Vacant job

At S:t Petri School, we are seeking a teacher for Social Studies and Religious Education. This is a temporary position (substitute) from August 10, 2026, to June 24, 2027. Join us and contribute to the future of Malmö's residents and society!

Responsibilities

As a teacher, you work to help students develop their full potential – both academically and socially. You support, motivate, and stimulate every student to meet the knowledge requirements based on their individual prerequisites. Your duties include planning, teaching, and assessment, as well as the evaluation and development of the pedagogical activities in accordance with the school's governing documents.

We are a learning organization that promotes knowledge exchange, where you will be in an environment characterized by collegial learning and development. Together with colleagues, you will work to create a good learning and working environment for both students and staff. You will also contribute to the school's quality and development work.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Teaching license (Lärarlegitimation)
• Qualification to teach Social Studies and Religious Education at the upper secondary level
• Experience using digital tools for communication and pedagogy
• Good insight into the school's goals and governing documents
• Excellent Swedish, both spoken and written.

Merits:

• Qualification to teach other subjects
• Experience teaching Social Studies and Religious Education
• Experience in other teaching or pedagogical work.

We are looking for someone who is confident in the teacher role and creates good conditions for students' learning and development. You adapt teaching to the student's and group's prerequisites and prior knowledge through a creative approach and excellent pedagogical skills.

Your working style is characterized by good structure, and you prioritize and organize tasks efficiently. Furthermore, you contribute to good collaborations and communicate openly, clearly, and attentively with your surroundings. You also understand how students' background, culture, and group affiliation affect learning, and you create an inclusive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

About the Workplace

S:t Petri School is one of Malmö's oldest schools, located in a beautiful and historic building right in the city center. In an inspiring learning environment, we offer education within the Natural Sciences and Social Sciences programs with various specializations. There is a broad international perspective through collaboration with schools and organizations in many countries. The school's motto is joy, care, and knowledge, and we actively work to put these into practice. As an employee, you will join a workplace with a strong sense of community where we learn from each other and develop together. Want to know more about us? Visit https://malmo.se/Ditt-gymnasieval/St-Petri-skola.html (https://malmo.se/Ditt-gymnasieval/St-Petri-skola.html)

The Department of Upper Secondary and Adult Education is one of three school administrations in the City of Malmö. We develop and run the city's upper secondary and adult education. With us, young people and adults in Malmö get the opportunity to grow and reach their goals through lifelong learning. But our mission extends beyond the classroom walls. We are approximately 1,800 employees who together create opportunities for Malmö residents to live an active, meaningful life – and to have a secure and sustainable future.

The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 departments. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal 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.

Read about the City of Malmö as an employer here https://malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb)

Job Information

Employment type: Temporary position from August 10, 2026, to June 24, 2027

Extent: 70%

Number of positions: 1

Start date: August 10, 2026

Additional Information

According to the Education Act, an extract from the police criminal record register is required before employment in upper secondary school and adapted upper secondary school. You can order the extract via the Police website at https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623)

Please note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions. This is to ensure a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you as a job seeker. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

The City of Malmö strives for employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of Malmö's residents.