Upper Secondary School Teacher in Swedish + Swedish as a Second Language, 30% Position, at VBU

Västerbergslagens Utbildningsförbund,Vbu · Freie Mitarbeit

Ludvika, Schweden

Upper Secondary School Teacher in Swedish + Swedish as a Second Language, 30% Position, at VBU Högbergsskolan About the Job Are you an upper secondary school teacher in Swedish and Swedish as a Second Language ready to take on a new challenge? At VBU, you have the opportunity to develop your subjects together with your colleagues and begin the journey with GY25. As a teacher at VBU, you are part of a large upper secondary school where you, together with other teachers and student support services, contribute to creating conditions for students to succeed in their studies. Job Description You will teach Swedish and Swedish as a Second Language at the upper secondary level. Your program affiliation will be determined based on your previous experience and where we believe you will be best suited! The position involves planning, implementing, and evaluating instruction based on curriculum requirements and student needs. Our teaching approach builds on students' prior experiences while you as a teacher challenge and support students toward their established goals. At VBU, there are subject groups where you can plan and evaluate subject instruction together with knowledgeable colleagues. As a teacher at VBU, you demonstrate leadership that challenges and builds trusting relationships with high student engagement. The position includes mentoring students. About You You have a teaching degree and certification for upper secondary education in Swedish and Swedish as a Second Language. You also have good digital competency and experience working on various digital platforms. To thrive with us, you must share our belief that we can create one of Sweden's best schools and workplaces through high quality, engagement, safety, collaboration, clarity, and respect. You have: A strong interest in motivating and engaging students A desire to create good conditions for students to reach their goals Good collaboration skills and a solution-focused approach A willingness to work in a multicultural environment Meritorious: Previous experience teaching national upper secondary programs Experience and/or training in language and knowledge development instruction About VBU Västerbergslagens utbildningsförbund, VBU, is a municipal federation providing upper secondary education, adult education, vocational higher education, and contract training. We operate on behalf of Ludvika and Smedjebacken municipalities. VBU has approximately 250 employees, approximately 1,800 students, and an annual turnover of approximately 225 Mkr. Our operations are conducted in Ludvika, Smedjebacken, and Grängesberg, and more information about our schools can be found on our website http://www.vbu.se/. As an employee, you receive generous wellness benefits including free gym access, the opportunity to participate in numerous group classes free or at a reduced rate, and one hour of wellness time per week during work hours. About Employment Terms This is a fixed-term position through June 18, 2027, starting immediately. We use a probationary period of up to 6 months based on previous qualifications and require a criminal record certificate at hire. Placement may occur before the final application deadline; interviews are held on a rolling basis. About the Application You apply by registering your profile and attaching a personal letter and CV in our recruitment system. In addition to the personal letter and CV, attach your teaching certification and any other relevant degree certificates. The final application deadline is September 30, 2026. Interviews are held on a rolling basis and placement may occur before the final application deadline. We look forward to your application! In preparation for our recruitment process, we have made deliberate choices regarding recruitment channels and marketing. We therefore decline contact from media sales representatives, job listing sites, and similar parties. Contact Persons Marina di Cicco Deputy Principal Hö1/Program Principal IB 0240-867 31 [email protected] Anja Eriksson Principal Hö1 and Malmen 0240-865 85 [email protected] David Rindeskog Negotiating Representative, Sveriges Lärare 0240-565976 [email protected]