Do you want to work in an international environment with a clear pedagogical policy? Then you should apply to IES Uppsala!
We are looking for a substitute teacher in Swedish for grades 7-9, starting on August 10, 2026. The position is full-time and is primarily a substitute position for the academic year 2026/27, but with the possibility of an additional one-year extension.
As a teacher at IES Uppsala, you are a mentor for a class together with a colleague.
We are looking for someone who:
- has teacher training in the subject
- is an engaged team player
- wants to be a mentor for students
- has good knowledge of your subject
- wants to work in an international environment.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability, and we assume that you have a genuine interest in children and young people. With us, a calm study environment is important, so you need to be confident in your teacher role and have the ability to create a good working climate in our student groups. You also need to be a team player, have a high work ethic, and enjoy working with people in an international school environment. You need to have good ability to communicate and collaborate with students and colleagues, and a willingness to help develop our school. Our digital platforms are Google and SchoolSoft.
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 the criminal record from the Swedish Police Authority and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.
