Vacant job

Ref: 20261627

Job Description

Welcome to Sorgenfriskolan! We are looking for a qualified German teacher to teach our students in grades 6-9. We are seeking someone who conducts creative and communicative teaching and finds strategies to reach every student and strengthen them in both knowledge development and personal growth. As a teacher at Sorgenfriskolan, you are not alone. You are part of a grade-level team of teachers where you all share mentorship for a specific grade level. The team plans and is responsible for the students' education and development, deciding on matters such as subject integration, project studies, or field trips for your classes.

The team's focus is on creating the best conditions for each student in a safe and trusting environment, enabling students to develop both academically and as individuals. In addition to working in grade-level teams, we also work in subject teams. You will be the sole German teacher, but you have skilled colleagues in Spanish and French to bounce ideas off of, and you can plan comprehensively and discuss the strategic approach to the subject. Naturally, there is also a student health team here consisting of special needs teachers, special educators, counselors, school nurses, and career counselors. They support and guide both students and educators and are appreciated sounding boards across all grade levels.

Qualifications

You, as the applicant, are a certified teacher with qualifications to teach German in grades 6-9. Previous experience as a teacher is considered an advantage. You have good insight into 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 to create study peace and a good learning environment for our students throughout their school day. You can develop your work based on evidence-based research and have knowledge of digital tools. Naturally, you have a professional attitude and work towards building good relationships with our students, their guardians, and all your colleagues at the school.

Apply now! Interviews will be held digitally via Teams on Tuesday, August 4th.

About the Workplace

Our vision is that every student succeeds at Sorgenfriskolan based on their prerequisites through high expectations, security, community, and joy. Located in central Malmö, Sorgenfriskolan is situated in a calm and pleasant environment. The school has two parallel streams in grades F-9 housed in a beautiful 1920s building. During the 2026/27 school year, approximately 540 students attend the school. The school works with collegial learning, and we have a special focus on values-based work and mathematics development. Teachers work in teams around each grade level, and the after-school care works in department teams. We work hard to offer a good and varied learning environment for the students. The school day should be characterized by a permissive climate with great respect for one another. Here, the student's development is at the center, and we start from the premise that everyone can succeed if we support them in the right way.

The Primary School Administration – the city's largest administration with approx. 80 schools, 6,300 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 gets 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 people 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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Job Information

Employment Type: Permanent

Scope: Part-time 60%

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 2026-08-10

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