Vacant job

Your Responsibilities

We have a teacher on parental leave during the 2026–2027 academic year, and we are therefore looking for you who can substitute in teaching Film and TV Studies, and Visual Arts and Design 1 in national programs, as well as Visual Arts in the Introductory Program. You will have support from other knowledgeable colleagues in a team within the Arts Program. You are expected to plan, conduct, and assess courses, but you will also receive support from experienced teachers on the program. It is important that you have subject knowledge and a relational approach to the students you meet.

VBU focuses on good relationships and a positive school culture, and we have a well-functioning student health team.

Qualifications

We are primarily looking for certified teachers with eligibility for upper secondary school, and secondarily for individuals with qualifications we deem suitable for the role. You should have good subject knowledge and a broad pedagogical toolkit for the subjects you teach. We would appreciate it if you have previous teaching experience.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Receptive and has a genuine interest in the people you meet,
• Driven to support and help individuals grow and develop,
• Structured and well-planned,
• Cooperative and unpretentious,
• A good team player,
• And interested in developing yourself together with others.

About VBU

Västerbergslagens Educational Consortium (VBU) is a municipal consortium that provides upper secondary education, adult education, vocational higher education, and commissioned training on behalf of Ludvika and Smedjebacken municipalities. VBU has approximately 220 employees, 1,800 students, and an annual turnover of approximately 225 MSEK. Our operations are located in Ludvika, Smedjebacken, and Grängesberg. More information about our schools can be found on our website.

Employment Terms

The position is a part-time substitute role (60%) starting on August 10, 2026, and ending on June 18, 2027, with a possible extension until October 23, 2027. In some cases, we apply a probationary period of up to 6 months, and we require a certificate of good conduct upon employment.

Application Process

You apply by registering your profile and attaching a cover letter and CV in our recruitment system. In addition to the cover letter and CV, please attach your teaching license and/or any other relevant degree certificates. Your application is a public document, and we process your personal data in accordance with GDPR. The application deadline is June 10, 2026. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application period ends.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Regarding the recruitment process, we have chosen specific channels and marketing strategies. Therefore, we kindly decline contact from media sales, recruitment agencies, and similar services.

Contact Persons

Marina di Cicco
Deputy Principal Hö1 and Program Director IB
0240-867 31
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Anja Eriksson
Principal Hö1 and Malmen
0240-865 85
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Maria Berg
Union Representative – Sveriges Lärare
0240-66 77 03
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])