Science/Maths Teacher
Internationella Engelska Skolan, Jonkoping
Sweden
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2017
- Apply by:
- 10 June 2017
Job overview
We are looking for a qualified Maths/Science teacher or generalist to join our team. You will teach maths and science in grade 4, 5 or 6 (children aged between 10-12 years old). Teaching in the subjects of Maths and Science is done 100% in the English language with some supporting materials in Swedish.
Here is an exciting opportunity to join a successful school. You will be a part of a team of multicultural, international teachers and staff, whose working language is English. The person we are looking for should be qualified, flexible, enthusiastic and a good team player.
Our relatively new school is situated by a beautiful lake in a medium-sized town called Jönköping. It's a nice place to live, safe, clean, healthy with a huge range of activities, clubs and organisations to get engaged in. It has a small university, a nice town center and good connections to the rest of Sweden and airports. It's developing well and growing quicker than they can build places to live - but it’s still a relatively humble place overall. We have good facilities at the school but more importantly we have a great team and a vibrant international culture! Learn more about the school itself here and in the attached documents.
- We are both a regular state-funded school and a true 'international' school - half the staff and over half the students have an international
- We follow the Swedish curriculum which gives teachers’ professional freedom to think and decide for themselves within a framework
- A committed and qualified team who go the extra mile for the students and each other
- All teachers are also mentors - responsible for pastoral care, guiding and shaping their 15 students throughout the year
- A maximum weekly teaching time of 18 hours; support time is included in this which gives you the space to invest in quality
- We have a Behaviour Team who support teachers in developing a positive classroom and corridor environment
- Through "tough love" and high expectations students learn manners, develop character, good behaviour, respect and responsibility
- We are a school that is focussed on more than just tests and result - we prepare students for the realities of independent study and the workplace.
Our offer:
We offer competitive salaries, a free pedagogical lunch every day, an excellent work environment, support with making the move and learning the language. You can count on the support of our strong leadership team. We take care of our staff and offer a range of social activities and opportunities for professional development. If you want to learn more and are ready to take the leap and teach in Sweden we look forward to your application!
Applications:
Please send an email with your CV and a personal letter to the Principal Simon Varley at jobs.jonkoping@engelska.se with “IES-Ma/Sc Junior" as the subject line. We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis, but the final date for applications is Sunday 11th June 2017.
About IES:
Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group ("friskola") with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is through both Swedish and English, with English the language of the corridors. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at "Grundskolan" with over 30 schools and over 21,500 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993. You can read more at www.engelska.se.
Attached documents
About Internationella Engelska Skolan, Jonkoping
- Internationella Engelska Skolan, Jonkoping
- Birkagatan 41
- Jonkoping
- Sweden
What We Do
Internationella Engelska Skolan has a long and wide experience in education, now in its 21st year as a school provider in Sweden. We have developed and tested practices and policies for transforming our core convictions into reality. Here are a few:
Command of the English language – Up to 50 per cent of teaching is in English, mainly performed by native English-speaking teachers. English is the staff language in corridors and classrooms. Other modern languages, like Spanish, are also mainly taught by native teachers. An international atmosphere is promoted in our schools. The diversity of the teaching staff strongly supports the international character of our schools. IES promotes full bilingualism – skills in the Swedish language are fully upheld as well as in English.
A safe and orderly school environment, in which teachers can teach and students learn – We have a “Code of conduct”, to be signed by parents and students. The principal is to be present, visible and alert on a daily basis. Students line up punctually outside their classrooms for lessons. Good classroom management is applied. Graffiti is not tolerated anywhere and floors are kept garbage free. Good manners are applied; “Yes, please”, “No, thank you”. Staff members dress in a professional manner. Any bullying is acted upon with the highest degree of urgency. School toilets are kept fresh and clean. Staff are addressed by titles, Mr/Ms/Dr and last name. There is an effective student care team. The principal meets regularly with the student council and listens attentively to its views on how the school lives up to its promises. The PTA (Parent/Teacher Association) provides extra support for the school. Annual questionnaires to students and parents give added information to the principal and IES on matters to improve. It is emphasized that school is a workplace. Pride in a clean and well-functioning school is promoted.
High academic expectations and aspirations – Lessons start on time and are used fully, without disturbance. The working memory of each student must be able to focus on the tasks at hand. Staff keep close watch over the attendance of students and patterns of absence. Every student has a mentor teacher. Mentors call home or meet with parents at least once a month. Extra support classes are offered for one hour a week, at a minimum, in every subject. Quick evaluations and feedback on learning are to be applied, for example via simple diagnostic tests after a subject unit, in order for no child to be left behind. Academic Notice systems are used to communicate weak achievement/lack of progress. Homework is given regularly. Parents are kept informed about the curriculum for each term and year, as well as school year calendars and test schedules; support from parents is to be encouraged. Excellent, nutritious school lunches are served to students and staff. Teachers share their extra-curricular interests and are expected to provide one such activity a week. Mentors meet with parents and students once a term, with an academic status report given in advance.
Best practices are shared between IES schools, in a cooperative atmosphere for the best of all of our schools and students.
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