Vacant job

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Job Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a Study and Career Counselor for Malmö Idrottsskola (Malmö Sports Primary School). We are seeking someone who is passionate about the coaching role inherent in this position. As a Study and Career Counselor, you will guide and inform our students and their guardians regarding upper secondary education options, high school choices, career opportunities, and the future labor market. You will encourage students' interest and curiosity regarding their upcoming choices and specializations, while also contributing to increasing their general knowledge of working life.

You will conduct counseling sessions with individual students as well as with student groups. In your role as a Study and Career Counselor at Malmö Idrottsskola, you will collaborate closely with the student health team. You will also serve as a co-mentor in a Year 9 class and maintain close cooperation with other staff members to ensure students achieve their goals. We offer you a pleasant workplace with high morale among both students and staff. Take the chance and apply to us!

Qualifications

You must hold a university degree in Study and Career Counseling. Experience working as a Study and Career Counselor, particularly in primary/lower secondary education, is considered an asset. You should have a good understanding of school goals and regulatory documents, as well as a high level of digital competence. We prefer candidates with some training or knowledge in coaching approaches. You have a professional attitude and work actively to build good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the Workplace

Malmö Idrottsskola is a unique school located in the Stadium area of Malmö. We offer promising youth the opportunity to combine their schooling with a focus on sports. Currently, seventeen different sports are represented at the school, and all students are admitted through selection tests. In total, there are 522 students across six parallel classes from Year 7 to Year 9. The teachers at the school are qualified and experienced, and you will become part of a fantastic collegium. Our vision is a school that gives every student a present and a future with good health and ample choice opportunities.

The Primary School Administration is the city's largest administration, comprising approximately 80 schools, 6,300 employees, and 36,000 students. We offer a workplace for everyone where we want to grow, develop, and challenge each other in our learning – every day. We prioritize a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together, we work for the best possible school for every student. The student health services within the Primary School Administration are HBTQI-certified, which strengthens our strategic work to create a good work environment and a competent, inclusive approach in our schools.

The operations of the City of Malmö are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents 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.

Read more about the City of Malmö as an employer at malmo.se/jobb (https://malmo.se/jobb).

Information about the position

Employment type: Permanent position

Scope: 80–100% or as agreed

Number of positions: 1

Start date: 2026-08-10

Other

Please note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions. This is done to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

According to the Education Act, a certificate of good conduct (extract from the police register) is required for employment in preschools, schools, and school-age care. The form to order the extract can be found at: polisen.se (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/).

The City of Malmö strives for its 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 Malmö's residents.

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