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Join IES Skellefteå – We are looking for a qualified Swedish Teacher

We are currently seeking an engaged and qualified Swedish teacher who wants to help shape the future of education. This is a substitute position starting in August 2026. IES Skellefteå, which opened its doors in 2019, offers outstanding bilingual education to approximately 450 students in grades F-9, as well as meaningful career opportunities for around 85 employees.

An International Workplace

Being part of IES means you will find yourself in a truly international environment every day. We have both teachers and students from all corners of the world. Here, you are met daily by dedicated and motivated colleagues who work together to ensure we continue to deliver high academic results. At IES Skellefteå, we are a team pulling in the same direction. To thrive with us, you should share our belief in the importance of clear values, collegial learning, and common routines and ways of working.

Job Description

The position is a full-time employment (substitute position) starting in August 2026. A probationary period of 6 months applies. Your duties include, but are not limited to:

• Teaching Swedish and Language Choice.
• Create a stimulating classroom environment for effective teaching and learning.
• Maintain the school's positive ethos and core values, both in and out of the classroom.
• Report to parents on students' development, progress, and achievements.
• Mentoring students is included in this position.

Who are you?

To succeed in this role, we look for the following profile:

• You have a Swedish teaching license in Swedish.
• You have experience teaching this subject.
• You have good knowledge of English.
• You have a passion for teaching and motivating students to reach their goals.
• You have the ability to create an inclusive learning environment for students.
• You are enthusiastic, engaged, and a team player.
• You have knowledge of and share the values and ethos of International English School Skellefteå.

For more information about our school, see www.skelleftea.engelska.se (http://www.skelleftea.engelska.se).

How to Apply

Applications are accepted only via the IES Careers database, where you can attach your CV, cover letter, and professional/educational certificates. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, so the position may be filled before the final application date.

Internationella Engelska Skolan (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 belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.