Teacher Trainee/Vicarious Teacher at Vidhögeskolan in Varberg

We are Varberg Municipality, the employer who sees the potential in you. Here, you get to make a difference, both for others and for yourself. We are driven by the idea of simplifying people's daily lives and realizing their dreams. We do this through knowledge, innovative courage, and a forward-looking spirit. Welcome to contribute to our vision – to become the creative hub of the west coast.

The Preschool and Primary School Administration is one of Varberg Municipality's largest departments, with nearly 2,200 employees. Within our areas of operation – preschool, primary school, and child/student health services – we are here for children and students. Together, we shape the future.

Vidhögeskolan is located in Veddige, approximately 2 miles northeast of the central town of Varberg. The school accommodates 650 students in grades F-9. The school offers a varied outdoor environment and proximity to nature areas. Our smart students have formulated the following wishes for you: You should have a good relationship with us students, be able to explain things well, and have humor and patience with students who do not understand things immediately. You are welcome to be both fun and a bit firm.

2 Positions Available

Job Description

This is a position as a teacher trainee/vicarious teacher. With us, you play a central role in creating a safe, developmental, and motivating environment where we together create the best possible conditions for learning. By planning, conducting, and following up on your teaching, you provide students with the prerequisites to grow based on their unique needs and goals.

We offer a workplace where we together take responsibility for creating a sustainable working environment where both students and staff are given the prerequisites to grow.

Main responsibilities:

• Acting teacher in grades F-9 and after-school care.
• Lead and evaluate teaching based on steering documents and chosen didactic strategies.
• Meet each student in their knowledge progression and strengthen their creativity, curiosity, and self-esteem through professional leadership.
• Participate in our stimulating learning environments that encourage learning, participation, and student influence.
• Promote a holistic view of the student's school day through close collaboration with colleagues and guardians.
• Contribute to a formative approach in the pedagogical everyday life.

Qualifications

For us, it is important that you have a genuine commitment to the teaching profession and see it as a meaningful mission to make a difference for children and young people. You are a secure pedagogical leader who, with warmth and clarity, provides guidance and creates the structure required for a safe learning environment. Collaboration with colleagues is a prerequisite for success for you; you collaborate flexibly and without hierarchy to achieve common goals.

You are skilled at building relationships and create trusting contacts with both students and guardians. You have a good feel for the group, are flexible, possess didactic ability, and adapt your methods based on students' different needs, knowledge progression, and daily mood.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a teaching license with eligibility for teaching.
• Has the ability to base your teaching on proven experience and scientific grounds.
• Has good assessment skills to follow up on student development and give constructive feedback.
• Possesses clear planning skills to structure lessons and work areas.

Employment Terms

Salary: Monthly salary.
Employment type: Permanent position.
Duration: Permanent, start date: 2026-08-10. Start date according to agreement.

To ensure your application works correctly in our recruitment system, we ask all applicants, including internal candidates, to use their private email address when applying.

Varberg Municipality welcomes diversity and sees differences as a strength. We hope that you, as an applicant, can contribute with your background and competence. Welcome to read more about what it is like to work with us at: varberg.se/jobb (https://varberg.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete/till-dig-som-ska-borja-hos-oss)

Before employment with us, you need to show that you have the right to work in Sweden according to the Aliens Ordinance. This is done by proving citizenship in the EU/EEA or Switzerland, or by showing a work permit or exemption from it.

If you are offered employment within the Preschool and Primary School Administration, you are required to show an extract from the criminal record register before the employment contract comes into force. You can order the correct criminal record extract at the following link: polisen.se (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

The position is filled on the condition that it does not need to be taken over by permanent staff.