Vacant job

Norra School is a preschool to grade 3 school with approximately 140 students. We work in teams and actively engage in collegial learning. The teaching in the school and the after-school center is based on the values, mission, and overarching goals and guidelines outlined in parts 1 and 2 of the Swedish National Curriculum. Our school is an inspiring workplace where we put the student at the center. Everyone should feel included, responsible, and secure. At Norra School, we have a positive view of students and high expectations. We take our roles as adult role models seriously. Collegial learning is central to everyone at the school; we learn from and with each other to develop our operations. Our goal is to create a good operation together with parents and students, featuring a high level of knowledge and strong social competence, giving our students the best prerequisites for success in life. Together, we can make a difference every day.

Your new job

Do you want to lay the foundation for students' future learning? As a lower secondary school teacher (grades 1-3), you are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on teaching that sparks curiosity, a love for learning, and develops students' knowledge. You create a safe and inclusive learning environment where every student is given the opportunity to succeed based on their own prerequisites. The role includes close collaboration with colleagues, student health services, and guardians to promote students' learning and development.

Common tasks

• Teaching
• Planning and follow-up
• Collaboration between home and school, colleagues, and the Student Health Team (SHT).

Your qualifications

Requirements

• Teaching certification
• Certificate of good conduct (extract from the criminal record)

Merits

• Valid driver's license (Category B)
• Experience working in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas or a multilingual environment.

We are looking for you who

• sees the big picture and considers the broader perspective. You understand your role but always prioritize the best interests of the entire operation in your actions and decisions.
• leads and motivates others to achieve common goals.
• creates engagement and involvement.
• works towards goals and adapts your approach when goals change.
• builds contacts and maintains relationships.

How the recruitment process works

In this recruitment process, we will ask you for a certificate of good conduct. Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We ask that you attach your CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades and certificates do not need to be sent initially; we ask you to provide these if an interview is scheduled.

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What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html (https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html)

About the Department of Children and Education

Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and youth means being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here, we work with preschools, primary schools, and adapted primary schools.