Study and Career Counselor

Qualified Study and Career Counselor sought Do you want to work in an international environment with a clear pedagogical vision? Internationella Engelska Skolan has made a significant difference for our students for 30 years. We are convinced that it is thanks to our clear ethos with engaged and present leaders that our schools have an environment where everyone works towards common goals. We have a strong culture based on proven routines. Here, teachers can focus on teaching and learning. Students are at the center of everything we do; all students are your students. At Internationella Engelska Skolan, we are a team pulling in the same direction. To enjoy working with us, you should share our belief in the importance of clear values, collegial learning, and common routines and approaches. IES is proud of its employees and has developed a method to create a calm and safe school environment. This allows our teachers to have more time to share their knowledge, both with students and colleagues. Your own teaching is in Swedish, but among colleagues we speak English/Swedish. We are now looking for a study and career counselor. We are looking for someone with a positive and professional attitude, who is flexible and shows great commitment in their work for the best interests of our students. The position is 50% in Älvsjö, but there may be a possibility to combine it with another 50% position at a different school in Stockholm if desired. Who are you? You are a person who takes initiative, works independently, and can prioritize effectively in a changing everyday life. You are confident in making decisions and solving situations as they arise in a professional manner. We are looking for someone who: - Has a university degree as a study and career counselor. - Has excellent collaboration skills. - Expresses themselves well in speech and writing in both Swedish and English. - Has good digital competence. To succeed in the role, you need to be a trustworthy person who finds it easy to build relationships and communicate effectively. The position is an exciting opportunity to work in a stimulating and international environment. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and your ability to contribute positively to our team. In the role of study and career counselor in the compulsory school, you will be part of the school's student health team, working preventively and promotively in areas such as attendance, safety, and study peace. You will work with individual counseling and information efforts in classes. You will also collaborate with teaching teams, where you inform and guide about upper secondary education, the future job market, and stimulate students' interest and curiosity for upcoming choices and programs at the school. You provide information to students and guardians about various choices within compulsory school that form the basis for future study and career choices. You hold guidance conversations ahead of the upper secondary school choice and coordinate work experience (PRAO) for grades 8 and 9. Employment form The position is a permanent employment (50%) based on leave, with a 6-month probationary period. Opportunity to combine the position with another 50% at another IES school may exist. Start date August 10, 2026. Salary according to agreement; collective agreement exists. Other We ask you to submit a CV, personal letter, and degree certificate with your application. To work in a school, you must present a valid extract from the criminal record register. Selection and interviews are conducted continuously; the position may be filled before the final application date.

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.