Vacant job

Markaryd Municipality is a nature-rich and well-maintained border region in Småland, where people and businesses grow and develop in a creative and sustainable environment. Our mission is to create good conditions for all citizens, visitors, and business operators in our municipality. Collaboration with the non-profit sector and business life is therefore an important part of our development work. As an employer, we want to see and seize opportunities. This creates the potential to build and develop the municipality together, for it is precisely together that we make each other better. Commitment, trust, togetherness – these are our core values, and we take them very seriously. Here you will find competent and engaged colleagues and managers. As our employee, we believe in you, support you in your mission, and welcome you to become part of a positive community.

Markaryd Municipality is looking for a Swedish/Social Studies Teacher who wants to join our wonderful teaching team at Markaryd School. You will be responsible for teaching Swedish and Social Studies in grades 7–9. The position may also include acting as a mentor. Through your engagement, you will contribute to the school's development and the overall operation. You place great importance on building relationships with students to nurture their curiosity, imagination, and drive.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is:

• A certified teacher with qualifications in Swedish and Social Studies.
• Familiar with the school's mission and governing documents, and able to translate these into practice together with students and other educators.

Who are you?

As a person, you have the ability to base your approach on each student's needs and prerequisites, and you are a clear leader and a mature role model. You find it easy to collaborate, build relationships, and maintain clear dialogue with students, guardians, and colleagues. You see possibilities and solutions rather than obstacles. Furthermore, you remain calm and confident in pressured and difficult situations. You can balance the demands placed on you and make well-founded decisions even under time pressure.

About the Position

• Employment type: Fixed-term contract (Substitute)
• Scope: 80% during the autumn semester
• Start date: August

The selection process will be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Other Information

According to the Swedish Education Act, extracts from the police record must be presented by individuals before they are employed in preschool activities, school, and school-age care.

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