Teacher for Grades F-3

We are looking for a certified class teacher for Year 3.

International English School (IES) in Jönköping is a bilingual school for grades F-9, with the majority of teaching in F-3 conducted in Swedish.

We offer a safe, structured, and inspiring learning environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, both academically and socially.

We are looking for you who is an organized, engaged, and flexible team player. As part of our dynamic work team, you will contribute to planning, developing, and evaluating teaching to create the best conditions for students' learning and development.

Are you the one we are looking for?

• You are fluent in Swedish, both spoken and written.
• You have a teaching degree with a focus on work in lower secondary school / F-3.
• You enjoy collaborating in teams and creating a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• You are curious about and inspired by IES ethos and values.

IES is founded on three core pillars:

1. Bilingualism – We teach in both English and Swedish to prepare our students for an increasingly global world.
2. A safe and orderly environment – We value self-discipline, respect, and good relationships to create a calm and secure place where all students can focus on learning.
3. High and positive expectations – We believe that all students can succeed with the right support and guidance. Therefore, we set high standards for both ourselves and our students, while offering support and encouragement.

We follow the Swedish School Act, teach according to Lgr 22, and work in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. As part of our team, you will collaborate closely with the safety team, the leadership team, and student health professionals – special education teachers, counselors, and school nurses.

We are proud of our multicultural school where almost half of both staff and students have an international background. This cultural diversity creates a stimulating and engaging work environment.

The Position

• Scope: 100% employment
• Employment type: Regular employment leading to permanent employment
• Start date: August 2026 or as agreed. Begins with a few introduction days.
• Teaching: Joint planning of teaching and assessment with your year group team
• Mentorship: Responsibility for a class
• Terms of employment: Holiday service with collective agreement via ALMEGA

We offer

• Introduction: 3 extra days of introduction for new employees and 5 planning and training days together with colleagues in August
• Support and structure: Clear routines, leadership structure, and support from school management
• Mentorship: A structured mentorship program for both new and experienced teachers
• Salary and benefits: Competitive salary in line with Jönköping Municipality
• Work environment: Transparent and supportive work environment with a strong leadership team
• Social community: A good range of social activities, career opportunities, and competence development
• Benefits: Healthy and pedagogical lunches every day

Application

• Send your personal letter and CV to: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]). Do not send the application elsewhere as it risks being missed.
• Write only: "Teacher for Grades F-3" in the subject line.
• Last application date: 2026/07/31
• Interviews are held continuously and the position may be filled before the application period ends.

About IES & IES Jönköping

The principal of the school is Simon Varley, who started at IES in 2003 as a science teacher and founded IES Jönköping in 2009. The school currently has 850 students and 120 employees from grades F-9.

International English School, founded in 1993 by Barbara Bergström, is a leading independent school organization with over 30,000 students in 44 schools across Sweden. Read more at: www.engelska.se (http://www.engelska.se)

International English School (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 46 schools and around 30,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden, this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.