Recreation Instructor

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group ("friskola") with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is through both Swedish and English, with English the language of the corridors. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at "Grundskolan" with 46 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.


More about the company and its schools can be found at www.engelska.se


Fritidspedagog for Internationella Engelska Skolan Skellefteå

IES Skellefteå is looking for a committed and knowledgeable Fritidspedagog to join our team in August 2024. This role entails planning and running leisure activities during breaks and after school, while also providing support in the classroom. This is your opportunity to work at a multicultural school in an international environment with a productive and encouraging team.

IES Skellefteå opened in 2019 and offers outstanding bilingual education to around 500 students between grades F-9, and fulfilling career opportunities for around 80 employees. 

At IES Skellefteå we are a team that pulls in the same direction. To enjoy working with us, you should share our belief in the importance of clear values, collegial learning and common routines and approaches.

About the position

Main duties include:

- Primarily working with the F-3 year groups
- Supporting and substituting lessons during the day
- Planning and organising Fritids activities before and after school

Who are you? 

- You have experience working with children in a professional capacity
- You have knowledge of and share the values ​​and ethos of the International English School*
- Fluent in English (speech and writing), knowledge of Swedish is an advantage
- You are passionate about development and a collegial approach
- You are enthusiastic, positive, committed and a cooperative team player, willing to go the extra mile for students and colleagues
- In addition to teaching meaningful and enjoyable lessons, you are well organised, take pride in your mentorship and other school duties
- You are an outstanding role model for our students

* For more information about our school, please see www.skelleftea.engelska.se

Our Fritids staff have a great deal of responsibility for our students' development, both knowledge-wise and socially, and therefore we want the applicant to be professional, persistent and creative in their professional practice. Furthermore, applicants should be qualified, flexible and work well in a team, as Fritids teachers and school teachers work together in grade-wise work teams during the school day. As a teacher in our Fritids activities, you receive benefits such as free pedagogical lunch and an afternoon snack “mellis” every day. The position begins August 2024 and is a full-time position, which becomes permanent after a 6 month probation period. 

Recruitment is ongoing, so send in your application (CV, cover letter and applicable qualifications) via our careers website as soon as possible.