Vocational Teacher for Electrical and Energy Program

Do you want to help make Gävle even better with us? In Gävle Municipality, we work together with commitment to offer our residents a safe and inspiring environment. We offer you a workplace of trust where you can develop in your work and grow as a person. Welcome to apply! Polhemsskolan is Gävle's largest upper secondary school with approximately 1,500 students. Polhemsskolan has 10 national programs, including one academic preparatory program and nine vocational programs. Polhemsskolan has well-developed work teams and comprehensive quality assurance work aimed at increasing student achievement. The Electrical and Energy Program is a vocational program for young people studying electrical work, automation, and data. 1 position(s). DUTIES Do you want to inspire the next generation of electricians and technicians? We are looking for a committed vocational teacher for the Electrical and Energy Program who wants to combine their professional expertise with pedagogical work. With us, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day by preparing students for future work in an industry in constant development. Your duties include, among others: • Plan and deliver instruction—both theoretical and practical—in relevant vocational subjects. • The work also includes close dialogue with industry regarding internship placements and program advisory boards. • Collaborate across subject boundaries and contribute to the development of our programs. You challenge and support students so they achieve good academic results. The work is carried out in cooperation with student support services, guardians, and other external partners. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for someone who: • Has upper secondary education in electrical work. • Has several years of professional experience working with electrical installations. • Has knowledge of digital tools. • Can express yourself well in Swedish, both spoken and written. A teaching license is desirable but not required. Experience in automation technology is a merit. To succeed in the role: • You have the ability to work with other people. You listen, show empathy and respect. • You are unpretentious and notice and acknowledge others' contributions in the work. • You have the ability to identify what needs to be prioritized, are efficient, and use resources to best achieve results. You also have the ability to find solutions to problems that arise. • You have an unpretentious approach to collaboration with colleagues, students, and other stakeholders. • You are organized and plan your work well. • You have a strong ability to help students feel a sense of belonging and inclusion. You have the ability to lead and motivate students and help them feel good and thrive at school. • You create open dialogue and adapt your communication based on the current situation. As a final candidate in the recruitment process, you must provide a criminal record disclosure for work in the school system. We will conduct rolling interviews in this recruitment. Employment type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, start date: September 15, 2026 or by agreement. Working hours: Daytime. What we offer you You are important to us! As an employee of Gävle Municipality, you have • Generous vacation terms, and as a new employee, you are also entitled to paid vacation during your first year of employment • Compensation for fitness and wellness when employed for more than three months • Several different insurances through our collective agreements, including health insurance and occupational injury insurance. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.gavle.se/formaner Our values Quality, treatment, and collaboration are the most important success factors for fulfilling our mission in the best way. To do the right things and act wisely in our daily work, it is important that we base ourselves on our shared values. Read more about us as an employer and what it's like to work in Gävle Municipality here: https://www.gavle.se/jobbahososs Here you can read more about our organization: https://www.gavle.se/organisation Gävle Municipality is part of a Finnish administration area. If you, in addition to our other competency requirements, also speak Finnish, this could be an asset. Information to recruitment consultants and advertising sales: We decline all contact regarding advertising and recruitment services.

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