Vacant job

Parkskolan is a municipal school covering grades 4–9, as well as after-school activities for grades 4–6. There are currently 350 students enrolled at the school. The school is located within a convenient walking distance from Östersund city center and borders a park-like area. At Parkskolan, we work daily to develop our operations, among other things through collegial learning and relational leadership. You will work with colleagues with broad competence, where there are great opportunities for exchange and development.

We are now looking for you who have a good attitude and a great commitment to the students, and who want to make a difference in everyday life!

Job Responsibilities

At Parkskolan, we constantly strive to develop our operations, placing the student's development and learning at the center. Our work is characterized by collegial learning, relational and clear leadership based on cooperation, respect, and communication. At our school, you will work with dedicated and competent colleagues, where opportunities for experience sharing and continuous development are always present.

We are now looking for a teacher with a strong desire to make a difference in the students' daily lives. In this role, you will teach mathematics, science subjects (NO), and technology for grades 7–9. You will also share the responsibility for guiding a class. The position offers you a broad and varied assignment with many interesting challenges.

Here, you will have the opportunity to work in a school that prioritizes cooperation and student well-being. We offer a secure and developmental work environment with access to support from colleagues and school leadership. You will also have the opportunity to be part of a school that constantly works for the improvement and development of operations.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have a teaching license according to Chapter 2, Section 16 of the Swedish Education Act and are qualified in mathematics, science subjects, and technology for grades 7–9. You have pedagogical insight, i.e., you are familiar with the school's mission and operations. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.

A lead teacher assignment is included in the position during the 2026/2027 school year

The lead teacher assignment includes developing mathematics teaching and leading the subject group's work so that more students achieve increased goal fulfillment. This requires that you:

• have a teaching license
• can document and report at least four years of well-recognized work with teaching within one or more appointments within the school system
• have shown a particularly good ability to improve students' study results and have a strong interest in developing teaching
• are assessed by the principal as particularly qualified for teaching and tasks related to teaching

A concrete plan for the lead teacher assignment will be drawn up by the principal in August 2026. The plan may be revised as the work progresses.

If you are qualified for the position but not for the lead teacher assignment, you are of course still warmly welcome to apply.

We are looking for you

You who have clear leadership and the ability to capture and inspire the group you teach. It is of great importance that you can create good, secure relationships, set boundaries, and work independently. At the same time, the position places high demands on cooperation skills, as it involves close collaboration with students, colleagues, and guardians.

You are flexible, calm, and confident in your professional role, with the ability to make priorities with the student's best interests in focus. In the recruitment process, we will place great emphasis on personal suitability.

The position starts on August 10, 2026.

Apply now!

How the recruitment process works

In this recruitment, we will ask you for an extract from the criminal record register.

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. We ask you to complete this 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 salespeople.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you 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. You can 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 Department of Children and Education

Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and young people is about 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.