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About the School

International English School (IES) Liljeholmen is a comprehensive school covering grades F-9, located at Midsommarkransen, close to both the subway and bus connections. The school was established in 2014 and currently employs over 120 staff members and has approximately 1,200 students. If you wish to work in an international environment with a supportive culture, IES Liljeholmen is the place for you. We have a diverse student body speaking around 50 different mother tongues, as well as an internationally rich staff group. We encourage and support internationally trained teachers joining us at IES Liljeholmen to learn Swedish and complement their teaching education to eventually obtain a Swedish teaching license.

About the Position

International English School (IES) Liljeholmen is currently seeking a qualified mathematics teacher for grades 7–9. You will join the working group for grade 8, share mentorship responsibilities for a class, and teach mathematics for grades 7 and 8. The position is a permanent contract.

Your Profile

You are a qualified teacher for the specified subjects and age groups. We hope you understand the importance of building and maintaining good relationships with colleagues, students, and parents. You are motivated to maintain regular contact with parents, lead mentor sessions according to the mentor program, and work together in a supportive environment. There is no requirement for previous teaching experience, but we value your confidence in your professional leadership and your ability to create a safe and stable environment both inside and outside the classroom. You value and deliver personal, clear, and balanced leadership with a focus on both structure and student engagement. As a teacher, you are a clear and active role model.

Application Process

We will be holding ongoing interviews for the position, so we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. If you believe this could be the right job for you, do not hesitate to apply! We look forward to receiving your application and having the opportunity to discuss the position and your qualifications further.

Other Information

All International English Schools across the country share the same educational vision, known as IES Ethos. Please read more about this to see if it aligns with your own professional values and beliefs. At IES, all employees are offered a pedagogical lunch. IES follows the Almega collective agreement for independent schools.

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 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 criminal record register (belastningsregistret) from the Police Authority, and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.