About this role
We are Varberg Municipality, the employer that sees the potential in you. Here, you can make a difference, both for others and for yourself. We are driven by the idea of simplifying people's everyday lives and realizing their dreams. We achieve this through knowledge, innovative courage, and a forward-thinking spirit. Welcome to contribute to our work towards our vision – to become the creative hub of the West Coast.
Vidhögeskolan is a K-9 school with approximately 570 students and 85 staff members. The school is located in the northern part of the municipality, right in the community of Veddige, with good transport links to Varberg and surrounding municipalities.
Our catchment area covers a large geographical region, and we welcome students from Deromeskolan in grade 4. All classes have home classrooms with associated group rooms, and there are well-equipped special rooms for practical and aesthetic subjects. We also have Flex activities at the school. There are excellent opportunities in the subject of physical education, as we have access to various sports halls and are close to an ice rink, as well as an outdoor environment that promotes movement.
At our school, we believe that safety and well-being are important for both students and staff, and students have access to health personnel every day of the week. Ongoing development projects at the school include health and well-being, as well as leadership and stimulation. Come and be a part of us here at Vidhögeskolan and contribute to our continued efforts to create a school where every student's learning, development, and well-being are the focus!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Your responsibilities include:
• Teaching mathematics and science/technology in grades 4-6.
• Preparing, implementing, and evaluating your teaching. You will base your work on the students' needs and focus on leadership and stimulation, as well as making necessary adjustments in the classroom.
• Mentoring students and collaborating with colleagues and guardians. You will have a relational and clear leadership as your foundation.
Motivating and inspiring students is your greatest drive. Together with your colleagues, you will shape a relational leadership where the quality of teaching is the focus. We create the best possible environment for learning.
As a teacher with us at Varberg Municipality, you play a central role in creating a safe, developing, and motivating environment for students. By planning, implementing, and following up on your varied teaching, you provide students with the opportunity to develop both academically and socially.
Together with your colleagues, you will plan and follow up on teaching based on your choices of pedagogical and didactic strategies and methods, tailored to the students' needs and conditions, and grounded in research and proven experience. You will meet each student in their knowledge progression and contribute to developing learning environments that encourage student learning, participation, and influence.
Professional development based on the school's needs is a given for us, as is an organization for planning and evaluating teaching. We expect you to see your role as an opportunity for personal and professional growth, an important and challenging position where you take responsibility for being a good role model and feel genuine pride in your work.
As an employee of Varberg Municipality, you also have access to benefits such as discounted commuter tickets, wellness grants, a staff association, and the possibility of a benefit bicycle.
QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for someone who has a teaching degree and certification with authorization to teach mathematics and science/technology in grades 4-6.
Furthermore, you have:
• Knowledge and experience in meeting students with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of clear pedagogical practices.
Please attach references, grades, diploma, and if applicable, preschool teacher certification or teaching certification to your application.
OTHER
Varberg Municipality has a political decision regarding the desired employment rate. This means that the employee has the right to work full-time or part-time as desired.
If you are offered a position within the Preschool and Primary School Administration, you are required to present a criminal record extract before the employment contract takes effect. You can order the appropriate criminal record at the following link: https://polisen.se/tjanster-tillstand/belastningsregistret/skola-eller-forskola/
The position will be filled provided that it is not needed by permanently employed staff.
In preparation for this recruitment, we have carefully selected the advertising platforms we wish to use and therefore request no contact from advertisers or staffing agencies!