Primary School Teacher Grades 4-6 for Special Instruction Group at Geijerskolan

Malmö kommun · Full-time

Malmö stad August Palms plats 1, Malmö, Sweden

Ref: 20261908 Job Responsibilities Would you like to make a difference for students who need a smaller setting and close educational support to reach their full potential? Geijerskolan is now seeking an engaged and confident primary school teacher with broad subject qualifications and experience for one of the school's special instruction groups (SU-groups). In this position, you will work with students in grades 4–6 who need special support to succeed in their knowledge development and schooling. As a teacher in the SU-group, you are responsible for teaching multiple subjects and adapt content, teaching methods, and learning environment based on each student's individual needs, abilities, and strengths. You meet students where they are and work purposefully to create security, motivation, and conditions for learning. Through clear structure, strong relationships, and high expectations, you support students' knowledge, social, and personal development. You have overall and long-term responsibility for students' learning and work closely with the student's mentor, special education teacher, student support services, and guardians to create a cohesive and successful school experience. Collaboration and a relational approach are central to the assignment. As a teacher in the City of Malmö, you are building the city of the future every day. With us, you get a meaningful assignment where you have the opportunity to make a real difference for students who need you most. You are part of an engaged and professional team where collegial learning, shared responsibility, and shared vision regarding teaching quality are central. At Geijerskolan, systematic development work is ongoing with a focus on reading and writing development as well as teaching quality – and you are expected to actively contribute to and take responsibility in this work. Qualifications You are a licensed teacher qualified to teach grades 4-6 in the subjects Swedish, mathematics, English, science, and social studies. You have experience working as a teacher with assessment and grading in grade 6. Experience working in an SU-group or resource school is considered a merit. It is also a merit if you have experience with national tests and result analysis, leading or initiating cross-subject instruction, and experience with collegial learning, mentoring, or supervision. You have good insight into and knowledge of the school's governing documents and can use them effectively in your daily work. Furthermore, you have good didactic and pedagogical ability and can therefore lead and organize your work to create a good study environment and learning atmosphere for our students throughout their school day. Based on evidence-based research, you can develop your work and, with good knowledge and practice, work effectively with relevant digital tools. You naturally maintain a professional approach and work for good relationships with our students, their guardians, and all your colleagues at the school. You have very good communication skills in Swedish, both spoken and written. Who Are You? You are an engaged and confident teacher with experience, demonstrating clear pedagogical and relational leadership. You have high and realistic expectations for students, work in a structured and purposeful manner, and are experienced in creating a good study environment through clarity, care, and professionalism. You take responsibility for your teaching, continuously reflect on your practice, and use both research and proven experience to develop your work. In your interactions with students, guardians, and colleagues, you are professional, responsive, and clear, and you see collaboration as an obvious part of the teaching assignment. We Look Forward to Your Application! About the Workplace Geijerskolan is a preschool–6th grade school within the City of Malmö with approximately 615 students and 80 dedicated staff members. The school has a large and creative after-school program and is led by a school leadership that values clear pedagogical leadership, strong relationships, and a sustainable work environment. In the City of Malmö, we work based on shared values of respect, professionalism, and trust. Our goal is for every student to succeed based on their abilities – and for every staff member to have the best conditions to do a good job. The school is located in Limhamn in bright and modern facilities, with proximity to both Ribban nature reserve and Malmö's rich cultural life. The Primary Education Department – the city's largest department with approximately 80 schools, 6,300 staff members, and 36,000 students – offers a workplace for everyone. Here we want to grow, develop, and be challenged in our learning together – every day. We ensure that everyone has a good work environment and invest in leadership. Together, we all work for every student's best school experience! The City of Malmö's operations are organized into 14 departments. Our shared mission is to create welfare and sustainable societal development. Together with Malmö residents, we are developing an even better city to live, work, and be in; diversity, life experiences, and talents make Malmö a smart city in the heart of Europe. The world's knowledge is here. Read about the City of Malmö as an employer at malmo.se/jobb Job Information Employment Type: Permanent Scope: Full-time Number of Positions: 1 Start Date: By agreement Other Information Please note that the City of Malmö has removed the personal letter from the application process and replaced it with selection questions, to ensure a more inclusive recruitment process and an efficient candidate experience. Your answers will be an important part of our selection process. According to the Education Act, a criminal record check is required for employment in preschool, school, and school childcare. To protect your personal integrity, we ask that you do not attach a criminal record extract to your application. If it becomes relevant for the position you are applying for, we will request this later in the process. If you wish to be prepared, you can obtain the extract here: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/ The City of Malmö strives for employees to represent the diversity that exists in our city. We therefore welcome applicants who can help us as an employer meet the needs of Malmö residents. To submit your application, click apply below. If you have any questions about the position, contact the contact persons listed in the announcement. Your application materials are public records and are handled according to the principle of public access. 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