Teacher, Home Economics

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 37 schools and around 26,800 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


Home Economic for years 4-9/ Lärare i hemkunskap för årskurs 4-9 IES Södertälje

The position

We are looking for a certified Home Economic teacher that will teach students in years 4-9.

You will be joining an experienced and creative team and will have responsibility for your own planning. We work closely in our departments with subject development and cross curriculum themes, so we are looking for a creative team player wanting to be part of our collegial sharing approach for quality learning at our school. These subjects are taught in English or bilingually using Swedish. The employment will be full-time fixed term position for the spring term 2020, which commences on January 7th and ends on June 12th. For the right candidate, it is possible that the employment could be renewed after that.

Who are you?

You are a certified teacher, or will be once the job starts. You have extraordinary commitment and drive, you are a role model for your students and you are a clear leader who provides security. You get involved with the students and in their goals through a coaching approach. As a person you are creative and open to new ideas and viewpoints. You are structured, loyal, responsive and have a high sense of responsibility.

Fluency in English is an advantage but not a must.

Duties and responsibilities

- To create the necessary conditions for students to acquire knowledge and achieve individual goals.
- To develop students' knowledge and skills with the curriculum and syllabi founded by clear criteria, goals and feedback.
- To act as a role model and to provide security, order and a calm working atmosphere both inside and outside the classroom.
- As a teacher you will act as a mentor for a class.

The location

Internationella Engelska Skolan Södertälje, Sweden, is a popular school for students aged 10-16 within the expanding IES organisation of independent bilingual schools in Sweden. Our school follows the Swedish National Curriculum teaching in both English and Swedish, but at the same time incorporates Swedish culture and traditions. The school is located in Södertälje.

Why should you apply?

This presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate interested in working in a stimulating and rewarding international environment. We invite applications from enthusiastic, motivated and certified teachers.

We will look at applications as they come in and might hold interviews before the closing date. Should we find the right candidate we might reach a hiring decision before the closing date. 

Does this sound like the position for you? Send in your application as soon as possible.