Teacher, German

Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB; Österåkers kommun; On-site; SEK 250,000 - 350,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive colleagues

International working environment

Opportunity to contribute to a growing school

Job summary

Internationella Engelska Skolan i Sverige AB in Österåker is seeking a Qualified German Teacher for Year 9 to inspire students and foster their language skills. This part-time, 20% position begins on 7 August and involves classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in creating structured lessons while maintaining a positive classroom environment. A valid teaching qualification in German and experience at the lower secondary level are required.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching German at lower secondary level, preferably Year 9.
• Strong expectations for all students.
• Ability to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, assess, and follow up on students' learning in German for Year 9.
• Create engaging lessons that support students with different needs.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Cultural understanding

Organized

Flexible

Education

Valid teaching qualification and teaching license in German

Job description

Overview

Qualified German Teacher Year 9 (20%). IES Österåker opened in August 2024 and is a modern F-9 school with high ambitions. When fully established, the school will have around 600 students across two classes per year group. We follow the Swedish national curriculum, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. Our school is built on clear routines, high expectations, and a safe learning environment where students and staff can succeed. The school is located in central Åkersberga, about 30 minutes from Stockholm. Our campus combines newly built and renovated facilities and is close to sports facilities, nature, and the Stockholm archipelago. We are looking for an experienced and qualified German Teacher to teach Year 9 students. This is a 20% position, starting 7 August, with teaching scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

As a teacher, you will plan, teach, assess, and follow up on students\' learning in German. You will inspire students to develop their language skills and cultural understanding while helping them achieve strong academic results.

You will create engaging and well-structured lessons that support students with different learning needs, encouraging confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach, assess, and follow up on students\' learning in German for Year 9.
• Create engaging and well-structured lessons that support students with different learning needs.
• Foster confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German.
• Maintain a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment.
• Provide clear and constructive feedback to help students improve.
• Collaborate with colleagues as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Holds a valid teaching qualification and teaching license in German.
• Experience teaching German at lower secondary level, preferably Year 9.
• Strong classroom management and high expectations for all students.
• Organised, flexible, and committed to student success.
• Ability to work in an international working environment.

What we offer

• A school with clear routines and strong leadership.
• Supportive and dedicated colleagues.
• An international working environment.
• The opportunity to help build and develop a growing school.
• A culture focused on learning, respect, and academic success.

Details

• The position is 20%, with lessons on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting 7 August. Working hours: Monday 08.00-12.00, Wednesday 08.00-12.00, Friday 08.00-11.40.
• Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.
• A criminal background check is required before employment.
• Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with bilingual communication; teaching is in Swedish and English, and meetings are in English.

N.B. Prior to any offer of employment at IES, a criminal background check is required for all applicants. In Sweden this is an extract from belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.