Vacant job

Ref: 20261457

Job Description

We are now looking for a Year 3 teacher for Höjaskolan!

You will be part of a team of teachers where you will jointly plan and be responsible for the students' education and development, as well as decide on any needs for subject integration or project studies in your classes. Your focus will be on creating the best conditions for each student in a safe and trusting environment. You will teach students in Year 3, primarily in the subjects of Swedish, Swedish as a Second Language, and Social Studies, where you will educate and support the students in their social and academic development. You will challenge students to take initiative, develop their interests, and take responsibility for themselves and others.

Your role also includes being a mentor for one of the classes. As a mentor, you have specific responsibility for a group of students, giving you the opportunity to follow their academic development and personal maturity more closely. You will have very close collaboration with your colleague who is the mentor for the other class.

Qualifications

We are looking for a certified primary school teacher with qualifications for Years F-3, specializing in Swedish, Swedish as a Second Language, or Social Studies. It is an advantage if you are qualified in multiple subjects. You should have documented experience working with students at the group level in lower primary school. It is an advantage if you have previously administered the national tests in Year 3. You must communicate at a high level in Swedish, both orally and in writing.

At Höjaskolan, teamwork is important. We strive to utilize every employee's competence. We are looking for you who have the students in focus and are accustomed to adapting teaching based on the students' different needs.

You need to have a secure leadership style based on the belief that every student can succeed. You should also find it easy to collaborate with different professions to increase students' opportunities in school and for the future. You have good insight into and knowledge of the school's governing documents and can use them effectively in your daily work. Furthermore, you have good didactic and pedagogical skills and can therefore lead and organize your work to create study peace and a good learning environment for our students throughout their school day. You have a particular ability to improve students' academic results and a strong interest in developing teaching.

We welcome your application!

About the Workplace

Höjaskolan is a two-stream F-9 school on the outskirts of Malmö with a broad catchment area. The F-3 teaching team is well-knit and works with GUA (Review, Evaluation, Action) to develop teaching. You will be trained in "Höjaspelet," which is a program integrated into regular teaching based on positive reinforcement. We believe that collegial exchange in the classroom regarding a common student group stimulates collegial learning.

The Primary School Administration – the city's largest administration with approximately 80 schools, 6,500 employees, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for everyone. Here we want to grow, develop, and challenge each other in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for the best school for every student!

Malmö City's operations are organized into 14 administrations. Our common mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with the residents 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.

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Information about the position

Employment type: Fixed-term contract until 2027-06-16

Scope: Full-time

Number of positions: 1

Start date: 2026-08-10

Other

Please note that Malmö City has removed the personal cover letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, for a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you applying for a job with us. Your answers will become an important part of our selection work.

According to the School Act, a certificate of no objection from the Police Authority's criminal record and suspicion register is required for employment in preschool, school, and school-age care. To protect your personal integrity, we ask you not to attach your extract from the criminal record and suspicion register to your application to us. If it becomes relevant for the position you are applying for, we will request this later in the process. If you want to be prepared, the extract can be downloaded here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/

Malmö City 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 the residents of Malmö.

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