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At Malmö Latinskola, we are looking for a violin teacher with a focus on both folk music and classical music. This is a temporary position (15%) for the academic year 2026/27 (20260810 - 20270618). Join us and help shape the future of Malmö's residents and society.

Job Description

As a subject teacher for violin on the Arts Programme, you are responsible for helping students develop skills in playing their instrument, communicating, and collaborating with others in musical contexts, as well as teaching knowledge about music and musical styles. You contribute with drive, energy, and motivational efforts to ensure students develop their instrumental skills. The role also includes concert activities with the students.

Furthermore, you work to help students reach their full potential – both academically and socially. You support, motivate, and stimulate each student to meet the knowledge requirements based on their individual prerequisites. Your duties include planning, teaching, assessment, as well as evaluating and developing the pedagogical activities in accordance with the school's governing documents.

We are a learning organization that promotes knowledge exchange, where you will find yourself in an environment characterized 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 quality and development work at the school.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Teaching certification
• Qualification to teach violin at the upper secondary level
• Very good subject knowledge and practical experience in playing folk music on the violin, as well as extensive knowledge of the classical violin repertoire
• Experience using digital tools for communication and pedagogy
• Good understanding of the school's goals and governing documents
• Very good proficiency in Swedish, both spoken and written.

Merits:

• Qualification to teach other subjects
• Experience teaching violin
• 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 teaching to the students' and group's prerequisites and prior knowledge through a creative approach and very strong pedagogical skills.

Your working style is characterized by good structure, and you prioritize and organize tasks efficiently. Additionally, 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 be curious, show mutual respect, have a desire to learn, and 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 expression, alongside dedicated 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: Temporary position during the period 2026-08-10 - 2027-06-18

Extent: 15%

Number of positions: 1

Start date: 2026-08-10

In this recruitment, we apply continuous selection, but the position will be filled only after the last application date.

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 Education Act, an extract from the police criminal record 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)

Note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal cover 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 as a job seeker. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

The City of Malmö strives for 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.