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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 39 schools and around 28,000 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


Are you enthusiastic about building a brand new IES school from the very beginning?

We are now recruiting the very best teachers to start a new IES school in Sigtuna that will open in August 2021.  We are searching for qualified teachers for a range of classes and subjects to help create a deeply meaningful and impactful working environment. Starting a school from the beginning means that you will be an influential part of creating the very foundation and traditions that the school will be based on for decades to come!   

We are looking for teachers who, like us, believe in giving students the opportunity to

realise their full potential, whatever their background. You must also be knowledgeable and  passionate about education. You will have the tools to create a calm, learning environment and differentiate your teaching to inspire all your students.  Furthermore, we are looking for teachers who are energetic, flexible and proactive.  

Teachers required: Swedish and English



Year/Grade 4 - 6:

- Class teachers 
- English 
- Swedish
- Swedish as a second language
- Mathematics 
- Science  
- Social Sciences
- Physical Education 
- Home Economics 
- Crafts (Wood/metal/textile)
- Modern Foreign Languages
- Technology 
- Special needs



We require:

- Current teaching license/registration with relevant higher education from outside

of Sweden or Swedish “lärarlegitimation” (TEFL/CELTA is not sufficient)

- English native speaker (Fluency in Swedish is not a requirement)

IES Sigtuna will be a F - 9 school (first year will be F - 8,  Kindergarten to Year 8) so we are looking for class teachers for F - 3 and subject teachers for Year 4 - 9.

Internationella Engelska Skolan Sigtuna will open in August 2021. It is a school where every student will be seen, heard and valued and where you will have the opportunity to make a difference in their lives. IES Sigtuna is situated in a newly created green area in the Sigtuna municipality and boasts the historic and beautiful town of Sigtuna. 

Internationella Engelska Skolan is a truly international school. We have staff and

students from all over the world contributing to a dynamic international atmosphere. Our

schools are bilingual with up to 50% of teaching in English and follow the Swedish

national curriculum.

We are currently recruiting all roles for the school.

Apply now, making sure to upload your resume and covering letter. Recruitment is ongoing and positions may be filled before the closing date, so apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to reading your application!