Teacher, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Technology, Ages 7 - 9

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


SCIENCE TEACHERInternationella Engelska Skolan is a group of bilingual (English and Swedish) schools where we create a energetic and zestful learning environment. Within our organisation we have three key convictions:

1. A safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students learn.
2. Command of the English language.
3. High academic expectations and aspirations. 

IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at "Grundskolan" with 39 schools and around 26,800 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.

We employ the best teachers from Sweden and English-speaking countries such as the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.



ABOUT THE VACANCY:

Our school, Internationella Engelska Skolan in Bromma, is looking for a qualified science teacher to join our spirited, driven community and inspire young scientific minds. The successful applicant will teach year 7-9 science. The successful applicant must have a strong grasp of middle school biology, chemistry and physics, and experience with planning and delivering engaging and varied lessons. You must be able to make use of technology and incorporate hands-on learning in the classroom. The ideal candidate should also be able to collaborate with our science colleagues. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Create lesson plans using LGR11 and setting lesson objectives and outcomes that are varied and differentiated. 
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons and laboratory tasks using a variety of methods and adapt instruction to the needs of the students.
- Assess and evaluate student performance continuously using various assessment opportunities in the classroom. 
- Promote and maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment where students can learn using classroom management tools. 
- Mentor up to 16 students in senior school. Maintain monthly contact with their parents/guardians and following up on the academic and behavioural performance. 
- Supportive an overall positive and driven school environment through additional support in the hallways, playgrounds and dining hall. JOB REQUIREMENTS:Required:Degree in Education/teaching credentials in general science or biology, chemistry or physics. Strong communication skills, English is your native languageKnowledge of Science middle school curriculum. Ideally LGR11, however, KS3, GCSE or similar curricular are also applicable.Experience in working with students from the ages of 13 to 15.PreferableStrong computer literacy particularly in Word Processing (MS Word, Google Doc), Presentations (MS PowerPoint, Google Slides) and Spreadsheets, (MS Excel, Google Sheets)Google file storage practises including file naming and folder organisation on Google Drive or similar tools (eg. OneDrive, Dropbox)Experience with SchoolSoftKnowledge in teaching technology in particular, technical drawing, programming, material science or design process. Knowledge of lab safety best practices.
- Degree in Education/teaching credentials in general science or biology, chemistry or physics. 
- Strong communication skills, English is your native language
- Knowledge of Science middle school curriculum. Ideally LGR11, however, KS3, GCSE or similar curricular are also applicable.
- Experience in working with students from the ages of 13 to 15.
- Strong computer literacy particularly in Word Processing (MS Word, Google Doc), Presentations (MS PowerPoint, Google Slides) and Spreadsheets, (MS Excel, Google Sheets)
- Google file storage practises including file naming and folder organisation on Google Drive or similar tools (eg. OneDrive, Dropbox)
- Experience with SchoolSoft
- Knowledge in teaching technology in particular, technical drawing, programming, material science or design process. 
- Knowledge of lab safety best practices.