Teacher, German

Qualified German Teacher Year 9 (20%)

IES Österåker opened in August 2024 and is a modern F-9 school with high ambitions. When fully established, the school will have around 600 students across two classes per year group.

We follow the Swedish national curriculum, with up to 50% of lessons taught in English. Our school is built on clear routines, high expectations, and a safe learning environment where students and staff can succeed.

The school is located in central Åkersberga, about 30 minutes from Stockholm. Our campus combines newly built and renovated facilities and is close to sports facilities, nature, and the Stockholm archipelago.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified German Teacher to teach Year 9 students. This is a 20% position, starting 7 August, with teaching scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

As a teacher, you will plan, teach, assess, and follow up on students' learning in German. You will inspire students to develop their language skills and cultural understanding while helping them achieve strong academic results.

You will create engaging and well-structured lessons that support students with different learning needs, encouraging confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing German.

We are looking for someone who:

- Holds a valid teaching qualification and teaching license in German. - Has experience teaching German at lower secondary level, preferably Year 9. - Creates a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment. - Has high expectations for all students. - Gives clear and constructive feedback that helps students improve. - Works well with colleagues and enjoys being part of a collaborative team. - Is organised, flexible, and committed to student success.What we offer

- A school with clear routines and strong leadership. - Supportive and dedicated colleagues. - An international working environment. - The opportunity to help build and develop a growing school. - A culture focused on learning, respect, and academic success.

The position is 20%, with lessons taking place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting 7 August. Working hours Monday 08.00-12.00, Wednesday 08.00-12.00 and Friday 08.00-11.40. 

Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the application deadline.

A criminal background check is required before employment.

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 46 schools and around 30,000 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.