German Teacher for Lower Secondary School at Södermalmsskolan

Kristinehamns kommun · Vollzeit

Kristinehamn kommun, Kristinehamn, Schweden

Do you want to be part of shaping the future – for real? At Södermalmsskolan in Kristinehamn, commitment, knowledge, and job satisfaction come together in an environment where both students and staff develop together. We are now looking for an inspiring and driven lower secondary teacher to join our team – a person who is passionate about their subject and about making a difference in young people's lives. With us, you will work in a school where collaboration, safety, and innovative thinking are at the center. We believe in the power of good relationships and in teaching that sparks curiosity and a desire to learn. Are you ready to contribute your expertise and energy to an organization where every day counts? Then Södermalmsskolan might be the right place for you. Södermalmsskolan is part of the central school district and is a grades F–9 school with approximately 850 students and many competent staff members. The facilities and schoolyard are divided into F–3, 4–6, and 7–9 sections, where each level has its own naturally defined area with space for play and creativity. Kristinehamn Municipality has approximately 24,000 residents and is located on the shore of Lake Vänern in Värmland. The city offers a beautiful and accessible archipelago environment, an idyllic city center, and opportunities for an active and varied leisure life for both children and adults. 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a teacher, you will plan, implement, and evaluate instruction for grades 7–9 in accordance with the current curriculum and course syllabus. Collaboration with students, guardians, and colleagues is an important part of the role, and together with other educators in your grade-level team, you will be responsible for developing the school's operations so that each student has the best possible conditions for development and learning. You will be part of a team where you share experiences, expertise, ideas, and job satisfaction. We also see pedagogical documentation as an integral part of our systematic quality work and operational development. We are now seeking a German teacher at 50%. Full-time employment may be offered depending on possible combinations with other subjects. QUALIFICATIONS Formal Qualifications • Teacher certification for grades 7–9 in German. For permanent employment, you must be qualified for the position. • Good knowledge of Swedish in both speech and writing. • Experience working with children who require special support (desirable) • Experience working with language and knowledge-developing teaching methods (desirable) • Knowledge of digital learning platforms (desirable) Personal Qualifications: We are looking for someone with good collaboration skills who enjoys working together with colleagues to create a safe and developmental learning environment for students. You are relationship-focused and have an ability to build trusting relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues alike. As a person, you are self-directed and take responsibility for your work, while also being organized and able to plan, structure, and follow up on your instruction effectively. Furthermore, you are goal- and results-oriented with a focus on students' knowledge development and achievement of learning objectives. You have good pedagogical insight and adapt your instruction based on students' different needs and circumstances. You are also quality-conscious and continuously work to develop and improve your instruction while contributing to the school's shared improvement efforts. Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent, Start date: As soon as possible. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and are offered employment, you must be able to demonstrate that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the requirement to have a work permit. In Kristinehamn Municipality, we work toward active leadership and employee engagement. This is created through dialogue and interaction between leaders and employees, which creates good conditions for job satisfaction in the organization. Our work environment is affected by how we treat each other, and we all have a responsibility to contribute. Together, we work to ensure that our operations achieve their goals and that decisions made are also implemented. A curious mindset and a willingness to collaborate are prerequisites for continuous improvements that lead to the best possible service to the municipality's residents. As an employee with us, you can expect support for new ideas, good development opportunities, and that we provide you with the tools you need to perform your work well. Kristinehamn Municipality sees diversity as a strength and we welcome all applicants. Our competence-based recruitment methodology aims to focus on the individual's qualifications and thereby also counteract discrimination. We look forward to receiving your application! To ensure quality in the recruitment process and maintain good communication with you as a job applicant with us, we ask that you submit your application only through the application link in the job posting. Questions regarding the recruitment process are handled by the recruitment unit.