Teacher, Learning Center Youth and Children's Department at Kumla Prison, English

About the Swedish Prison and Probation Service The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is growing – we are building new facilities, renovating, and expanding, and we are now seeking more staff members. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the cycle of crime. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, detention facilities, and prisoner transport. Job Description Children and young people in prison must be offered education equivalent to primary school, upper secondary school, adapted primary school, and adapted upper secondary school. As a teacher at the Learning Center, you will be an important part of this mission. You will contribute to creating a safe, structured, and meaningful school experience for students in a vulnerable situation, and you will work together with colleagues in a nationally coordinated educational activity with a focus on equality and continuity. You will be placed at Kumla Prison. All work takes place at the facility. Qualifications In your role as a teacher, you are a skilled educator with the will and ability to motivate, inspire, and guide students to reach their goals. You are clear and committed in your work and have a strong ability to create structure and systematic approaches. The work is conducted both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues, which is why good cooperation and initiative skills are important qualities, as well as the ability to work independently. To thrive and succeed in your mission, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's fundamental values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and the belief that people are capable of development. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group affiliation affect yourself and others. Furthermore, your approach is expected to contribute to ensuring that everyone is treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are seeking someone who has: - Upper secondary teacher certification and teaching license with subject expertise in English, preferably in combination with another core subject - Good computer skills and experience working with digital support systems - Ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish It is also advantageous to have: - Experience teaching in the IM-program - Experience teaching at lower or upper secondary level - Experience with distance education At a possible interview, you must be able to present your teaching license with your list of subject qualifications. Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has decided to eliminate the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for determining whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To be eligible for employment with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and you must follow applicable laws. This means you uphold democratic values and the public service principles that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Certain positions are classified as security-sensitive positions, and a security clearance with background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For certain security-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Read more about security clearance here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/sakerhetsprovning-vid-rekrytering/ The position may involve civil emergency placement with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about civil emergency placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary setting applies. A trial employment period may be applied. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for an even gender distribution and increased diversity. To submit your application, click on the application link in the job listing. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed directly to Varbi. Questions about specific jobs will be answered by the contact person indicated in the job listing. We respectfully but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of job listings. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has negotiated agreements.

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