Vacant job

Ref: 20261360

At Malmö Latinskola, we are looking for a teacher for ensemble/instrument instruction with a focus on pop, rock, folk, and jazz. This is a 10% fixed-term position during the academic year 2026/27 (2026-08-10 to 2027-06-18). Join us and help shape the future of Malmö's residents and society.

Responsibilities

As a subject teacher on the Esthetical Programme, focusing on ensemble (pop, rock, jazz, folk) as well as instruments and voice, you are responsible for helping students develop skills in making music together. You support them in using artistic and musical expression, and in developing knowledge about music, concepts, stylistic features from different eras and cultures, and music as communication. You also teach about music technology equipment, occupational health and safety issues, and sustainable music-making. The position also includes concert activities with the students.

Furthermore, you work to ensure that students develop their full potential – both academically and socially. You support, motivate, and stimulate each student to meet the knowledge requirements based on their prerequisites. Your work includes planning, teaching, and assessment, as well as evaluation and development of the pedagogical activities, in accordance with the school's governing documents.

We are a learning organization that promotes knowledge exchange, where you find yourself in an environment permeated by collegial learning and development. Together with colleagues, you work to create a good learning and working environment for both students and staff. You also contribute to the school's quality and development work.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Teaching certification (Lärarlegitimation)
• Qualification to teach music at the upper secondary level
• Very good subject knowledge and experience with genre-specific playing on various instruments, as well as extensive repertoire knowledge in different genres.
• Experience using digital tools for communication and pedagogy
• Good understanding of the school's goals and governing documents
• Very good Swedish language skills, both spoken and written.

Merits:

• Musical experience in the genres of pop, rock, jazz, and folk music
• Qualification to teach other subjects
• Experience teaching ensemble, instruments, and voice
• Experience in other teaching or pedagogical work.

We are looking for someone who is confident in the teaching role and creates good conditions for students' learning and development. You adapt the teaching to the students' and group's prerequisites and prior knowledge through a creative approach and very good pedagogical skills.

Your working style is characterized by good structure, and you prioritize and organize tasks efficiently. You contribute to good collaborations and communicate openly, clearly, and listen attentively to your surroundings. You also understand how students' backgrounds, culture, and group affiliation affect learning, and you create an inclusive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to succeed.

About the Workplace

Malmö Latinskola is a popular school in central Malmö, characterized by a creative and aesthetic environment. Our students are encouraged to feel curiosity, mutual respect, a desire to learn, and a willingness to be challenged. Many humanities, natural science, and social science students choose our school because it is an attractive, fun, open-minded, and stimulating environment. Here, you can, for example, enjoy rock concerts, exhibitions, or live broadcasts from the podcast studio during lunch. The school offers nine university-preparatory programs with different focuses and profiles. With us, you become part of a vibrant workplace with imaginative expressions alongside engaged and well-educated colleagues.

Want to know more about us? Visit: https://malmo.se/latin (https://malmo.se/latin)

The Upper Secondary and Adult Education Administration is one of three school administrations in the City of Malmö. We develop and run the city's upper secondary and adult education. Here, young and adult residents of Malmö have the opportunity to grow and reach their goals through lifelong learning. But our mission extends beyond the classroom walls. We are approximately 1,800 employees who together create opportunities for Malmö residents to live an active, meaningful life – and have a secure and sustainable future.

The City of Malmö'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.

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

Information about the position

Employment type: Fixed-term position during the period 2026-08-10 to 2027-06-18

Extent: 10%

Number of positions: 1

Start date: 2026-08-10

We use rolling recruitment for this position, but the appointment will be made after the last application deadline.

Other

As a candidate, you are advised to check your spam folder during the application period to ensure you do not miss reply emails from the City of Malmö. According to the School Act, an extract from the police record of criminal convictions is required before employment in upper secondary school and adapted upper secondary school. You order the extract via the Police website at https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623).

Please note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, this for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you who are applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

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.