Textiles and Home Economics teacher year 4-6!

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.


IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.


Textiles/Home Economics Teacher to IES Årsta!

Internationella Engelska Skolan Årsta is looking for a Textiles/Home Economist Teacher for year 4-6. IES Årsta is a school where commitment, high academic achievements, and diversity are at the forefront. We are very proud of our international community among both students and staff and see this as a unique strength in our organisation. We have 700 students in grades 4-9 and 75 staff members. The school is located in Årsta, close to both Gullmarsplan and Årstaberg with very good bus connections.

About the position

We are now looking for a Textiles and Home Economics teacher for years 4-9, starting in August 2024. Included in the work description, aside from common teacher tasks such as planning, teaching, marking, and follow-ups, you will share a mentor class with one of your wonderful teacher colleagues. You will be available for meetings with parents, students, or colleagues and actively work towards maintaining the IES Ethos and Vision. The focus lies on learning and a calm environment, and the school’s routines and rules are followed by students and staff alike.

Who are you?

We believe that you are a qualified teacher in aesthetics or have an equivalent education. As a person you are flexible, a dedicated team player, and have a positive approach to your subject which leads to you being creative and willing to go the extra mile for your colleagues and students. You have the tools to create a good learning environment in the classroom and your clear leadership and teaching style are the keys to your students’ success. You can differentiate your teaching to reach different students and you work inclusively with different special needs students in cooperation with Student Care and Special Educators.

Continuous feedback to students and parents with a focus on progress and needs for improvement is a must in our school. Formative assessment is a natural part of your teaching. We are looking for someone who feels comfortable with teaching students in an international work environment.

You should have experience from working as a teacher or previous experience of working in a school.

This is a temporary full-time employment with a start in August 2024 until June 2025. We welcome applications from both Swedish and English-speaking candidates.

Does this sound like you? Send in your application through IES Careers!

We do not accept applications through email. Interviews are held continuously, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.