Vacant job

Parkskolan is a municipal school covering grades 4–9, as well as an after-school program for grades 4–6. There are currently 350 students at the school. The school is located within a convenient walking distance from the center of Östersund and borders a park-like area. At Parkskolan, we work daily to develop our operations, among other things through collegial learning and relational leadership. You will work with colleagues with broad competence, where there are great opportunities for exchange and development.

We are now looking for you who have a good attitude and a great commitment to the students, and who want to make a difference in everyday life!

The temporary position is valid for the period from August 10, 2026, to June 18, 2027.

Responsibilities

At Parkskolan, we constantly strive to develop our operations with the student's development and learning at the center. Our work is characterized by collegial learning as well as relational and clear leadership based on cooperation, respect, and communication. At our school, you work with dedicated and competent colleagues, where opportunities for experience sharing and continuous development are always present.

We are now looking for a teacher with a strong desire to make a difference in the students' daily lives. In the role, you will teach English for grades 4–9. You will also share the supervision of a middle school class. The position gives you a broad and varied assignment with many interesting challenges.

At our school, you get the opportunity to work in a school that prioritizes cooperation and student well-being. We offer a safe and developing work environment with support from colleagues and school management. You will become part of a school that constantly works for improvement and development.

Competence

We are looking for you who have a teaching license according to Chapter 2, Section 16 of the Swedish Education Act and are qualified in English for grades 4–9. You have good pedagogical insight and are familiar with the school's mission and operations. You have good knowledge of Swedish, both in speech and writing.

It is meritorious if you are also qualified in additional subjects, for example, Swedish or mathematics.

We are looking for you!

You have clear leadership and the ability to capture and inspire the group you teach. It is of great importance that you can create good and safe relationships, set boundaries, and work independently. At the same time, the position places high demands on cooperation skills, as it involves close collaboration with students, colleagues, and guardians.

You are flexible, calm, and confident in your professional role, with the ability to make priorities with the student's best interest in focus. In recruitment, we place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Interviews will take place continuously during the application period.

Apply now!

How the recruitment process works

In this recruitment, we will ask you for an extract from the criminal record.

Interviews may take place continuously. We ask you to attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades and certificates do not need to be sent initially; we ask you to complete these if an interview becomes relevant.

Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to advertising and therefore declines calls from recruitment firms and advertising sales.

What do we offer?

Östersund Municipality offers benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance, or wellness hour. Through our benefits portal, you get access to independent pension advice as well as a range of discounts and offers. You can also get fast and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personal Support service. 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 young people means helping to build society and change our world, both globally and locally. It is important. For real. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.