Teacher in home and consumer studies

An engaged teacher in home and consumer studies is sought for Internationella Engelska Skolan Karlstad.

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) Karlstad is a school for grades 4-9 with 520 students and 62 employees. The school has an international focus, and teaching is conducted in both English and Swedish, depending on the subject. With us, learning and knowledge are prioritized. We are a school with a strong and clear set of values, characterized by a safe working environment, good order, and much care. Our goal is for students to learn to take personal responsibility for their development and their working environment, as well as to respect their classmates, their teachers, and themselves.

IES Karlstad is now seeking a teacher in home and consumer studies for grades 8-9. The position is a permanent employment starting in August 2026. We are primarily looking for someone with an appropriate higher education and Swedish teacher certification with qualifications to teach home and consumer studies for the relevant age groups.

Your profile

● You have Swedish or English as your native language, as well as good knowledge of both languages to be able to work in our bilingual environment.

● You have the ability to exercise personal, clear, and balanced leadership in the classroom.

● You are an active norm-setter who can maintain the safety and study environment that our school promises students and guardians.

To thrive with us, you need to be creative, responsible, and innovative. You are driven by having close and regular contact with guardians. Furthermore, you are a team player who appreciates working and collaborating with colleagues in a supportive and professional environment. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and how well your pedagogical profile matches the school's values and working methods.

A current extract from the police criminal record is a statutory requirement for employment in the school and must be presented before any potential offer of employment can be made.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the final application deadline. We therefore recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.