competent and driven colleagues.

You will be part of a team of teachers where you collectively plan and are responsible for the students' education and development. Your focus will be on creating the best conditions for each student in a safe and trusting environment.

You will teach students in grades 7–9 in English and Swedish, supporting their social and academic development. You encourage students to take their own initiatives, develop their interests, and take responsibility for themselves and others.

At Gottorpskolan, you will collaborate closely with other teachers, working groups, student health, and school management to give all students the opportunity to reach their full potential. Each week, you will work with both subject colleagues and team colleagues, and collaboration with guardians is a natural part of the job.

With us, you will also be involved in the school's development work, where we strive to move from assessment anxiety to development joy for both students and teachers.

The role also includes mentorship for a group of students. As a mentor, you will follow the students' academic progress and personal maturity, as well as inform guardians through regular development conversations.

Qualifications

We are looking for a licensed teacher with qualifications to teach English and Swedish for grades 7–9. Previous experience working as a teacher is considered an asset.

You have a good understanding of and knowledge about the school's governing documents and can effectively use them in your daily work. With your pedagogical skills, you lead the teaching and create a safe and inspiring learning environment where students are given good opportunities to develop.

Furthermore, you have strong didactic and pedagogical abilities and can organize your work to create a conducive learning environment throughout the students' school day. You develop your teaching based on evidence-based research and use both analog and digital tools in a purposeful and effective manner.

You maintain a professional attitude and actively work to create good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. We are looking for someone who wants to contribute to both the students' and the school's development and who sees the value in collaboration, community, and shared responsibility for the school's mission.

Welcome with your application!

About the Workplace

You will be offered a workplace where you can influence, develop, and be an important part of the students' future. Gottorpskolan is a modern middle school with functional facilities in Bunkeflostrand, just outside Malmö. Here, over 550 students in grades 7–9 attend, and we have about 70 employees who together create a safe and stimulating learning environment. Since we receive students from many different schools, we place great importance on creating secure transitions to grade 7. At Gottorpskolan, relationships are at the center – because we know that good relationships are the key to learning. Our social group with student coordinators and social pedagogues focuses on safety and study peace, and leads the systematic work for increased attendance. For several years, we have been conducting exchanges within the framework of Erasmus+ and have classes in each grade within the MFF academy. We are pleased to offer an after-school club program in music, literature, and chess. Our bright and well-equipped library is run by a school librarian who contributes to the joint language development work. We offer a cohesive faculty with a strong will and ability to welcome and support new colleagues. Leadership is close and engaged, and we care about both students' and staff's development. Work environment and well-being are central parts of our operations – we want both students and employees to feel motivated and well at our school.

The School Administration – the city's largest administration with about 80 schools, 6300 employees, and 36000 students offers a workplace for everyone. Here we want to grow, develop, and challenge ourselves in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for every student's best school!

The Malmö city operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable community development. Together with the residents of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

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Information about the Position

Employment type: Permanent
Scope: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Start date: By agreement

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