Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is in both Swedish and English, and the hallways are bilingual. The language of meetings and communication amongst the staff is English.
IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at compulsory school level with 48 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.
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.
We are seeking a qualified art teacher for grades 7-9.
This position is for a 6-month temporary replacement.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has Swedish teaching certification
- Is comfortable using English both verbally and in writing
- Understands the benefits of a well-organized classroom and actively works to achieve this
- Is brave, flexible, and unpretentious
- Wants to work at a school where we challenge ourselves and each other to think progressively and solve problems constructively
- Wants to work closely in teams and sees the advantages of collaboration
- Is communicative, innovative, and confident in a leadership role
- Is attentive and skilled at building good relationships with both students and colleagues
- Wants to develop in their role as a teacher and contribute to the school's ongoing development
We also view positively candidates with experience and interest in teaching and working with multilingual students.
Job responsibilities include:
- Teaching full classes of approximately 28-32 students
- Lesson planning in collaboration with subject team
- Mentoring 15-16 students, overseeing attendance, grades, and school situation
- Working in a dynamic and multicultural environment with colleagues from around the world
The position starts in January 2026 or by arrangement.
We kindly but firmly decline contact from recruitment agencies and advertisement sellers.