Do you want to work at a school where knowledge, education, and ambition are at the center? JENSEN gymnasium Uppsala is looking for a French teacher who wants to challenge our students. We are a medium-sized school with over 400 students located at Gamla Torget 7 – in the heart of Uppsala. We are a team of competent and cohesive colleagues characterized by high expectations for students' willingness to learn, a focus on working toward common goals, and a collaborative approach to creating the excellent school culture that defines JENSEN.
At JENSEN, we forge our own path. We believe in good routines and discipline, health, and thinking big. Our skilled teachers create a safe learning environment together where our students train for real life. Here you'll be part of a team with high engagement and genuine warmth – in fact, 91% of our employees recommend JENSEN as a workplace. We have fun together without losing focus on our goals. You'll find your closest colleagues among the other modern language teachers, but you'll also work closely with other subject teachers, your students' coaches, school leadership, and the student support team.
Our high standard is confirmed repeatedly in the Swedish School Inspectorate's reviews. We believe in professionalism, a strong health profile, and a clear dress code. We know that good relationships inside and outside the classroom are essential for us to challenge, motivate, and set high standards for our students. At JENSEN, education has a clear place and we read literature in all subjects.
Qualifications
We are looking for a qualified upper secondary school teacher of French. As a classroom leader, you are clear and inspiring. You are a team player who understands the importance of building good relationships and have a strong ability to engage your students. You strive to teach in the target language. You are strongly driven by measurable progress and plan and act based on clear goals. You work hard to achieve high results and are pleased when students and colleagues succeed.
Terms
This position is a 40% substitute role. The start date is January 11, 2027, and the position runs for one year.
How to Join the Team
We work efficiently and modernly. Instead of a cover letter, we begin with a number of screening questions and two work psychology tests that you'll receive immediately after submitting your CV. This gives us an objective picture of your potential and you'll get quick feedback. Selection is ongoing and the position may be filled before the final application deadline, so don't delay submitting your application.
Within preschool, school, and school childcare, you must according to the Act (2000:873) provide a background check for work in the school system. Request this through the Police at https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/ using digital BankID. You can also order the form by mail, which you should do as soon as possible as it can take time. Note that the background check is valid for 6 months.
Questions?
Feel free to contact our rector, Lisa Helin, at [email protected] or 0737 70 53 68 if you want to know more about the position. You can also learn more about JENSEN at https://jobb.jenseneducation.se/!
We look forward to your application!
JENSEN education is one of Sweden's largest private education companies, trusted to educate over 17,000 students across five different areas – preschool, primary school, upper secondary school, adult education, and higher vocational education. JENSEN was founded in 1996 by Håkan Jensen, the company's CEO and owner, and stands for sustainability, quality, and responsibility. The educational concept "Training for real life and education as a goal" permeates all operations.