Teacher, English

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 43 schools and around 30,000 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


Would you like to join a team of international professionals in creating a calm and safe, bilingual learning environment, where teachers can teach and students can learn? Then IES Värmdö might be the perfect place for you!

IES Värmdö opened its doors in August 2021 with 2 parallel classes from Kindergarten to Year 7. We will continue to grow over the coming years until we have Kindergarten to Year 9. We are located in the Charlottendal neighbour of Värmdö, close to Gustavsberg Hamn and Centrum. We are easy to commute to from the city with a bus stop directly outside the school. 

In the 2022/23 Academic Year we will continue to grow and are looking for an exceptional Senior level English teacher, teaching our students English in Years 6-8 (ages 12-14). 

Main duties include:

- Monitor progress and effectiveness of classroom practice and evaluate and modify as necessary
- Provide a stimulating classroom environment for effective teaching and learning
- Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom
- Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of students
- Maintain good order and discipline among students, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policies
- Mentorship of students is included in this position as well.

Please be aware that this role MAY have the potential to be the Head of Department for Languages; based on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. 

You should be a qualified teacher who is fluent in English as this will be your main teaching language; for the Head of Department position we would expect several years of teaching experience in English, preferably from the Swedish education system. You should also be passionate about providing excellent education in a safe and calm environment for all students. Finally, as the atmosphere of the school is heavily international, you should be excited by the chance and prospects of working in an international environment and community with colleagues from all over the world!

If you are interested in the position please upload your CV here to the careers database. With any further questions please feel free to contact Mr Brayden Scarlett, at brayden.scarlett.varmdo@engelska.se