Vacant job

Description

Hvitfeldtska Gymnasiet in Gothenburg is one of the first IB Diploma schools in Sweden and has been offering the programme to students from all over the world since 1989. Today, our IB programme has more than 200 students and is a vibrant and engaging community within a school of 1,900 students and 200 staff. The school is situated in central Gothenburg with proximity to the University of Gothenburg. The City Library, Concert Hall, City Theatre, and Art Museum are all within a five-minute walk.

Job Description

The IB programme at Hvitfeldtska is hiring a teacher of Economics for the school years 2026–2027 and 2027–2028, on a two-year contract. The position is full-time. Mentorship of students and supervision of Extended Essays in Economics will also be included in the position.

Qualifications

• Experienced in teaching the IB Diploma Programme subject of Economics
• Have attended an IB Economics workshop
• University degree in the relevant subject area
• Teaching licence, preferably for Sweden, but international qualifications are also acceptable
• English proficiency at a native-speaking level
• Long teaching experience
• Experienced in using ICT as a tool for teaching and learning

We are looking for someone who gets energy from contributing to others' learning and who creates the conditions for learning to take place. You have the ability to explain problems and information to different recipients and from different perspectives. You encourage dialogue, participation, and commitment.

You have the ability to work with others to perform tasks and achieve goals. You understand the common mission, act on it, and contribute to the whole. Great emphasis is placed on personal suitability such as flexibility, independence, and responsiveness.

We are reviewing applications and holding interviews continuously throughout the recruitment process. Welcome with your application!

Other Information

For your interview, you must bring a passport/national ID and, if applicable, proof of residence permit if you hold citizenship outside the EU/EEA. As an employer, we need to verify your identity and ensure you have the right to work in Sweden.

In accordance with laws regulating background checks, anyone offered this position must provide a certificate of good conduct (extract from the criminal record) before an employment contract can be drawn up.

For positions requiring specific education, candidates who proceed in the recruitment process will be asked to submit documentation proving their education, such as a teaching license or degree certificate. You may also attach these directly to your application.

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