Primary school physical education & health teacher, Backens skola Type of Employment Part-time
Job position Primary teacher, 4-6
Work model On location
Application due date 27 July 2025
Are you the one? We have a common strategy for education in our municipality: to create a coherent education chain that contributes to greater equality, improved learning outcomes and attractive education. We want all children, young people and adults to have the opportunity to reach their full potential and develop their knowledge and skills. We know that this is based on committed, knowledgeable and professional staff who provide high-quality teaching. We make a difference every day and are proud of our mission. Our work contributes to the confidence of children and young people.
Backens skola is a F-6 school where Umeå music classes are part of grades 4-6.
The school has around 250 pupils and around 30 teachers. The school has a high level of commitment and a family and inclusive atmosphere. We have a creative school environment and see it as a sign of a safe school environment.
Feel free to join us on a digital tour of the school here!
We are looking for a confident primary school teacher in physical education & health to strengthen our team!
Employment information
The position is a permanent position, part-time 60%, with planned start 2025-08-11.
Work tasks
Your task as a teacher in primary school is to plan and implement teaching based on the curriculum but also do more overall planning together with colleagues. You will individually and together with colleagues follow up, evaluate and analyze teaching and assess and document students' knowledge development. You are responsible for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment that contributes to students' goal achievement. As a teacher, you are responsible for informing pupils and guardians about the pupils' learning progress and sometimes, individually or together with a colleague, having mentoring responsibilities.
You will primarily teach physical education and health for grades 1-6.
About you
You are a clear leader 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 governing documents. You differentiate and vary teaching based on the needs of the students. You share your knowledge and experience to contribute to collegial learning. Building good relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents is an important part of the teaching role.
Great importance is attached to personal suitability.
Requirements
Primary school teacher degree with competence in physical education and health for primary/middle school
Has/have applied for a teaching license
Valid extract from the criminal record
Good knowledge of Swedish language in speech and writing
Meritorious
Experience of working with children and young people
A warm welcome with your application!
About Umeå municipality
Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has about 440 managers and the business is divided into eight administrations. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To meet the target of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. Over the next ten years, we will be hiring around a thousand people every year. Do you want to join us?
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