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Are you the special needs teacher with broad subject competence who can inspire our students at IES Norrtälje?

Do you thrive in an international school environment where you have the opportunity to develop as both a teacher and a leader? Then this might be the role for you!

We are looking for a certified special needs teacher, with a planned start in August 2026.

Who are we?

International English School in Norrtälje opened in 2024 and currently has approximately 400 students in grades F–9.

As an employee here, you are part of a work team where you work together to drive and develop the operations. We strive for every student to feel safe and comfortable in a learning environment. We work to awaken students' desire, engagement, curiosity, and creativity. Every student should have the opportunity to develop based on their prerequisites and feel confident in their own abilities. Instruction in Swedish takes place in Swedish, while English is used frequently in communication among staff.

It is important to point out to professional applicants that IES Norrtälje is no ordinary Swedish school, quite the opposite - discipline and good manners are the constant order of the day and our conservative, but hugely challenging task, is to create and develop ladies and gentlemen of the future.

The school is bilingual which means we utilise both English and Swedish in our class instruction and we endeavour to develop students who quickly learn to line-up quietly and pay attention to the language that they implement.

Furthermore, we do not believe in 'lagom' and we encourage competition and winning.

In addition, IES Norrtälje can only employ teachers with Swedish teaching accreditation (Lärarlegitimation), but we are always open to applications which show initiative or the recognition that teaching is not a job but a 'calling', wherein going the extra mile is a given necessity to achieve the best for students.

Should you wish to pursue your interest in IES Norrtälje further, then please do send us your individual CVs and Cover letters in English.

What we offer

With us, you get:

• An international and inspiring workplace where Swedish and English are used in parallel.
• Colleagues who collaborate, support each other, and work towards common goals.
• A school with study quietness, clear routines, and a positive culture that benefits both students and staff.
• The opportunity to be part of an established organization where your competence is utilized.
• Full-time position.
• Holiday employment with access in August 2026 or earlier by agreement. Probation period applies for the first 6 months.

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

Do you want to inspire and take the next step in your career at the same time?

Submit your application and become part of our fantastic team!

The recruitment is ongoing, so please send your application (CV, cover letter, and teaching certificate) via our IES Careers website or to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) as soon as possible.

International English School (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 the criminal record register (belastningsregistret) from the Police Authority and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.