Educational Advisor at Lärcentrum Anstalten Östragård, Temporary Position

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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 employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand facilities, and client transportation. Lärcentrum is a national organization where the Adult Education Section provides education for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's clients. At each prison in the country and certain remand facilities, there are one or more learning centers where teachers provide instruction at basic and upper secondary level, equivalent to municipal adult education, as well as Swedish language education for immigrants. Adult education is nationally coordinated and organized so that studies work regardless of which facility a client is placed at and even if they are transferred during their studies. Job Description Clients who need education can apply and be assigned to adult education. Teaching is individualized and takes place at the facility's learning center. You will support students and teachers, both practically and pedagogically, in your role as an Educational Advisor. The teaching instructor may be located locally or remotely at another facility. This means that in your role, you will have continuous contact and collaboration with teachers and other colleagues throughout the country. Children and young people in remand facilities who are enrolled in a primary or secondary school in the community receive help establishing contact with the relevant school to continue their studies - you are the link between the student and the school. Qualifications In your role as an Educational Advisor, you are a skilled educator with the desire and ability to motivate, inspire, and guide students to achieve their goals. You are clear and engaged in your work and have a good ability to create structure and systematic approaches. Work is conducted both independently and in close collaboration with colleagues, which is why good collaboration and initiative skills are important qualities, as is the ability to work independently. For us, 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 belief in people's will and ability to develop. You are also aware of and understand how background, culture, and group belonging affect you and others. Furthermore, you are expected, through your approach, to contribute to everyone being treated equally. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. We are looking for someone who has: Upper secondary school diploma Experience working in educational activities in upper secondary school and/or adult education Ability to express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish Good computer skills and experience working with digital support systems It is also a merit to have: Pedagogical education with a focus on schooling. Please attach certificates of education with your application. NOTE! We will only conduct interviews on-site at Östragård Prison on Friday, August 14th. Other Information The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has chosen to remove the personal letter and replaced it with selection questions relevant to the position. Your answers to the selection questions and your CV will be 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 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-sensitive positions, Swedish citizenship is required. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service welcomes applicants with different 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 contingency placement with the Swedish Prison and Probation Service. Read more about civil contingency placement here: https://www.kriminalvarden.se/jobba-hos-oss/rekryteringsprocessen/krigsplacering/ Individual salary determination is applied. A probationary period may be used. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service strives for equal gender distribution and increased diversity. To submit your application, click the application link in the ad. Questions about how to apply and upload your CV should be directed directly to Varbi. Questions about specific positions will be answered by the contact person indicated in the ad. We politely but firmly decline direct contact from staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of recruitment ads. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service has contracted agreements.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 employees. Our most important goal is to reduce recidivism – to break the vicious cycle. When we succeed, society becomes safer and more secure for everyone. We are the authority responsible for prisons, probation services, remand facilities, and client transportation. Lärcentrum is a national organization where the Adult Education Section provides education for the Swedish Prison and Probation Service's…

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10. 7. 2026

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