Teacher for Högalid School (Grades 4–6) for the Fall Semester of 2026 Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Elementary school teacher, grades 4–6
Work model On location
Application due date 8 July 2026
Are you the one? 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 common goals. With a focus on students’ development and learning, you’ll help create an inspiring and positive environment together with us.
We offer:
- If you’re a certified teacher, an extra month’s salary paid out after you’ve been employed for 12 months
- 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!
4 position(s).
JOB DUTIES
You will work as a teacher at Högalid School in Kiruna.
As a teacher, you’ll work closely with your team, the student health team, and other educators at the school. You’ll be responsible for planning, implementing, and following up on educational activities based on the school’s guidelines and the students’ needs. You will foster strong collaboration with parents and guardians and actively participate in the school’s development efforts.
We are seeking teachers in the following subjects, among others; please indicate in your application what you are interested in and in which subjects you are qualified to teach.
• Math/Science/Technology
• Swedish/English
• Swedish as a Second Language
• Music
QUALIFICATIONS
Your personal qualities are important to us, and we would like you to:
• work well with students and colleagues
• are independent, proactive, and goal-oriented
• view collegial learning as essential to student development
• look forward to working together as a team toward shared goals with a focus on the students
Requirements:
• teaching certification
Please include your teaching certification and list of qualifications—or, alternatively, your diploma—with your application, along with any other information you consider important. We place great emphasis on personal suitability.
In accordance with the law on background checks, you must be able to provide an extract from the police criminal records 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 salaries. If you advance in the recruitment process, you will be presented with a salary range applicable to you at the time of 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.