Teacher, English

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IES Johanneberg is hiring an English teacher

At Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) we make a difference in the lives of our students. We believe this is due to our clear ethos with engaged and visible leaders creating an environment in which teachers can teach and students learn. IES schools have a dynamic international atmosphere with staff and students from all over the world. Our schools are open to all with applications from students accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

IES Johanneberg (Gothenburg) opened in August of 2010 with 560 students in grades 6-9. Our school is very community-centered, and we focus on building a climate based on our four core values: respect, honesty, hard work and safety. All people in our school; students, staff and parents are expected to work within these values daily. In August 2024 we welcomed our students in year 6 to IES Johanneberg.

We follow the Swedish national curriculum with up to 50% of teaching in English. We are a school with a clear structure that enables teachers to focus on teaching and where students know what is expected of them. Our values ​​are based on the fact that we believe in the student's abilities and potential, we always put learning and knowledge first. The school is bilingual (Swedish and English) and we will recruit our outstanding teachers and staff from Sweden and from abroad, lending the school a strong international profile. We provide an international and stimulating environment, where commitment, professionalism, tough love and the English language are common denominators.   

For more information about our school please see www.johanneberg.engelska.se

What are we looking for?

• You need to be fluent in Swedish and proficiency in both spoken and written English (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, C2)
• You must uphold Swedish certification (Lärarlegitimation) for the years 4-9
• It is considered a merit if you have Teaching licence/registration with relevant higher education from outside of Sweden (TEFL/CELTA are not sufficient)
• You have knowledge of and share the core values of Internationella Engelska skolan´s Ethos
• You have experience and an excellent track record in working with 11-15 year old students
• You thrive in working with your colleagues and always aim to exceed expectations and go the extra mile.

• The subject is taught in accordance with the Swedish curriculum

We want you to be

• Engaged and enthusiastic
• Willingness to understand all parts of our school operations
• Team player

Apply through www.engelska.se/careers

About IES

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.