Teacher, Music, Ages 7 - 16

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


About this vacancy

Music Teacher to IES Skellefteå

IES Skellefteå is looking for a qualified Music teacher for Year 3 to 9 to join our wonderful team in August 2023. This is your opportunity to work at our 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 70 employees. 

Being part of IES means that you will be part of a truly international environment on a daily basis. We have both teachers and students from all corners of the world. Here you will be met daily by driven and committed staff who work together to ensure that we continue to deliver high academic results. For us, collaboration is key.

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

The position is a full time employment 100% working with music from year 3-9. 

Main duties include but are not limited to:

- Monitor progress and effectiveness of class work 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.

Who are you?

- You have a Swedish lärarlegitimation or if internationally qualified, a teaching licence/registration as well as a Bachelor’s degree and teaching qualification
- You have knowledge of and share the values ​​and ethos of the International English School *
- Fluent in English, 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

We look forward to your application which you send to either recruitment.skelleftea@engelska.se or via IES Careers. Do not forget to attach both your CV, personal letter and professional/educational certificates. Mark the application with "IES Music Teacher 2023".

We are interviewing on an ongoing basis. We aim to fill the position starting as soon as possible in agreement with the applicant. If a work permit application is required for international candidates a later start date will be arranged.