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About this vacancy

Are you an engaged teacher who loves teaching and would thrive in an international environment? At IES Halmstad, we are currently looking for a music teacher with qualifications to teach grades 4–6. This is a fixed-term position at 50% starting in August 2026.

The Workplace

IES Halmstad is a popular independent school for students in grades 4–9, with around 600 students and 70 employees. Whether you are new to the profession or have several years of experience, we believe IES Halmstad could be your next step. If you are new, there is plenty of support available at the school, both from your colleagues and from our Academic Manager, who is happy to assist with planning, follow-up, and structure. For established teachers, the school offers an inspiring international environment where structure and order allow you to spend more of your working time on teaching and learning, and minimal time on disciplinary issues, which we consider a vital part of a pleasant and positive work environment.

We believe in our method, the IES Ethos, which focuses clearly on mastering the English language, study discipline, safety, and respect to build a positive school environment that is permissive and inclusive – and which yields good academic results. You agree with us that a teacher should focus on teaching and developing their profession together with others, while other aspects are supported by strong structures ranging from student health services, facility maintenance, and IT support to collegial collaboration. We follow the Swedish national curriculum with instruction in both Swedish and English.

The Position

We are looking for a certified teacher who will become part of a creative and experienced team where you are responsible for your own lesson planning. We work closely together in our subject teams on subject development and cross-curricular themes. We are looking for a creative team player who wants to be part of a staff group where we work together to create high-quality education at our school.

Who are you?

We are looking for you who are a certified teacher with qualifications to teach music.

You have the tools to create a good study environment, and your clear leadership and teaching style contribute to good goal achievement.

In this role, it is important that you have good communication skills and that it is natural for you to handle computers and technology in your daily work. You work on creating accessible environments and have an understanding that all people have different prerequisites and absorb knowledge in different ways.

Responsibilities

• Teaching music for grades 4–6.
• Creating the necessary conditions for students to absorb knowledge and achieve their individual goals.
• Developing students' knowledge and skills based on the curriculum, through clear criteria, goals, and feedback.
• Serving as a role model and offering safety, order, and a calm school environment.
• Homeroom teacher duties for a class.

Why apply?

For the right candidate, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a rewarding and interesting international environment. Does this sound like a job for you? Please write a cover letter, attach your CV, and apply today! Recruitment is ongoing, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will be held digitally or on-site in Halmstad.

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.