Teacher at the Learning Center at Färingsö Prison

Kriminalvården · Full-time

Fiskaruddsvägen 12, Ekerö, Sweden

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, remand centers, and prisoner transport. Job Description As a teacher within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you will have a varied role with three different functions. You will teach students at Färingsö Prison in the Learning Center's facilities, support students as a pedagogical mentor, and teach students remotely who are studying at other prisons. Clients who need education can apply themselves, or be referred to apply, to adult education. Teaching is individualized and conducted at the Learning Center. In your role as a pedagogical mentor, you will support students whose subject teacher is remote within the authority. You will also teach students remotely who are studying at other prisons. This means you will have continuous contact with and collaborate with teachers and other colleagues throughout the country. All work takes place at Färingsö Prison. Qualifications To thrive and succeed in your role, it is important that you share the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's core values of a humane view of people, respect for the individual, and belief that people can develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group membership affect you and others. Furthermore, your approach is expected to contribute to everyone being treated fairly. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. In your role as a teacher, you are a skilled educator with the will and ability to motivate, inspire, and guide students to achieve their goals. You are clear and engaged in your work and have a strong ability to create structure and systematization. Work is conducted both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues, which requires good collaboration skills and initiative. We are looking for someone who has: • Upper secondary school teacher degree and certification with subject qualifications in one or more of the following subjects: Business Economics, Natural Science, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in combination with Mathematics (Attach teacher certification with list of qualifications in your application) • Ability to express yourself well in Swedish, both orally and in writing • Good computer skills and experience working digitally It is also an advantage to have: • Experience teaching in adult education/Komvux • Experience with distance teaching Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions that are relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will form the basis for whether you are qualified to proceed in the process. To be considered for employment within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service, you must meet high standards regarding suitability, judgment, security and confidentiality awareness, and comply with applicable laws. This means you uphold democratic values and the state values that apply to the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's operations. Certain positions are classified as security-sensitive, and a security clearance with background check will be conducted before an employment decision is made. For certain security-classified 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 war placement within the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about war placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary negotiation applies. Probationary employment may apply. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for equal gender distribution and increased diversity. To submit your application, click the application link in the announcement. 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 specified in the announcement. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies as well as sellers of recruitment advertisements. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.