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Here you have the chance to work at a school characterized by a welcoming atmosphere, where trust and collaboration among employees are highly valued. As a new employee at the school, you will receive a mentor who will support you during your first months as a newcomer. Does that sound interesting? Welcome with your application!

Björkvallsskolan is a pleasant 6-9 school close to nature, located in Uppsala Municipality, where the goal is for all students to succeed. At our school, students feel safe and receive help with their schoolwork from qualified teachers. Students are met by teachers who expect them to achieve the goals in all subjects, and we actively work to ensure that every student feels motivated to study and has a desire to learn. Here you will receive the broad basic education you need to move forward when applying for high school. The school's facilities are newly renovated and offer a calm and pleasant environment for both employees and students. We believe that a calm study environment is important to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills. Here, our students are encouraged to engage in movement and physical activities, with physical education and movement sessions scheduled three times a week. Our student health team consists of a special educator, counselor, school nurse, school psychologist, and study and career counselor. All classrooms are equipped with active boards or projectors, and students in each grade have access to computers. Björkvallsskolan participates as Sweden's only school in the international sports competition Superschools. Here, selected students have the opportunity to travel abroad, experience other cultures, and perhaps connect with other students in Europe. At Björkvallsskolan, we actively work with value-based education aimed at creating safety, responsibility, and equality throughout the students' school years, involving both educators and student health. At our school, all students are welcome! Read more about the school via this link: https://bjorkvallsskolan.uppsala.se/ (https://bjorkvallsskolan.uppsala.se/)

Job Description

The role includes teaching grades 6-9 in German and in Swedish and/or English depending on the applicant's teaching qualification. The position also includes mentorship in a class, which is shared with a colleague at the school. You will be part of both subject teams and work teams, and you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and assessing the teaching in the relevant subjects for the position.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone with a teaching qualification to teach German and Swedish or English for grades 6-9. The position requires extensive experience in teaching at the later stages of primary school. You have previous experience in mentorship within primary school. Knowledge of low-arousal approaches is an advantage.

You collaborate well with students, colleagues, and guardians by being attentive, clear, and constructive in your communication. With good pedagogical insight, you adapt your teaching to the different conditions and needs of the students, conveying knowledge in a way that engages and makes learning accessible to all. You plan, organize, and prioritize your work in a structured and efficient manner, ensuring that deadlines are met.

Inquiries

If you have questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Johan Thalin, Principal, 018-727 78 81.

Union representative: Swedish Teachers, Oscar Bjurhammer, 018-727 78 80.

If you have questions regarding the registration of your application, please contact the recruitment area: 018-727 12 86.

In your application, you should indicate your citizenship. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. Employment can only occur after verification of the work permit, which is required according to the Aliens Ordinance.

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