Teacher, Science

Vacancy details

Contact

About this vacancy

Science Teacher for Years 4-9

Internationella Engelska Skolan Jönköping

Are you a passionate and qualified science teacher ready to inspire students across Years 4-9 in a supportive and multicultural environment? At Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) in Jönköping, we are dedicated to providing a calm and stimulating learning atmosphere where students excel academically and socially.

We follow the Swedish curriculum (Lgr 22) with clear learning objectives and grading criteria, ensuring the highest quality of education. With a teacher qualification rate of approximately 90% each year, we take pride in our professional approach. Our school is a vibrant and inclusive workplace where nearly half of the staff and students come from international backgrounds, fostering diversity and creativity.

We are seeking a qualified and enthusiastic science teacher to join our dedicated team in August. You are a positive, proactive, and dependable educator who inspires curiosity and confidence in your students. Collaboration, engagement, and commitment to student development are central to your teaching philosophy.

About the Role

This is a full-time position with the potential for a permanent contract. Responsibilities include:

• Planning, teaching, and assessing in collaboration with your subject team.
• Mentoring a group of 15 students in partnership with your year team.
• The role includes 34 hours of scheduled work per week, 1 hour allocated for professional development or parental communication, and 10 hours for preparation and administrative tasks. This is a holiday-based role, covered by a collective agreement with ALMEGA.

What We Offer

We provide comprehensive support to ensure your success:

• An extended onboarding process, including three extra introduction days for new staff.
• Five planning and training days with colleagues.
• Clear routines and IT systems for streamlined teaching.
• A structured, one-year mentorship program for professional growth.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salaries in line with Jönköping Municipality.
• Strong leadership and a transparent, supportive work environment.
• Daily healthy and educational lunches.
• Career development opportunities and a range of social activities that promote team spirit.

How to Apply

Send your CV and a personal letter to jobs.jonkoping@engelska.se. Use "Science Teacher" in the subject line. Applications close on 2025-02-17, but interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline.

About IES Jönköping

Founded in 2009 under the leadership of Principal Simon Varley, our school serves over 870 students with 120 staff members across Years F-9.

About Internationella Engelska Skolan

Founded in 1993 by Barbara Bergström, IES is one of Sweden’s leading independent school groups, educating more than 30,000 students across 43 schools. Known for achieving academic results far above the national average, IES is a dynamic and rewarding place to work. Learn more at https://engelska.se/careers/introduction-ies.

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.