Secondary Swedish MYP Language A and B Teacher

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Job Description

Teacher for Swedish Language and Literature for Middle Years Programme, grades 6 – 9. This is a Permanent part-time position (60%).

Our vision

To be recognised as a leading international school that inspires and educates generations of global change-makers.

Our mission

Stockholm International School inspires and educates children of the global community through internationally recognised learning programs. We enable international mobility and support growth and talent development in the Stockholm region and beyond.

Duties/Responsibilities:

A teacher is responsible for the preparation, instruction and follow-up involved in teaching the designated curricula.

A teacher also has the following duties and areas of responsibility:

● The academic, personal and social welfare of students

● Assessing learning and grading all students in relation to the curricula

● Collaborate with Language B and Language A Teachers on placement tests and transition policies.

● Informing parents with regard to academic and social questions

● Actively participating in Parent/ Teacher/Student conferences

● Comfortable with the use of technology in the classroom, for example the use of ManageBac, Google Classroom, Seesaw, etc

● Ensuring that student attendance is checked and recorded in accordance with the security regulations of the school

● Attending and taking part in planned meetings set by the school and or leadership.

● Attending other meetings called with 2 weeks’ notice

● Being an advisor/mentor for projects e.g. Personal Project (MYP)

● Learning and Incorporating Positive Discipline practices both in and out of the classroom

● Serving as Homeroom teacher, or Advisory teacher* when appointed/elected.

● Acting as leaders for Sport/outdoor events during directed working time

● Being available for school trips or learning outside of school.

● Actively contributing to teams, committees and task forces.

● Contributing to the development, documentation and implementation of curriculum.

● Participating in Professional Development

● Upholding the Child Protection measures implemented at school

Qualifications and Experience:

● Be familiar with IBMYP curricula or and equivalent international curricula

● Fluent in written and spoken English and Swedish

● Have excellent communication skills

● Be able to establish rapport with adults and students

● Be able to work effectively in a team

● Be able to function effectively under pressure

● Perform their duties conscientiously

● Be able to show initiative and work independently

● Have a pleasant and friendly personality

● Preferred qualification to teach other disciplines

At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked. A judicial background check will be conducted prior to the issuance of the contract for prospective candidates applying to work at our school.

What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer benefits in terms of; a pension scheme (Alecta ITP 1/ITP2), a generous wellness stipend, other insurances, and a substantial amount of professional development opportunities inside and outside the school. We also offer staff events and social gatherings that bring colleagues together, for example, hobby evenings and choir practices. Our location in central Stockholm is easily accessible by public transportation.

Contract: Part-time (60%) (Posibility of more time if the candidate is willing teach Swedish in the Primary 20%)

Permanent Contract (with a 6-months probationary period)

Salary: Fixed salary (salary scale)

Starting: January 7, 2027

Application:

Last day for applications December 6, 2026 (the interview process can start earlier). Please note that, in order to work at SIS, you must hold a valid work permit or be an EU citizen. SIS reserves the right to close the application process at any time once a suitable candidate is found and accepts the position. We only accept applications in English and from qualified teachers. Please send a letter of interest, your CV and two references to application@intsch.se. Mark the email with “Secondary Swedish MYP Teacher”.