Teacher in Trade and Service – Adapted Upper Secondary School
In this role, you will become part of the Sector for Children and Education. Here, the development of children and young people is our top priority. We work with education from preschool to upper secondary school and strive for a holistic pedagogical approach from ages 1 to 20. You view digital tools as a natural part of your daily work. We are confident that you utilize digitalization to make teaching accessible and are curious about how this can benefit children's and students' learning. You have access to digital tools in teaching and engage in close collaboration within a collegial learning environment.
As an employee of Skövde Municipality, you are a key player in a team that delivers services and support to our customers every day, year-round. The value of our work emerges in the interaction with our customers. We believe in innovation, participation, and engaged leadership. We also believe that every employee has the drive and ability to improve operations and a willingness to develop professionally. We invest in you as an employee and therefore offer favorable pension terms, wellness contributions, and various wellness activities and offers. And the best of all: we have room for more.
Skövde Municipality's organization is large and includes everything from care, support, and education for our citizens to infrastructure, maintenance, cultural life, and growth. The work may look slightly different depending on the unit, but everyone represents the same employer: Skövde Municipality.
Our values: We are open and attentive – We take responsibility for the whole – We make each other better – We dare.
Welcome – together we make dreams come true and help Skövde grow!
About Gymnasium Skövde
Gymnasium Skövde is the collective name for the municipality's two upper secondary schools, Kavelbro and Västerhöjd. Together, the schools offer 16 national upper secondary programs, introductory programs with various specializations, as well as an adapted upper secondary school with three national programs and an individual program.
Gymnasium Skövde currently has approximately 2,300 students and 300 employees.
Read more: www.gymnasiumskovde.se (http://www.gymnasiumskovde.se)
Job Responsibilities
Do you want to help young people find a secure path into working life?
We are currently looking for two engaged and practical teachers for our Trade and Service program within the adapted upper secondary school, national program. Here, students get the opportunity to grow, develop, and gain knowledge for future work in trade and warehousing.
You will teach vocational subjects in trade and service with a focus on practical learning, clear structure, and individual adaptation. Teaching takes place in small groups with close collaboration between teachers, student assistants, and student health services.
- Plan and conduct teaching in vocational subjects
- Introduce students to practical work in customer service, sales, and goods handling
- Prepare and mentor students before and during work-based learning (APL)
- Work based on the adapted school's governing documents and ensure teaching follows the curriculum and syllabi
- Document and follow up on students' knowledge development and contribute to grading
- Act as a mentor for a group of students
- Collaborate with colleagues at the unit to create a safe and supportive learning environment
We have a clear focus on students' transition to working life after graduation, with the goal that they become as independent as possible.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who:
- has professional experience in trade, sales, or goods handling
- holds a teaching license and has experience in pedagogical work
- is clear, confident, and has a warm approach
- has experience working with young people with intellectual disabilities and/or neurodevelopmental disorders (NPF)
- enjoys working both practically and pedagogically
Great importance is attached to personal suitability.
Additional Information
To begin working in preschool, school, after-school care, or other pedagogical activities, you must provide an extract from the criminal register. The extract is valid for one year and can be ordered from the National Police Board at www.polisen.se (https://www.polisen.se).
Anyone who has not shown an extract from the criminal register cannot be employed, hired, or admitted to the activity according to current legal requirements.
We will invite candidates for interviews continuously during the application period.
Equal and equitable operations are very important to us. Different backgrounds and affiliations are seen as an asset. Our workplaces must also be free from discriminatory structures.
About Skövde
Skövde is an open and growing city with many meeting places. Wherever you are, you are close to nature, outdoor life, culture, and activities for all ages. In Skövde, we are used to a high level on all fronts. Here you will find, among others, Skövde University, the Swedish Armed Forces, and Skaraborg Hospital. We have many successful companies and startups, as well as international innovation arenas for industry and game development. Skövde is the city that is not satisfied with anything other than being at the forefront.
Welcome to play with us!
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