Swedish as a Second Language (SvA) Teacher at Högalid School (Grades 4–9)
Kiruna, Sverige
Anställningstyp Full-time
Jobbposition Elementary school teacher, grades 4–6
Arbetsmodell On location
Sista ansökningsdag 30 juli 2026
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One thing is certain. With us, you make a difference. We are the teacher who helps a little brother read his first words and the after-school staff who bring laughter at the end of the school day. We are the childcare workers who help children grow every day and the librarian who brings literature to life. Together, we strive for knowledge, for meaning, and for a fun everyday life for children and young people. There’s something special about that. Would you also like to work for the future in the Municipality of Kiruna? Come and be part of the community at the Culture and Education Administration. We’re now looking for someone who is proactive, independent, and enjoys working in a team to achieve shared goals. With a focus on students’ development and learning, you’ll help create an inspiring and positive environment alongside us.   We offer: • For certified teachers, an extra month’s salary paid after 12 months of employment • The opportunity to rent apartments in the mountains • Free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year • The Kiruna Card, a bus pass that allows you to travel and commute throughout the municipality for a low annual fee • Opportunities for a rich and fulfilling leisure life   We look forward to hearing from you! 1 position(s). JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a teacher at Högalid School, you will work closely with your teaching team, the student health team, the principal, and other school staff. You will be responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on educational activities based on the school’s guiding documents and the students’ needs. You will foster good collaboration with parents and guardians and actively participate in the school’s development efforts. QUALIFICATIONS We are looking for a certified teacher in Swedish as a Second Language (SvA), preferably in combination with Swedish or English. Teaching experience is preferred. We are looking for someone who works well with students and colleagues. You are independent, proactive, and goal-oriented. You view collegial learning as essential to students’ development and look forward to working together as a team toward shared goals with a focus on the students. We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Please include your professional license and list of qualifications with your application. Criminal Record: In accordance with the Act on Suitability Checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal record upon employment. Order one immediately when you submit your application; you can do so via the link https://polisen.se/belastningsregistret?mtm_campaign=utdrag&mtm_kwd=post0623 Employment Type: Permanent position. Duration: Permanent; Start Date: Fall 2026. To work with us, you must share Kiruna Municipality’s core values, where respect, responsibility, and collaboration are the guiding principles. We offer a pleasant work environment and stimulating tasks, and as an employee, you’ll enjoy a good work-life balance. We offer a variety of benefits, including free access to various fitness facilities up to 5,000 SEK per year, cabins in the mountains that you can rent, and the option to exchange part of your salary for time off. We strive for gender balance and view diversity as a strength; we welcome employees from diverse backgrounds and work to ensure our workplaces are accessible to everyone. Kiruna Municipality views full-time employment as a right and part-time employment as an opportunity. Knowledge of Finnish, Sami, and/or Meänkieli is a plus, as Kiruna Municipality is an administrative area for these languages. Kiruna Municipality applies individual and differentiated pay scales. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a salary range applicable to you during the interview. We encourage you to read the information about our collective bargaining agreements, local agreements, and what we as an employer have to offer before we meet with you for a potential interview; you can find this information here: https://kiruna.se/naringsliv--arbete/arbeta-hos-oss/kommunen-som-arbetsgivare.html Kiruna Municipality has engaged Medieval for this recruitment and therefore requests that advertising sales representatives or other providers of recruitment services refrain from contacting us.