German Teacher, 12-16 year olds (year grades 7-9)

Welcome to an opportunity to work at our school: International English School in Jönköping, Sweden is now looking for a teacher of German, to work 50, 75 or 100%.
You will be part of a team of teachers and staff with a multicultural and international background where the working language is English. We are looking for a person who is flexible, enthusiastic and a good team player.


The position involves planning and teaching German in grades 7-9 (12-16 year olds). The teachers in the Modern Foreign Language department work as a group towards common goals. This means weekly team meetings, joint planning, shared resources and developing the subject through collegial professional development. It is important that students receive the same teaching, grading and standrds.
More about working conditions
This is a regular teaching position with regular school holidays. We have collective employment agreements with the Swedish unions LF, LR and Almega.
Our salaries are competitive. The staff receives a 'free' pedagogical lunch every day. We take care of our staff and offer a number of voluntary social gatherings to build and maintain a strong team. There are well-structured career opportunities and well-organized professional development.


About who we are looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher in German, those with qualifications are prioritised but we welcome all applications. Being a team player is just as important as being positive and constructive.
Start date by appointment August or later 2021. Newly graduated teachers are welcome to apply for the position.
Language
Excellent working knowledge of German; Good knowledge of English, no knowledge of Swedish required.
The school:
We are truly an international school - half of our staff and more than half of our students come from countries other than Sweden
We follow the Swedish curriculum, which gives teachers professional freedom to think and decide for themselves
Committed and qualified teachers who do the little extra for each other
Teaching time of a maximum of 18 hours per week. Support time is included
We have a Learning Enviroment Team that supports teachers to develop a positive environment in both classrooms and corridors
Through "tough love", students learn respect, responsibility, how to behave and how to develop their character
We are a school that focuses on more than just tests, results and paperwork - students need to be prepared for future independent studies and future jobs.
We offer a pleasant work environment with positive and constructive colleagues. You can count on the support of a strong leadership team.



Additional instructions for the application
Please attach your CV and a personal letter marked "GERMAN" to jobs.jonkoping@engelska.se
Interviews are booked on an ongoing basis during July and the position can be filled before the advertising period expires.