Parkskolan is a municipal school comprising grades 4-9 and after-school activities for grades 4-6. The school currently has approximately 350 students. Parkskolan is located within a convenient walking distance from central Östersund and borders a park-like area. At Parkskolan, we work daily to develop our operations through collegial learning and relational leadership. You will work with colleagues who have broad expertise and great opportunities for exchange and development.
We are now seeking you—someone with excellent interpersonal skills and strong commitment to students who wants to make a difference in their daily lives!
Responsibilities
At Parkskolan, we constantly strive to develop our operations by placing student development and learning at the center. Our work is characterized by collegial learning, relational and clear leadership built on collaboration, respect, and communication. Here you work with engaged and competent colleagues where opportunities for experience exchange and continuous development are always present.
We are now seeking a teacher with a strong desire to make a difference in students' daily lives. In this role, you will teach mathematics, science, and technology for grades 7-9. The position offers you a broad and varied assignment with many interesting challenges.
With us, you have the opportunity to work at a school that prioritizes collaboration and student well-being. We offer a safe and developing work environment with support from colleagues and school leadership. You will also be part of a school that continuously works to improve and develop its operations.
Qualifications
We are seeking someone with a teacher certification according to Chapter 2, Section 16 of the Education Act and who is qualified in mathematics, science, and technology for grades 7-9. You have pedagogical insight and are familiar with the school's mission and operations. You have strong Swedish language skills, both spoken and written.
What We're Looking For
You have clear leadership and the ability to engage and inspire the group you teach. It is very important that you can create good, safe relationships, set boundaries, and work independently. At the same time, the position requires strong collaboration skills, as it involves close cooperation with students, colleagues, and guardians.
You are flexible, calm, and confident in your professional role with the ability to prioritize with the student's best interests in focus. In recruitment, we will place great importance on personal suitability.
Start date: as soon as possible, but no later than October 5, 2026.
We warmly welcome your application!
How the Recruitment Process Works
In this recruitment, we will ask you to provide a certificate from the criminal records register.
Interviews may take place on a rolling basis. We ask that you include a CV and a personal letter with your application. Grades/certificates do not need to be submitted initially. We will ask you to provide them if you are invited for an interview.
Östersunds kommun has reviewed the choice of advertising channels before posting this announcement and therefore declines contact from recruitment firms and advertising sales representatives.
What Do We Offer?
Östersunds kommun offers you benefits such as paid vacation from the first year of employment, vacation exchange, wellness allowance or wellness hours. Through our benefits portal, you can access independent pension advice and numerous discounts and offers. You can also receive quick and professional support from various specialists, such as psychologists, lawyers, and economists, through our Employee 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 the children and youth of Östersund 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.