English and Home Economics Teacher at Östbergsskolan

Östersunds kommun · Full-time

Fritzhemsgatan 29, Frösön, Sweden

Substitute Teacher in English and Home Economics at Östbergsskolan Do you want to inspire children and young people through the power of sports? We are now looking for teachers in English and Home Economics for grades 7-9 for a substitute position while our current teacher pursues further education as a special education teacher. This is a substitute position with placement as soon as possible until January 20, 2027, with a good chance of extension. If you want to be part of developing our teaching and contribute to students' enthusiasm for learning, we welcome your application. Östbergsskolan is a grades 4-9 school with approximately 420 students and an associated after-school program, centrally located in Östersund on Frösön. We have easy access to outdoor activities and nature, and are within cycling distance to Östersund city center and other neighborhoods. Here, active outdoor life is combined with developing work life—close to jobs, friends, and school. Östersund is also the expansive university city where research and business develop together, while new neighborhoods emerge and offerings expand. Östersund is in exciting development now, and you are welcome to grow with us. About the Job As an English and Home Economics teacher in this position, you will teach grades 6 and up, Home Economics for grade 6 and upper secondary, and a small portion English for upper secondary. You will play a crucial role in educating and inspiring our students. As a teacher, you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction according to the school's guidelines and with consideration for each student's individual needs and circumstances, together with other certified teachers in your subject areas and within the team. You will be part of an established subject team and mentoring team where you will encounter a positive and creative work environment with collegial learning at its focus. Your work will consist of collaboration with colleagues, working together for continuous pedagogical development and creating the best conditions for student success. Qualifications Requirements - Teaching certification with authorization to teach Home Economics and/or English - Strong skills in Swedish, both spoken and written Merits - Good knowledge of digital work and computer skills - Previous teaching experience - Experience working with later grades of primary school We're Looking for You! We are looking for someone with clear and strong classroom leadership and the ability to engage and inspire the group you teach. You continuously develop your teaching and support students in their learning process, and have a good understanding of how people acquire knowledge and the different circumstances people face. You have a good ability to build positive relationships, are clear and attentive, and have good collaboration skills and resolve conflicts constructively. We would like to see you coordinate groups and become a reference point for others, creating engagement and participation. You plan, organize, and prioritize work efficiently. You express a positive attitude toward your work, the operations, and the organization. You act in accordance with made decisions, the operational plan, goals, policies, and guidelines. You are driven by goal and results-oriented thinking in prioritization, planning, and action. You have the ability to adjust your direction when goals change. We look forward to receiving your application! How the Recruitment Process Works In this recruitment process, we will ask you for a criminal record excerpt. Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We would like you to attach a CV and cover letter to your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be sent initially. We will ask you to provide these if an interview becomes relevant. Östersund Municipality has considered the choice of advertising channels prior to posting and therefore requests that recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives refrain from contacting us. What Do We Offer? Östersund Municipality offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, fitness allowance, or fitness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also get quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through the Personnel Support service. You can read more about our benefits on our website: https://www.ostersund.se/naringsliv-och-arbete/jobba-hos-oss/sa-har-jobbar-vi/lon-och-formaner.html About the Department of Children and Education Change the world for real! Working with all of Östersund's children and young people means being part of building society and changing our world, both globally and locally. It matters. Really. Here we work with preschool, primary school, and adapted primary school.