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


Teacher in English, years 4-7; International English School in Växjö

1 place.

Our students master English in a safe and calm learning environment that is characterized by positive and high expectations. We follow Swedish school law and teach and set grades according to Lgr 22. Our teacher qualification is about 90% every year.

We are proud of our positive and multicultural school where almost half of the staff and students have an international background. This mix of cultures creates a fun and engaging workplace.

We are looking for a competent and enthusiastic teacher of English who wants to contribute to our pleasant workplace. As a person, you are an enterprising, positive, and reliable team player. You have qualifications in your subjects or are about to get them. Great emphasis is placed on personality and commitment.

The service:

- 100% employment
- Can lead to permanent employment
- Co-plans teaching and assessment with phase team’
- Mentoring of a maximum 16 students together with their mentor partner
- 34 hours frame time, (36.5 if you count lunch break) 1 hour per week for skills development or parent contact, 10 hours trust time
- Holiday service
- Collective agreement with ALMEGA

Support:

- Introduction training over the course of the year and 5 planning and training days together with all colleagues
- Information film and handbook on routines and IT systems
- Clear routines and leadership structure that supports the staff
- 1-year, well-structured mentorship of both prospective and newly qualified teachers

Offer:

- A brand new, purpose-built school with state of the art technology and resources
- Competitive wages in line with Växjö Municipality
- A strong leadership team; a transparent and supportive work environment
- We take care of our staff and offer a wide range of social activities, career opportunities and skills development
- Healthy, educational lunches every day

Application:

Send a personal letter and CV to: ben.owens.vaxjo@engelska.se

Write: "English Teaching Position" in the subject line.

Last application date is 2022-08-26. Interviews take place on an ongoing basis - the position may be filled before the ad expires.

Union representatives:

To be confirmed

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About IES & IES Växjö:

The Principal of the school is Ben Owens who first joined IES in 2017 as an Academic Coordinator. He started IES Växjö in 2022 and is the first Principal of this brand new school opening in August 2022. The school will have a maximum capacity of 600 students across years  F-9.

Internationella Engelska Skolan is a leading independent school group (independent school), reaching academic results far above average. It was founded in 1993 by Ms Barbara Bergström, a science teacher, originally from the US. Over 30,000 students are currently enrolled in our 43 schools around the country. Read more at https://engelska.se/careers/introduction-ies