School Description
Tallbackaskolan is a preschool to 6th-grade school with approximately 300 students, including an after-school care department and two preparatory classes, located in a residential area between Gällivare and Malmberget. At Tallbackaskolan, we work with parts of the Gällivare model, which means that in each class in grades 1-2, there is a teaching-responsible teacher and a class mentor. In grades 3-6, a teaching-responsible teacher works with the support of a class mentor who may be assigned to one or more classes. The central student health services are located at the school, and students have access to a school counselor, school nurse, 2 special education teachers, school psychologist, and principals. The after-school care is a complement to the school, where students' abilities are developed through various forms of expression and based on their interests.
Job Responsibilities
As a class mentor, you will work closely with both students and teachers to create a safe, structured, and inspiring learning environment. Your role is crucial in students' school life, functioning both socially and pedagogically. The position includes: Providing support in the classroom, individually and in groups, creating good relationships with students, staff, and guardians, collaborating with various school functions including student health services, contributing to a positive school climate in a calm environment. Work in our after-school care is also included.
Qualifications
We are seeking candidates with secondary school qualification or other education deemed suitable by the employer. We want someone with experience working with children and youth, who wants a meaningful job where you can make a difference every day, has good collaboration skills, patience, and a solution-focused approach. You should be responsible and able to create a sense of security. Commitment, solution-focus, innovation, interest in and ability to collaborate are qualities the school values. Great importance is placed on personal suitability. A police record check is required.
Within the framework of the national minority language law, Gällivare municipality is an administrative municipality for Sami, Meänkieli, and Finnish. Knowledge of any of these languages is meritorious when applying for employment in Gällivare municipality.
Working Hours/Duration
Full-time, permanent position. Probationary employment may be applied.
Salary
Monthly salary, we apply individual salary setting – please specify salary expectations in your application.
Commencement / Application
Please include a CV with your application. Original documents will be requested when prompted.
Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis.
Commencement: As soon as possible or by agreement.
Application deadline: 2025-11-26.
Information
Principal Maria Isaksson, tel 0970-818 558
Deputy Principal Maria Ryngmark, tel 0970-818 345
Recruiter Ann-Louise Johansson, tel 076 137 80 78
Union Representatives
Kommunal, tel: 010-4429919,
[email protected]
Additional Benefits
Gällivare municipality offers you:
• Wellness benefit including strength training/group training/Dundret
• Wellness hour
• Participation in workplace Social Fund
• Membership in GKFF (Gällivare Municipality Leisure Association)
• Option to exchange vacation days
Warm welcome to apply!