Teacher, French

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IES Årsta is a school for grades 4-9 with 650 students and 70 staff. The school is situated very close to Stockholm city center, just a few subway stops away. The school opened in 2017 and has high standards in both academics and student care. 

We are now looking for a qualified French teacher for Years 6-9, starting in August 2025.

Included in the work description, aside from common teacher tasks such as planning, teaching, marking and follow-ups, is mentorship for 16 students in one of the year levels that you teach. You have to be available for meetings with parents, students or colleagues and to 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.

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 are able to 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 focus on progress and growth 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.

To be successful in this position, you have experience in teaching the IGCSE program. You are also a certified IGCSE exam officer. You teach French and another European language (not Swedish). You have experience of middle management such as Head of Department and you have documented experience of leading a team of teachers towards a common goal. 

This is a six-month temporary full-time (100%) employment with a start in August 2025. A valid police background check is necessary. 

Interviews will take place continuously and the position might be filled before the deadline. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Applications for this position are made through IES Careers. No applications by email will be accepted. Any questions, please contact: meredith.lissegardh.arsta@engelska.se 

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.