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Job Description

Welcome to Sorgenfriskolan! Are you interested in working at a school that maintains an active development process? Do you care about being part of the students' development, both academically and socially? Are you curious, positive, and open-minded? Then you are the right fit for us!

As a teacher at Sorgenfriskolan, you will be part of a year-level team consisting of three teachers responsible for two classes. Together, you will plan the students' education and development, and decide on any necessary changes to teaching methods based on the student group in your classes. Your focus is on creating the best conditions for each student in a safe and trusting environment. You will teach students in grades 1-3 of the compulsory school, where you will educate and support the students in their social and academic development. You will challenge students to take initiative, develop their interests, and take responsibility for themselves and others. At Sorgenfriskolan, we work in year-level teams as well as subject groups with a grades F-9 perspective. Your role includes mentorship. As a mentor, you have specific responsibility for a group of students, which gives you the opportunity to follow them more closely in their academic development and personal maturity. As a mentor, you inform and keep the student's guardians updated on the student's academic progress through regular development meetings.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a certified teacher for grades 1-3 in Mathematics, Swedish, Social Studies (Ma, Sv, SO), or Natural Sciences (NO). If you have previous experience working as a teacher, we consider it an asset. You have good insight into and knowledge of the school's governing documents and can use them effectively in your daily work. Furthermore, you have good didactic and pedagogical skills, allowing you to lead and organize your work to create study peace and a good learning environment for our students throughout the school day. Based on evidence-based research, you develop your work, and with good knowledge and experience, you work effectively with relevant digital tools. Of course, you have a professional attitude and work towards good relationships with our students, their guardians, and all your colleagues at the school.

To fit as a compulsory school teacher with us, it is important that you enjoy working closely with colleagues both within and outside the team. We have high qualifications among the leisure-time staff, and one staff member is attached to each class.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the Workplace

Our Vision: At Sorgenfriskolan, every student succeeds based on their prerequisites through high expectations, security, community, and joy!

In the heart of central Malmö, Sorgenfriskolan is located in a quiet and pleasant environment. The school has two to three parallel classes in grades F-9 and is housed in a beautiful 1920s building. Approximately 580 students attend the school. The school works with collegial learning, and we have a special focus on values-based work. Teachers work in teams around each year level, and the leisure-time center works in department teams. We work hard to offer a good and varied learning environment for the students. The school day should be characterized by a permissive climate with great respect for each other. Here, the student's development is at the center, and we assume that everyone can, as long as we support them in the right way.

The Compulsory School Administration – the city's largest administration with approx. 80 schools, 6,500 employees, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for everyone. Here we want to grow, develop, and challenge ourselves in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone gets a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for the best school for every student!

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the people of Malmö, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; differences, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here.

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Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Start date: August 10, 2026

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Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions. This is done for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you as a job seeker. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

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Malmö City strives for employees to represent the diversity found in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can contribute to us as an employer meeting the needs of the people of Malmö.

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