About this role
In Vaxholm municipality, a small community with high ambitions, there is significant personal responsibility and opportunities to make an impact. Here, you will work in organizations with strong results, in a beautiful and safe environment. In surveys, our employees rank us as one of Sweden's best municipalities to work in.
Our core values—Collaboration, Engagement, and Respect—foster a sense of community and support us in our vital societal mission.
The Department of Children and Education in Vaxholm is characterized by good school results, a high percentage of qualified teachers, and a preschool that contributes to a strong start in life. Here, you will have excellent opportunities to develop in your role while receiving support and proximity from colleagues and supervisors.
**Description**
Welcome to Rindö School.
Rindö School is situated in a scenic location on the eastern side of Rindö. The school is located in the old regiment area, now called Rindö Harbor, which is a growing residential area. There are good transport connections to the school, both from Vaxholm and Värmdö.
Approximately 90 students attend Rindö School, from preschool to grade 6. It is important to us that children feel safe and joyful in their learning and have opportunities to express their creativity and imagination. The school’s size facilitates community and close collaboration among the preschool class, different grade levels, and after-school activities.
You will be joining a school with a good working environment and a workplace where skilled colleagues are readily available.
You can read more about our wonderful school below:
[https://www.vaxholm.se/barn--utbildning/grundskola-och-fritidshem/kommunala-grundskolor/rindo-skola](https://www.vaxholm.se/barn--utbildning/grundskola-och-fritidshem/kommunala-grundskolor/rindo-skola)
**Job Responsibilities**
We are currently seeking a temporary teacher for the intermediate level. The position includes teaching Social Studies and English. Mentorship responsibilities may also be included in the role.
The position may be extended to the following academic year.
**Qualifications**
We are looking for a certified teacher for the intermediate level in Social Studies and English. You are experienced in collaborating with fellow teachers, after-school staff, and school leadership/student health to create a positive working environment that encompasses both students and staff.
You are driven and have both the desire and experience for developmental work within your subject area and for the benefit of the school. You have experience with and interest in learning more about students with neuropsychiatric diagnoses and are creative and solutions-focused to make the school day as positive, safe, and challenging as possible for the students.
We place great importance on personal suitability.
**Conditions**
In accordance with the Education Act, anyone offered this position must present a valid extract from the criminal records register before an employment contract can be established. A request for such an extract can be made at www.polisen.se.
We welcome your application via the link in the advertisement. We do not accept applications submitted in any other format.
Vaxholm City works with competency-based recruitment aimed at recognizing each individual's skills and thus counteracting discrimination.
In preparation for the recruitment process, we have made decisions regarding recruitment channels and marketing. Therefore, we kindly ask for no contact from media sales representatives, recruitment sites, or similar.
**About Vaxholm**
Vaxholm is an archipelago municipality with 12,000 residents and large natural areas within walking and cycling distance. Each year, Vaxholm attracts nearly a million visitors. According to surveys, Vaxholm is considered the safest municipality in the county.
Well-developed public transportation with good bus and boat connections enables a pleasant and picturesque commute from central Stockholm and nearby locations.
Within the municipality's operations, we currently have about 500 permanent employees working with the best interests of our residents, business owners, and staff in mind, guided by our core values of Collaboration, Engagement, and Respect – SER.