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Are you a passionate educator who loves to make a difference? Then you might be the one we are looking for! We are seeking a Home Economics Teacher who wants to become part of our fantastic team. At Torvallaskolan, you are offered exciting assignments, work in modern facilities, and opportunities for development.

Torvallaskolan is a lower secondary school (grades 7-9) with approximately 235 students. Our school is an inspiring workplace where we put the student at the center. Everyone should feel included, responsible, respected, and safe. At Torvallaskolan, we have a positive view of students and high expectations of each other. We use a language-developing approach in all operations and take our roles as adult role models very seriously. Our goal is to create a good operation with a high level of knowledge and great social competence, together with parents and students, giving our students the best prerequisites for succeeding in life. Together, we can make a difference every day.

Your new job

You will be part of a team of teachers where you together plan and are responsible for the students' education and development. There will be an experienced and skilled subject colleague whom you collaborate closely with, and you will share classes in half-classes in two separate rooms for Home Economics. Your focus is on creating the best conditions for each student in a safe and trusting environment. You support students in their social and academic development. You challenge students to take initiative, develop their interests, and take responsibility for themselves and others.

In your assignment, it may also become relevant to provide guidance/counseling to some of our students. In your role as a guide/counselor, you have specific responsibility for a group of students, through which you get the opportunity to follow their academic development and personal maturity more closely. As a guide, you inform and keep the student's guardians updated on the student's academic development through regular development meetings.

Common tasks

• Plan and conduct teaching according to the curriculum.
• Collaborate with the work team regarding teaching.
• Grade students.
• Document in the operational system.
• Create a good environment for learning.

Your qualifications

• Licens as a Home Economics teacher, preferably with a subject combination such as English or Swedish. Based on your license and experience, we will assemble a position that suits you and the needs of the operation.
• Good knowledge of the school's steering documents and the ability to implement them in daily work.
• You are computer literate, and it is meritorious if you have worked with digital systems aimed at schools.
• Good Swedish language skills, both spoken and written.
• Previous experience within the school sector is meritorious.
• Previous professional experience is meritorious.

We are looking for you!

You who have clear leadership in the classroom and the ability to capture and inspire the group you teach. You have a good understanding of people's differences and relate to them in a listening and flexible way in teaching and school life. You create good relationships and collaborate well with the contacts that occur in your professional role. We place great emphasis on personal qualities for the position.

Start date: 2026-08-12

How the recruitment process works

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

Interviews may take place on an ongoing basis. We want you to attach a CV and a cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent. 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 agencies and advertising sales.

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 hour. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and a range of discounts and offers. You can also get 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 Child and Education

Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and young people is about 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.