Vacant job

Östbergsskolan is a school for grades 4–9 with approximately 440 students, an attached leisure center, and a central location on Frösön in Östersund. We are close to outdoor life and nature, and within cycling distance to Östersund city center and other districts. Here, an active outdoor lifestyle blends with a stimulating working environment – it is close to work, friends, and school. Östersund is an expanding university city where research and business develop together, new districts are emerging, and the range of services is broadening. The city is undergoing exciting development, and you are welcome to grow with us.

About the job

We are currently looking for a Teacher in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (NO) for grades 4–9.

As a teacher in mathematics and natural sciences, you will play a crucial role in educating and inspiring our students. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating teaching according to the school's governing documents, taking into account each student's individual needs and prerequisites. Work for the upcoming school year is planned for grades 7–9 with mentoring support.

You will be part of an established subject team where you will encounter a positive and creative work environment with a focus on collegial learning. Your work will involve collaboration with colleagues to achieve continuous pedagogical development and to create the best conditions for student success.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Teacher certification with eligibility to teach Mathematics and Natural Sciences (NO).
• Good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

Meritorious

• Good knowledge of digital work and computer skills.
• Previous teaching experience is considered meritorious.

We are looking for you!

We are looking for someone with clear and strong leadership in the classroom and the ability to capture and inspire the group you teach. You continuously develop your teaching, support students in their learning process, and have a good understanding of how humans acquire knowledge and of people's different prerequisites. You have a good ability to build relationships, are clear and attentive, and have strong collaboration skills, resolving conflicts in a constructive manner.

We would like you to coordinate groups, become a reference point for others, and create engagement and participation. You plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively. You express a positive attitude towards your work, the operations, and the organization. You act in accordance with decisions made, the operational plan, goals, policies, and guidelines.

We see that you are driven by goal- and result-oriented thinking in prioritization, planning, and action. You have the ability to change your direction when goals change.

Apply today!

Start date: With the start of the 2026/2027 school year and on August 11, 2026.

The recruitment process

In this recruitment, we will request an extract from the criminal record.

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We ask you to attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent initially; we ask you to complete these if an interview becomes relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment agencies and advertising sales.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive fast and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. Read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Child and Education Administration

Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and young people means helping to build society and change our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschools, primary schools, and adapted primary schools.