Do you want to become our new colleague? Music Teacher at Nykyrka School in Motala

In Motala, Östergötland's water town, we are open, proud, and innovative. Our municipality is the right place to contribute, develop, and thrive. With a responsible mission, we adapt to changes and act to develop a sustainable water town life in Motala Municipality.

Together we make life better!

We like you – and we help you to develop. Our vision is for children and adults to develop together into creative, positive individuals who choose joy in life. Therefore, we offer a broad and deep operation where we give you the opportunities, regardless of what your goals are. Motala should be an attractive and innovative part of the Östergötland region where it is easy to live and work. This is also our driving force within the Education Administration.

About the Operation

The primary school/adapted primary school operation is part of the Education Administration. The operation covers 21 primary schools as well as adapted primary school, with a total of approximately 4,500 students. Four of the primary schools are upper secondary schools, while the others, with a few exceptions, cover grades F-6. The operation also includes after-school centers.

Nykyrka School

Nykyrka is a small, family-friendly rural school with approximately 90 students (grades F-6 and after-school care). The school has nature close by, and the schoolyard features football fields, large play areas, and its own mini-golf course.

Here, students and staff meet in a safe environment with small classes and close relationships, where every student is seen.

We work across grade and professional boundaries, which creates good conditions for collaboration and a holistic approach to students' learning and development.

For the autumn term, we are investing in a development project focused on early interventions and increased equal opportunities for success in school.

The school has a well-organized and dedicated Student Health Team (SHT) that collaborates closely with both teachers and after-school staff. Together, we work preventively and supportively with students' well-being and development.

Our after-school center is functional and appreciated, with many students choosing to stay. The educators are engaged and creative and work actively with safety, community, and learning.

At Nykyrka School, there is a strong "we" feeling. All educators collaborate and support each other in daily life. We also work actively with the work environment, including joint well-being activities for staff, and strive to be a workplace where one thrives, develops, and feels pride.

About the Position

1 position(s).

We are looking for an engaged music teacher for teaching in grades 1–6 at 20%.

The position involves working with the school's music education in close collaboration with other staff and based on the curriculum (Lgr22).

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate music education for students in grades 1–6.
• Teach basic musical elements such as singing, rhythm, movement, and instrumental play.
• Introduce students to different music genres, forms of expression, and cultural contexts.
• Stimulate students' creativity and creation through practical and aesthetic working methods.
• Assess and document students' knowledge development in accordance with regulatory documents.
• Participate in the school's joint activities, such as theme days, graduations, and performances.
• Collaborate with colleagues regarding students' learning and the school's development work.

Requirements

• Access to a dedicated music room.
• Good access to instruments and equipment.
• Scheduled planning time is included in the position.
• Teaching is based on the Swedish National Agency for Education's curriculum (Lgr22).

Development Opportunities

There is an opportunity to expand the position through work within the school's after-school center.

Qualifications

• Teacher education with a specialization in music or equivalent competence.
• Ability to adapt teaching to students' different needs and prerequisites.
• Good collaboration skills and a professional attitude.
• Interest in working with younger students' musical development.
• Organization skills: You organize and plan your work well, work according to a clear process where you finish what you start, set timeframes, and meet deadlines.

Employment Terms

• Salary form: Hourly wage.
• Employment type: Fixed-term employment.
• Duration: Start date: August 12, End date: 2026-12-31.
• Working hours: Working hours are scheduled and vary depending on teaching in different classes and grades (grades 1–6). There is an opportunity for increased working hours through work in the after-school center.

Read more about our benefits and working in Motala Municipality at motala.se/arbete (https://www.motala.se/arbete).

To read more about the municipality in general, you can visit motala.se (https://www.motala.se).

Appointment is subject to due decisions.

Please respect that we decline all direct contact from staffing and recruitment agencies with which we do not have agreements, as well as sellers of additional job advertisements.