Vacant job

One thing is certain: with us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps children read their first words, the after-school staff member who creates laughter after school hours, the childcare worker who watches someone grow every day, and the librarian who brings literature close to life. Together, we fight for knowledge, meaning-making, and a joyful everyday life for children and young people. There is something beautiful in that. Do you also want to work for the future in Kiruna Municipality? Come and become part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration.

We are now looking for you who are proactive, independent, and thrive working in teams to achieve common goals. With a focus on students' development and learning, you will create an inspiring and positive environment together with us.

What We Offer:

• An extra month's salary for certified teachers, paid after 12 months of employment
• Opportunity to rent apartments in the mountains
• Free fitness at various facilities up to 5,000 SEK/year
• Kiruna Card – a bus pass enabling travel and commuting throughout the municipality at a favorable annual fee
• Opportunities for a rich leisure life

We look forward to hearing from you!

Number of positions: 1

Responsibilities

As a teacher at Högalidskolan, you will work closely with your teaching team, student health team, principal, and other school staff. You are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on pedagogical work based on the school's guidelines and the students' needs. You will establish good collaboration with guardians and actively participate in the school's development work.

Requirements & Qualifications

We are looking for a certified teacher for grades 4–6 in English. You work well in collaboration with students and colleagues, are independent, proactive, and goal-oriented. You view collegial learning as a prerequisite for student development and look forward to working together in teams toward common goals with a focus on the students. Personal suitability is highly valued.

Please attach your degree certificate and teaching license to your application. Also specify which subjects you are qualified to teach, along with any other information you consider important.

Criminal Record Check

In accordance with the Act on Suitability Control, you must be able to present an extract from the police's criminal record register upon employment. Order this directly when submitting your application via the link: Police Criminal Record Register (https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623).

Employment Type & Start Date

Employment type: Permanent
Start date: Autumn Term 2026

Values & Work Environment

To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality's common value base where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are key. We offer a pleasant work environment, stimulating tasks, and a good balance between work and leisure.

We offer numerous benefits, including free fitness at various facilities up to 5,000 SEK/year, mountain cabin rentals, and salary exchange for extra days off. We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength. We welcome employees from all backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time work as a right and part-time work as an opportunity.

Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages.

Salary & Collective Agreements

Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated salaries. If you advance in the recruitment process, a relevant salary range will be presented at the interview. We recommend reading information about our collective agreements, local agreements, and employer benefits before your interview: Kiruna Municipality as an Employer (https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html).

Kiruna Municipality has selected media for this recruitment and therefore declines contact with advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services.