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Teacher in Social Studies (SO) Grades 7–9 – Temporary Position Fall 2026, 100%

Do you want to work in an international environment with a clear pedagogical vision?

International English School has made a significant difference for our students for 30 years. We are convinced that this is due to our clear ethos of dedicated and present teachers, which creates an environment where everyone works towards common goals. We have a strong culture built on proven routines. Here, teachers can focus on teaching and learning. The students are at the center, and all students are our students.

At International English School, we are a team pulling in the same direction. To enjoy working with us, you should share our belief in the importance of clear values, collegial learning, and common routines and approaches.

IES is proud of its employees and has developed a method to create a calm and safe school environment. This allows our teachers more time to share their knowledge, both with students and colleagues. Your own teaching is conducted in Swedish, but colleagues speak English among themselves.

Job Description

We are now looking for a certified teacher in Social Studies (SO) for a temporary position during the fall semester of 2026. The position is full-time. A probationary period of 6 months applies.

Work as a teacher in grades 7–9. You will be part of a working group with teachers in grades 7–9 and a subject group in Social Studies. Your work includes planning, implementing, and following up on your teaching based on the Swedish National Curriculum (LGR22). You also have a mentorship role, meaning you have overall responsibility for the students' knowledge development. You maintain close dialogue with the students' guardians and conduct development conferences.

We are looking for you who want to make a difference for the students in their lifelong learning. Our operations are characterized by a positive outlook, and we have strong faith in the students' abilities. A strong value base and a positive view of students are very important to us. Together with your colleagues, you work to create a safe, structured, developmental, and stimulating learning environment for the students. You work in teams with teacher colleagues, support pedagogues, and after-school staff. Our mission is to jointly lead and support the students in their social and academic development. In the team, the pedagogues help each other with planning, teaching, and the students' school day.

Who are you?

• You have a Swedish teacher degree with eligibility in all four Social Studies subjects, as well as a Swedish teaching license.
• You have clear pedagogical insight and the ability to implement curriculum goals in your work.
• You have clear leadership skills and stand strong in your student groups.
• You are flexible, structured, and well-prepared.
• You are a present and research-oriented pedagogue who challenges and stimulates students to develop.
• A strong belief in collaboration as a success factor for pedagogical development is second nature to you.
• You have direct and humble communication with guardians and create trusting relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues.
• You are positive, cooperative, and ready to join an international team.

In your role, you teach in Swedish. Colleagues speak Swedish/English among themselves.

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

We look forward to your application, which you send to [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Do not forget to attach your CV, cover letter, and teaching license. Mark the application with ”Lärare SO 7–9 vik HT 2026”.

Interviews will be held continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline, so send in your application today. An extract from the criminal record will be shown during interviews.

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 the 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 from the Police Authority, and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.