Teacher in Wood and Metal Crafts for Grades 3-6 at Vanstaskolan

Learn for Life! Do you, like us, enjoy challenges and school development? Do you want to help enhance learning for our students? Are you a team player with the ability to create engagement and curiosity? Then we need you! Welcome to our team at Vanstaskolan - a well-functioning school unit focused on promoting and preventive work! **Job Responsibilities** As a teacher in Nynäshamn Municipality, you will play a vital role in an organization that fulfills an important societal function. You will work in a team where all employees share a common responsibility for achieving the objectives outlined in our work plans and governing documents. Through collegial learning, professional development, and municipality-wide subject conferences, we enhance our teaching. You are a clear leader in the classroom, committed to fostering good relationships, active teaching, and high achievement. You work from a formative approach with the student's learning at the forefront, helping them progress in their education. As a teacher at Vanstaskolan, you will be part of a team that values collegial learning and co-planning. As a woodworking and metalworking teacher, you will work with students in grades 3-6 at Vanstaskolan as well as in adapted compulsory school grades 1-9. **About the Workplace** The primary task of the Department of Children and Education is to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment where we prepare children and young people for the future. We also work to promote access to cultural and recreational activities for all residents. In Nynäshamn Municipality, we aim to give our students the best conditions for development. Research is at the forefront, and we invest in collegial learning, where experiences are shared in an open climate with close connections within the organization. There is also room for an active and nature-oriented leisure time. Vanstaskolan is a K-9 school with approximately 750 students and around 100 employees. The school focuses on school development and has clear visions for the future. We work in an open climate and foster a good collegial spirit. At our school, we strive for all students to feel secure and have learning and development as a priority. We have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination and harassment. The school has a well-functioning student health team that includes all professions and works closely with students and staff. The school is located next to Ösmo train station. We are continuously developing our work, currently focusing on norms and values, learning environments, and differentiated instruction. **What We Are Looking For** To succeed in this role, you have: - A teaching license and qualifications in the subject - Experience working as a woodworking and metalworking teacher - Knowledge of the current curriculum - Knowledge of the school's governing documents - Strong proficiency in the Swedish language, both spoken and written. It is advantageous if you have: - Experience teaching in grades 3-6 and adapted compulsory school grades 1-9 - Experience working with students with learning difficulties - Experience working with gifted students **Personal Qualities We Are Looking For** We are seeking a teacher who can build trusting, lasting relationships with students, guardians, and colleagues. You are a clear leader in the classroom and can collaborate well within the team in a responsible and humble manner. Your approach is respectful, allowing others to thrive and develop in your presence. As a person, you are distinctly communicative, ensuring that messages are conveyed and expectations are clear and explicit. In your work, you have a natural ability to plan and organize your activities effectively. Maintaining high quality is a given for you, and you stay updated with current research. **What We Offer You** - With us, you can make a difference in people's lives. Here, you have close access to your manager and colleagues, influence, and decision-making. - Nynäshamn is a calm and safe municipality. The safety is also present in our teams – we are unpretentious, encourage, and support each other when needed. - Nynäshamn Municipality is part of Sweden's strongest growth region. Our journey offers you opportunities for challenges and varied tasks. - We provide free access to a gym. You also receive wellness hours or wellness benefits. - You have the option for vacation and pension exchanges. - We have an active staff association where you can rent cabins in the mountains and the archipelago. You can also participate in various activities such as padel, kayaking, and horseback riding. **Our Recruitment Process** We apply ongoing selection and use a competency-based recruitment method for a fair and objective assessment. Diversity is an asset, and we welcome all applicants. This position requires a criminal record extract. We look forward to your application and hope you want to become a part of our team! **Information About the Position** Start Date: By agreement Employment Type: Permanent position Employment Rate: Part-time 80-100% Number of Vacancies: 1