PYP teacher at the International School of Älmhult

What if you could get - not everything - but a lot. A stimulating job, a beautiful and functional accommodation at a reasonable cost, the land around the corner and close to town. But above all, a little extra time on home, interests and family. And of course security.

It may be possible - in Älmhult.

Here you can combine the smaller local scale with a unique international atmosphere and a global economy. In Älmhult it is easy to live with close to a lot. With good transport links is also easy to commute.

ARBETSUPPGIFTER
The International School of Älmhult has grown rapidly since it opened in 2000 and has a current population of over 160 students. Situated in Älmhult in southern Sweden it is a state school with support from Ikea of Sweden. The local area, which has a population of approx. 15 600, is peaceful and situated in an attractive area with nearby lakes and forests. The small town of Växjö is easily reached by either rail or road, as are other large cities in the region and the Continent. The school was authorised for The International Baccalaureate`s Primary Years Programme in May 2003 and for The Middle Years Programme in May 2009. The school is international and has a friendly atmosphere. The classes are small and all lessons are given in English.

The tasks for this post will be to:
- be responsible for teaching a PYP class (age 6-11 years)
- undertake all teaching responsibilities as outlined by IBO and the school
- attend meetings required
- complete documentation as required

The language of instruction is English, therefor the applicant must have a good spoken and written English. The applicant must be flexible and be able to respond to the needs of a changing team within a growing workplace. You must be excited by the development of the school and be able to think independently to make good decisions. Our schools is multi cultural and you must have an intrest in working in an International environment with different cultures. Collaboration is a key word in our school.



KVALIFIKATIONER
The successful applicant will have adequate level of education (university or similar) with teaching qualifications. We are looking for a member of staff with IBO teaching experience and who has attended appropriate IBO courses.