Vacant job

Ref: 20261575

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for a skilled and driven teacher who wants to make a real difference! We are seeking a teacher for Grade F (preschool class). You will teach exclusively in Grade F, and mentoring duties are included in the position. You will be part of both a grade-level team and our broader Grades F-3 team. In addition to class teachers, special education teachers, lead teachers, resource teachers, and the after-school center staff are part of the team supporting our students.

You will plan, implement, and follow up on teaching together with the goal that all students achieve the curriculum goals in all subjects during their compulsory school years. You will also play a key role in our development work focused on reading and language-enhancing initiatives.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are a certified compulsory school teacher for Grades F-3 in all subjects. Previous experience as a teacher and/or eligibility for additional grade levels are meritorious. You are well-organized, self-directed, and have an investigative approach to evaluating the effects of your teaching together with colleagues and students. As a person, you are positive, curious, and collaborative.

In the classroom, you demonstrate clear leadership and are skilled at building good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. You have a good understanding of and knowledge of the school's governing documents and can use them effectively in your daily work. Furthermore, you have strong didactic and pedagogical skills, allowing you to lead and organize your work and create a positive learning environment. Prior experience with reading and writing instruction is meritorious.

We welcome your application!

About the Workplace

Since the summer of 2023, Värner Rydénskolan F-6 and Värner Rydénskolan 7-9 have been divided into two school units that share facilities, administration, and school leadership. Both units are two-stream. In total, we have approximately 400 wonderful children and students who do their best every day to develop and learn together with us adults! The after-school center has two departments with a total of approximately 100 enrolled children. We are two resource-rich schools with our own special education groups, several lead teachers, El Sistema programs, driven and engaged staff, and a competent and strong student health service. Together, we create a holistic environment around our students where development and learning are always in focus. We also have a School IF sports association and established collaborations with local sports clubs. Here, you will find students with a great passion for learning and curiosity about life, as well as engaged colleagues who work with heart and great professionalism to create the best school for every student every day.

The Compulsory School Administration – the city's largest administration with approx. 80 schools, 6,500 employees, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for everyone. Here, we want to grow, develop, and challenge ourselves 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 until 2026-12-22

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. This is done to create a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience for you as a job seeker. Your answers will be an important part of our selection work.

According to the Education Act, a certificate of good conduct (extract from the police's criminal and suspicion register) is required for employment in preschool, school, and school-age childcare. To protect your personal integrity, we ask that you do not attach your extract from the criminal and suspicion register to your application to us. If relevant for the position you are applying for, we will request this later in the process. If you wish to be prepared, the extract can be obtained here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ (https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/)

Malmö City strives for its 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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