International English School Årsta is looking for a Special Education Teacher!

International English School (IES) Årsta is a compulsory school for grades 4–9 with approximately 530 students and 70 employees. IES Årsta is a school with a stable and strong organization that constantly strives to develop teaching, learning, and the students' school experience. Here, you will become part of a team where engagement, high expectations, and diversity are at the center. We are very proud of our international community among both students and staff, and we see this as a unique strength in our organization. The school is located in a quiet residential area in Årsta, within walking distance to Gullmarsplan, close to the commuter train station in Årstaberg, and with excellent bus connections.

For more information about IES Sweden and Årsta, please visit www.engelska.se (https://www.engelska.se).

About the Role

Together with your colleagues in the SEN (Special Educational Needs) team, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive learning environment where all students have the right conditions to develop. By supporting students both individually and in the classroom, you ensure that every student has the chance to reach their full potential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Working with action plans and pedagogical assessments.
• Identifying and removing barriers in the learning environment.
• Contributing with structure, strategies, and solutions that strengthen student learning.
• Collaborating closely with teachers, mentors, and student health services.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a teaching degree.
• Experience in adapted teaching in an international environment.
• Experience in student health-promoting work.
• You are confident in your leadership and skilled at building relationships with students.

A special education teacher qualification is an advantage.

Employment Terms

Permanent position with a 6-month probation period. Full-time (100%) daytime hours. Vacation cover position. Start date: August 2026.

Contact and Application

Contact Person: [email protected]

Other: In your application, please send your CV, cover letter, and degree certificate. To work in a school, you must provide a valid extract from the Swedish Police Authority's register of convictions (belastningsregistret).

Selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis; the position may be filled before the application deadline. We look forward to receiving your application!

We have chosen our recruitment channels for this position and therefore decline calls and emails from external recruitment agencies.

International English School (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at the compulsory school level, with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from the belastningsregistret from the Swedish Police Authority, and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.