Description of Operations

Sjöparksskolan is Gällivare Municipality’s only municipal middle school in the urban area and is located next to Sjöparken and Isborgen, the municipality’s ice arena. The school has approximately 410 students and about 55 staff members. The school was recently renovated to meet the requirements for a middle school and features a modern design. The school places a strong emphasis on creating effective learning environments, fostering collegial learning, and establishing sustainable structures to prepare students for the future. The school also has school nurses and school counselors on site. There is also a special education teacher, a social education teacher, and a college and career counselor. Two key educators work on developing our digital skills, and the school has a substitute teacher on staff to cover short-term absences. Lead teachers work on subject development. The school is divided into three teams, each led by a team leader. New and unqualified staff are mentored by experienced and qualified colleagues during their orientation and in their ongoing daily teaching work. The school offers students who need it the opportunity to work in smaller teaching groups. A preparatory class for newly arrived students is available at the school.

Here you can read more about what it’s like to work in Gällivare Municipality’s preschools and elementary schools: https://gallivare.se/jobb-och-foretagande/jobb-praktik-och-ideellt-arbete-/jobba-som-pedagog

Job Responsibilities

As a teacher at Sjöparksskolan, you will handle all aspects of teaching. You will prepare, plan, implement, and evaluate the students’ progress and your own teaching. You’ll work closely with parents and guardians. You’ll actively participate in school meetings and contribute to both the school’s and your own professional development. Most educators also serve as the lead mentor for a class.

Qualifications

We are looking for someone who is certified to teach Science/Technology in grades 7–9, has an attentive and responsive approach to students’ diverse needs, is a clear leader, and has strong collaboration skills. You are independent, responsible, and comfortable taking the initiative. We develop our work through pedagogical discussions and collegial learning, and we view the ability to help one another—and to dare to be curious about new ways of working—as a strength. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. Under the National Minority Languages Act, Gällivare Municipality serves as the administrative municipality for Sámi, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is considered a plus when applying for a position with Gällivare Municipality.

This position requires an extract from the police’s record of suspicions and criminal history.

Work Hours/Duration

Full-time, permanent position; 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 provided upon request. Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.

Start Date: October 19, 2026, or as agreed.

Application Deadline: October 12, 2026

Information

Principal Pia Aspemo, tel: 0970-818-878

Assistant Principal Marianne Salometsä, tel: 0970-818 497

Assistant Principal Lena Hedman Aspebo, tel: 0970-818 411

Recruiter Ann-Louise Johansson, tel 076 137 80 78

Recruiter Natalia Castro, tel 070 287 37 52

Union Representatives

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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 Allowance”
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality’s recreational association) (all employees)

We warmly welcome your application!