Vacant job

Passionate Social Studies Teacher for Svanberga School!

At Norrtälje Municipality, we are proud to be part of society's democratic foundation and an integral part of our residents' important daily lives. In our broad operations, driven by our knowledge and experience, we share a common drive – we want to enable people and opportunities to grow. We are proud of each other and how we together enrich the lives of our residents.

Passionate Social Studies Teacher for Svanberga School – where development meets security. Do you dream of working at a school where students are curious, colleagues are supportive, and nature is just outside the door? Now you have the chance to become an important part of our journey forward – with your heart in teaching and your eyes on the future.

About the position

We are looking for you who are a certified Social Studies teacher (grades 6–9) and who, with engagement, creativity, and warmth, want to teach our students in grades 6–9. The position is a 100% temporary assignment starting on August 26, 2026.

With us, you get more than just a classroom – you get an entire environment where collaboration, innovation, and a student focus permeate every day. You plan and conduct teaching, act as a mentor, and work closely with colleagues to develop student learning according to the school's goals and visions.

We are looking for an inspiring educator who wants to make a difference – every day.

About the workplace

Svanberga School is beautifully located by Lake Erken, a short drive north of Norrtälje. Here, 450 students and a dedicated staff team meet in an environment where security, curiosity, and high ambitions go hand in hand. Both students and adults grow here. We believe in the power of collegial learning, and that joy, clarity, and respect create the best conditions for development. Here, you get to help build the school of the future – in the present.

How we work

• We have high expectations – of both ourselves and our students.
• We are proud of our strong pedagogical competence and our shared learning.
• Reading development and individual adaptation are at the center of our work.
• We have good competence in NPF (Neurodevelopmental Disorders) and differentiated teaching.
• There is peace, joy, and collaboration here – something both students and staff appreciate.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who:

• Are a certified teacher in Social Studies for grades 7–9. (Eligibility for grades 4–6 is a plus!)
• Are passionate about motivating and inspiring students in their learning.
• Have strong relational competence and enjoy collaboration.
• Are flexible, solution-focused, and positive – even when it is challenging.
• Are accustomed to using digital learning tools and have good ICT skills.
• Express yourself clearly in speech and writing, and see communication as a key to success.
• Adapt your teaching to students' needs – with a focus on participation and variation.

Do you want to be part of a school that takes the development of both students and teachers very seriously – and where job satisfaction is palpable? Then we hope you apply!

What employees say

"What I think is unique here is the well-being and community among the colleagues." – Sofia Ekstrand, Teacher with a special pedagogical assignment

"Here at Svanberga, you are part of something bigger, a spirit. Everyone knows everyone, and everyone feels needed regardless of their role at the school. We staff have a unique relationship with the students, which means we care and want to work together to achieve the best possible knowledge development. Every student is allowed to be themselves and is seen without other children questioning their personality." – Johan Gustafsson, Teacher

Employment type, scope, and start

• Employment type: Temporary assignment (Fixed-term employment)
• Scope: Full-time (100%)
• Start date: August 26, 2026, to December 22, 2026 (Duration approx. 3–6 months)

Selection and interviews take place continuously during the advertising period – so don't wait with your application.

For this role, the starting salary is normally between 40,000 - 45,000 SEK depending on experience and competence.

We have a large selection of benefits related to activities, well-being, insurance, pension, remote work, and vacation: Our Benefits (#)

Norrtälje Municipality is part of a Finnish administrative area, and we view it positively if you speak Finnish or know one of the minority languages or another language.

About us

We are Norrtälje – a municipality where old traditions meet new ideas. Where the proximity to magnificent nature and city pulse is within reach.

Here we are just over 3,400 employees who work every day to ensure that our just over 66,000 residents can live in a safe and healthy society. Here we want to make room for different perspectives, thoughts, and needs. We want to help each other and share lessons, successes, and joy while we develop Norrtälje Municipality together.

Read more about our value base The Resident First - Equal Value for All - High Expectations and our vision We shall be the most attractive and safe place to live, work, and visit.

More about Norrtälje Municipality as an employer can be read here: Our Offer (#) (here you will also find information about salary setting, collective agreements, etc.). Get to know some of our employees: Meet Our Employees (#)