The Upper Secondary and Adult Education Committee is responsible for the municipality’s obligations under education legislation regarding upper secondary schools, adapted upper secondary schools, municipal adult education, special education for adults, and Swedish language instruction for immigrants. The Board is also responsible for work-oriented rehabilitation and the municipality’s refugee reception efforts. We work together to ensure that the municipality’s residents can learn, grow, and live independent lives. We have Sweden’s most important job—our mission is to instill hope for the future.
Forslundagymnasiet is a modern school that takes real-world experiences as its starting point. Our motto is: We do it for real. The school focuses on sustainable agriculture, animal husbandry, and construction training. Students at Forslundagymnasiet have the opportunity to pursue their areas of interest in a safe and creative environment. We prepare our students for a career after high school or for further studies at a university.
We offer two vocational programs: the Agricultural Program and the Construction and Civil Engineering Program—with a specialization in land and civil engineering—both of which provide excellent job opportunities after graduation. Our students’ ability to achieve good results in a creative environment grounded in real-world applications is a key guiding principle for everyone who works at Forslundagymnasiet.
We are now seeking a high school teacher for the Construction and Civil Engineering Program, with a specialization in Land and Civil Engineering!
Employment Information
This is a permanent, full-time position, with a planned start date of August 10, 2026.
Your Responsibilities
You will be part of a team that is collectively responsible for the education within the Construction and Civil Engineering Program. In this role, you will plan, conduct, and follow up on instruction based on the curriculum and course objectives, with a focus on both practical and theoretical components.
You will actively work to develop pedagogical practices, create a safe learning environment, and support students’ academic development. The role also includes collaboration with the industry and responsibility for students’ workplace-based learning (APL).
About You
You are a clear leader in the classroom with the ability to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive
learning environment, structure, and context for all students. You are well-versed in the school’s guiding documents. You
differentiate and vary your instruction based on students’ needs. You share your knowledge and experiences to contribute to collegial learning. An important part of the teaching role is building strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents. Since instruction is largely project-based, collaboration skills and a solution-oriented approach are highly valued qualities. Great importance is placed on personal suitability.
Requirements
- Education in civil engineering
- Experience working in civil engineering
- Experience working with young people
- Fluency in spoken and written Swedish and English
- Valid criminal background check
- Class B driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications
- Teacher training
- Ability to teach machine operation, such as wheel loaders and excavators
- Skills in stone and paving work
Since there are furry animals at the school, you should not be allergic. Heavy lifting may be required as part of the job.
We look forward to receiving your application!
About Umeå Municipality
Umeå Municipality is the region’s largest employer, with over 13,000 essential employees. Our organization is divided into nine departments, and together we work to ensure that Umeå grows in a thoughtful way. Our core values are based on a citizen-centered approach, transparency, trust, and continuous improvement. With us, you’ll work on missions that are vital to society, helping to ensure that Umeå remains a safe, secure, and fun place to live.
Umeå is northern Sweden’s largest city, offering a rich variety of experiences and opportunities. We’re a city of associations and culture that offers a richer life even outside of work. Here, you can learn what it’s like to live in Umeå: Moving to Umeå Municipality
Our team is growing, so maybe we’re looking for you? Do you want more, too? We offer fair working conditions, great benefits, and excellent opportunities for lifelong learning, as well as jobs that are important to everyone who lives and works here. We look forward to hearing from you.