About the School
Hakkas School is located in the village of Hakkas and is a spacious F–9 school in the countryside of Gällivare Municipality. The school includes a preschool class, after-school care, and primary education with approximately 70 students from Hakkas and surrounding villages. The school is close to a swimming facility, forest, and nature, which are used as a natural part of teaching and students' daily lives. At Hakkas School, community is one of our greatest strengths. The small school's advantages create close relationships between students and staff, where we together dare to develop, succeed, and learn from our experiences. Our vision is "For a future where everything is possible!"
We continuously work to develop our teaching and learning environments to give every student the best conditions to succeed. Hakkas School is also accredited within Erasmus+ for the period 2021–2027. Through international collaborations, both students and staff have the opportunity to participate in development projects and exchanges with schools throughout Europe. The work aims, among other things, to strengthen students' language motivation, develop teaching, and provide new perspectives on learning and their local region.
Job Responsibilities
As an English teacher for years 7–9, you are responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on instruction based on the curriculum and course syllabus. You actively work to create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where students are given good conditions to develop their knowledge and language skills. You monitor students' knowledge development, document and assess their learning, and collaborate with guardians and colleagues regarding students' development. Mentoring may be included in the position. The position comprises 50% teaching English for years 7–9. Depending on your qualifications, there is an opportunity to combine the position with other subjects up to 100%.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has teacher certification with qualifications to teach English for years 7–9. If you have qualifications in additional subjects, we consider that a merit, as the position can be combined according to the school's needs. Within the framework of the national minority language law, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is a merit. You are a clear and engaged leader with an inclusive and attentive approach. You have the ability to create good relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues, and you work independently, systematically, and with responsibility. We value collaboration, collegial learning, and a willingness to develop teaching together with others. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.
Employment requires submission of a police clearance certificate.
Gällivare Municipality offers you:
Access to wellness activities: strength training and group fitness at Dundret
Free swimming 12 times per month
One wellness hour per week
Become a health ambassador at your workplace
Seasonal employment
Development opportunities: Receive support from experienced mentors and access to continuous professional development. Opportunity for education combined with work.
Close to nature: Combine your career with fantastic outdoor recreation opportunities in beautiful Gällivare.
Innovative approaches: We invest in modern pedagogy, collaboration, and sustainable development.
Would you like to know more about what it's like to work, live, and stay in Gällivare Municipality? You can read more here: http://www.gallivare.se/lararjobb
Working Hours/Duration
50%, with the possibility of extended employment up to 100% depending on qualifications and operational needs. Fixed-term employment during the 2026/2027 school year, with the possibility of extension.
Salary
Monthly salary; we apply individual salary setting—please indicate desired salary in your application.
Start Date/Application
Please include a CV with your application. Upon request, original documents will be submitted. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Start date: by agreement.
Application deadline: 2026-08-28.
Information
Headmaster Per Coronius, tel: 0970-818 013
Recruiter Ann-Louise Johansson, tel: 076 137 80 78
Trade Union Representatives
Sveriges Lärare, mailto:[email protected]
We warmly welcome your application!About the School
Hakkas School is located in the village of Hakkas and is a spacious F–9 school in the countryside of Gällivare Municipality. The school includes a preschool class, after-school care, and primary education with approximately 70 students from Hakkas and surrounding villages. The school is close to a swimming facility, forest, and nature, which are used as a natural part of teaching and students' daily lives. At Hakkas School, community is one of our greatest strengths. The small school's advantages create close relationships between students and staff, where we together dare to…