Technology Teacher

Lohjan kaupunki; Lohja; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised sports services

Cultural perks

Lunch benefit

Epassi benefit up to 200 EUR/year

Job summary

Lohjan kaupunki seeks a Technology Teacher for Mäntynummen Comprehensive School in Lohja on a fixed-term contract from 14 September 2026 to 31 July 2027. You will teach technology to grades 7–9 in a ~500-student school with strong team support and a developing community.

You will be assigned a mentor to onboard and you will collaborate with a well-functioning student welfare team. The school values wellbeing, professional development, and a balanced work-life culture.

Qualifications

• Versatile mastery of the subject across materials and techniques.
• Ability to motivate students for long-term study and craft process mastery.
• Ability to manage a group and meet diverse learners.
• Strong occupational safety know-how.
• Good cooperation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach technology to grades 7–9 at Mäntynummen Comprehensive School in Lohja.
• Support onboarding with a mentor teacher.
• Collaborate with the school’s student welfare team and staff.

Skills

Subject mastery across materials and技

Motivation & study engagement

Classroom management

Occupational safety awareness

Communication & collaboration

Education

Teaching certificate / Pedagogical studies

Job description

We are seeking a Technology Teacher for Mäntynummen Comprehensive School in Lohja on a fixed-term contract from 14.9.2026 to 31.7.2027. Your duties include teaching technology to grades 7–9. Mäntynummen Comprehensive School is a ~500-student school in Lohja. The school's main location is in Mäntynummi, in a scenic area with good transport connections. We currently operate in well-functioning temporary facilities in Mäntynummi and Lohja town centre in Rantapuisto and in Linna and are awaiting completion of a new multi-use building and school, expected in 2029. The teaching staff count is about 60. You will be assigned a mentor teacher to help you onboard and support you as a new member of our community. The school has a well-functioning student welfare team with which you will collaborate.

Requirements

• versatile mastery of subject matter across materials and techniques
• ability to motivate students for long-term study and craft process mastery
• ability to manage a group and meet diverse learners
• strong occupational safety know-how
• good cooperation and communication skills

We offer

• strong team support
• a well-functioning and organized work community
• a culture of mutual sharing among professionals
• good and respectful leadership
• a developing community
• joy and meaning in the work

We value wellbeing and professional development; Lohja is an education-friendly city that supports employee education. We offer staff comprehensive benefits including subsidised sports services, cultural perks and a lunch benefit. An Epassi benefit of up to 200 euros per calendar year is available, with balance determined by the duration of employment. We also operate a self-built Wellbeing Academy to promote workplace wellbeing. We value work-life balance with regular working hours and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications are determined by the Decree on the Qualifications of Teaching Personnel (986/98). Please attach certificates showing qualifications to be checked at the interview stage. Certificates must show the completed degree and studies proving qualifications (e.g., Pedagogical studies 60 credits, multidisciplinary studies 60 credits, subject-teaching qualifications 60/120 credits).

Salary for those meeting the qualification is 3070.94–3294.02 €/month plus possible annual bonuses or other supplements, according to OVTES. Lohja basic education teachers receive a TVA compensation of 149.88 €/month. Other TVA compensations may apply when working at Lohja city.

The position follows a trial period of half of the service length. The selected must provide a health certificate from Keski-Uudenmaan Työterveys Oy, Lohja office, within one month after the start of employment, and a criminal background check as required by law (504/2002). Interviews will be held in week 37. For more information contact Principal Lassi Huhtala at 0443740080 or [e-mail]. We promote equality and value diversity; Lohja is a bilingual city.