Description of Operations

Puoltikasvaara is located 5 mil north of Gällivare, beautifully situated on the shores of Lake Soutujärvi. The children at our school come from the villages of Skaulo, Puoltikasvaara, and Moskojärvi. Puoltikasvaara School is a small school for students in grades F–6, with classes consisting of 4–8 students. The school is located in the same building as the preschool and works closely with both the preschool and the after-school program. The school has recently been renovated and offers a very pleasant indoor environment with well-designed learning spaces.

Emmaskolan in Mettä Dokkas is a rural elementary school in the municipality of Gällivare. It includes a preschool class, an after-school program, and grades 1–6 of elementary school. The school has 50 students from Dokkas, Mettä Dokkas, Leipojärvi, and surrounding villages, with a steady influx of new residents. Adjacent to the school is the newly built Emma Preschool, which has two classrooms. The school has close access to large natural areas that are used in all of the students’ activities.

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Job Responsibilities

You will serve as the lead teacher for arts and crafts; we will tailor your role based on your teaching certification. You will be part of both a work team and a subject team, where you, together with other educators, will be responsible for the learning of all students in the work team. 

Qualifications

We are looking for a certified teacher in woodworking, metalworking, or sewing. You must be proficient in using computers and technology in your daily work. You should be responsible, clear, and driven, and find it easy to build good relationships with students, parents/guardians, and colleagues. Commitment, innovation, and an interest in and ability to collaborate are qualities that the school values. 

Great importance is placed on personal suitability.

An extract from the police’s criminal history and suspicion registry is required prior to employment.

Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality is the administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Proficiency in any of these languages is considered an asset when applying for employment with Gällivare Municipality.

Work Hours/Duration

25%, permanent position. In combination with other subjects or other schools, a 100% permanent position may be offered. A probationary period may apply.

Salary

Monthly salary; we use individual salary determination—please indicate your salary expectations in your application.

Start Date / Application

Please include a resume with your application. Original documents must be submitted upon request.

Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start Date: December 1, 2026, or as agreed.

Application Deadline: November 16, 2026.

Information

Principal Eva Nilsson Välimaa, tel. 0970–818 392

Principal Marika Korpi-Frisk, tel 0970-818 811

Recruiter Ann-Louise Johansson, tel 076 137 8078

Recruiter Natalia Castro Sanchez, tel 070 287 3752

Union Representatives

Sveriges Lärare, mailto:gallivare@sverigeslarare.se

Other

Gällivare Municipality offers you:

• Wellness benefits in the form of strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Access to the workplace’s “Well-being Fund”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association)

We warmly welcome your application!