Vacant job

Västerås Municipality has removed the cover letter from the application process. We do this to achieve a better and more fair recruitment process. When you submit your application, you will be asked to answer a number of questions that will become an important part of our selection work.

Do you want to try working in preschool, school, or adapted school forms? We offer a fixed-term position where you gain valuable experience in a learning environment. A great chance to test if the profession suits you while making a difference for children and students every day.

Your responsibilities

As a substitute teacher, you can work in preschools, preschool classes, after-school centers, grades 1-9 in comprehensive schools, and upper secondary schools.

In the role of a preschool substitute, you participate in daily tasks such as gatherings, pedagogical meals, planned activities, singing and story times, and outdoor play. Practical tasks like washing dishes, wiping tables, and preparing or clearing away after meals are also part of the job. In this role, it is important that you focus on working based on the needs of the facility and are flexible in meeting these needs.

In preschool classes, after-school centers, grades 1-9, and upper secondary school, you may work as a resource teacher in a class for one or several students. You should also be prepared to be booked as a resource in adapted comprehensive schools and within our special education groups. Here, you work with supporting and motivating children and students with intellectual disabilities in their learning and social interactions.

Your qualifications

Requirements for one of the following:

• A vocational degree from the Upper Secondary School program for Children and Leisure, or equivalent completed studies in adult education for Children and Leisure according to the Swedish National Agency for Education's criteria of at least 1,300 credits.
• A passed Swedish upper secondary education or another education equivalent to Swedish upper secondary education, combined with previous experience in pedagogical work or other work with children/young adults in need of support, which the employer deems relevant.

If you have education such as student assistant, teacher assistant, or resource teacher, we consider this a merit for the position. Previous experience working in preschools/schools/adapted school forms is viewed positively. Great importance is placed on your personal suitability for the assignment. You have the ability to meet children of all ages, motivate them in their learning, create understanding, and take initiative. You are flexible and enjoy collaborating but have no problem working independently. In stressful situations, you remain calm and always strive for high quality in your work and interaction with children/students. To function in the role of a substitute, you must be able to adapt to routines that differ between workplaces.

You must be at least 18 years old. You must speak and write Swedish fluently. This is because, as an hourly substitute, you play an important role in supporting children's language and communication development and ensuring they can use the language in a rich and nuanced way.

Does this sound like something for you? We welcome your application!

What we offer

Working as a substitute at the Substitute Agency gives you the opportunity to build valuable contacts and create networks for the future. With warmth and respect, we show initiative in both big and small matters. Our differences are our strength, and you can be confident that here you can be your best self.

We live our values in our interactions with each other and those we serve. Every day, all year round, we ensure that Västerås functions. Together with your approx. 11,500 colleagues around the city, you have Sweden's most important job and become part of something bigger! You are never alone, and together we are Västerås Municipality.

Please visit the link below to read more about the process and what it is like to be an employee at the Substitute Agency.

Work as a substitute - Västerås (#)

Practical information

The Substitute Agency's mission is to recruit and provide hourly staff from 1 day up to 2 months and 29 days for Västerås Municipality's school operations. Through us, you have the opportunity to be booked for assignments of varying lengths, with a minimum booking of three hours. This depends on the needs of the facilities and how much availability you indicate. You get the opportunity to work in many different facilities and are matched against assignments based on your area of competence. We supply substitutes for all of Västerås Municipality's school operations.

In our work tool, Timepool, you register the days you can work. You are matched against assignments based on your area of competence and can be booked at workplaces located both centrally in Västerås and in the countryside. Working hours may vary, and bookings with short notice may occur, so it is an advantage if you have Västerås as your base.

Other information

Please attach your upper secondary school grades, certificates from early childhood education programs, or other education that proves you meet the requirement profile when you submit your application.

To allow us to assess your experience correctly, you must state the year and month for each employment in your CV, along with a short description of the tasks. Without this information, we cannot make a correct assessment of your competence and experience.

In this recruitment, you must provide a certificate of no criminal record (extract from the criminal record). You can order and receive this digitally for the fastest processing.

We always take references, and during the interview, we will ask you to provide contact details for two references. If you have been employed by Västerås Municipality, we always take a reference from this workplace.

During the interview, you must also prove your citizenship. You can do this with a passport or alternatively a certificate of residence together with an ID document. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you must show that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after verification of the work permit, as required by the Aliens Ordinance.

All offers regarding recruitment and advertising assistance are declined.

Employment type: Fixed-term employment.