Vacant job

About the job

The British International School of Stockholm wishes to employ a qualified, enthusiastic, and dedicated Chemistry Science teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an engaging and comprehensive Chemistry Science curriculum to students at Key Stage 3, as well as preparing students for IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme examinations.

Responsibilities and expectations

• Promote the school’s vision and values.
• Show a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
• Plan, develop, and assess high-quality lessons.
• Collaborate to enhance and develop our Science and Biology curricula.
• Hold students accountable to maintain an effective learning environment.
• Support and supervise IB students during the Internal Assessment and Extended Essay.
• Stay up to date with the latest educational research.

Minimum qualifications

• Proven experience teaching Science, Chemistry, and Biology from Years 7 to 13.
• Be a fully qualified teacher (UK BEd or PGCE with a relevant degree, or hold equivalent recognized teaching qualifications from other countries).
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Be eligible to live and work in Sweden.
• Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage students.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and handle conflicts constructively.
• Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, consistently striving to achieve goals and deliver results.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to teach Chemistry/Biology up to IGCSE level.
• Familiarity with international education systems, particularly the IGCSE and IB curricula.

We offer you

• A wonderful country and school in which to work.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to work cross-phase in our all-through school.
• Supportive and aspirational parents.
• Extremely friendly and vibrant staff and students from a rich range of backgrounds.

If you are internationally-minded and have the desire to help shape the exciting future of our school, we would love to hear from you.

About BISS

Established in 1980, the British International School of Stockholm (BISS) is an all-through international school with a vibrant community of students from over 50 countries aged 3–18 years. Our holistic philosophy emphasizes both the intellectual and personal development of our students. We provide a strong pastoral system, a broad curriculum, and exciting enrichment opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Meeting internationally recognized standards of excellence, BISS is proud to be an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).

Situated in the Danderyd Municipality area, BISS has two campuses: Altorp (Östra Valhallavägen 17, Djursholm), which hosts students from nursery to Year 4, and Ekeby (Rinkebyvägen 4, Danderyd), which hosts students from Year 5 to Year 13.

Like our student body, BISS employees come from many different countries and a rich range of backgrounds. Our vision is to empower people to be their best, and we strongly believe in this not only for our students but for our staff as well. Among many others, our core values are curiosity, resilience, and respect—fundamental characteristics that we admire and look for in all our staff members.

To apply

Please send the following documents to [email protected]. CVs are welcome as supporting documents but not in place of the application form.

• A completed BISS application form, written in English – this is found on our website.
• A letter of application.
• CV.

Successful candidates will be invited for an interview.

Closing date

Candidates should send their applications to [email protected]. However, BISS reserves the right to interview and appoint outstanding candidates at any time during the recruitment process. If you would like to learn more about this position, you are welcome to contact our Director, Corina Rader, at [email protected]. She will be happy to answer any questions or provide additional information about the role.

For further information about the British International School of Stockholm, please visit our website.

Safeguarding

The British International School of Stockholm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to relevant police checks, the receipt of satisfactory references, and the production of relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The successful candidate must also be willing to undergo child protection training appropriate to the post.