Teacher English, Grades 6 & 8
Are you passionate about helping students achieve their full potential in English? Internationella Engelska Skolan Uppsala (IESU) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic English teacher for grades 6 and 8 to join our vibrant and international team. This is a full-time cover position, initially for the Autumn term but with the possibility to extend the contract further.
About the position: As an English teacher at IES Uppsala, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality lessons that engage students. You will work in an international environment where both English and Swedish are the language of instruction and communication.
Key responsibilities:
- Teach English to students in grades 6 and 8, following the Swedish curriculum.
- Create a positive, structured, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Foster students’ creativity & critical thinking.
- Collaborate closely with colleagues and parents to support each student’s academic and personal development.
- Maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students.
Qualifications:
- Certified teacher qualification
- Fluent English speaker (native level equivalency preferred).
- Previous experience teaching English in a school environment is highly valued.
- Strong classroom management skills and a commitment to maintaining the IES ethos of "tough love" and a calm, safe, and orderly learning environment.
About IES Uppsala: The school opened in 2011 and offers a safe and academically challenging environment for students aged 10–16. At IES, we believe in bilingual education, academic excellence, and a strong focus on student well-being. Our teachers and staff come from around the world, creating a truly international atmosphere.Apply today! We are looking to make an immediate appointment for this position. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you would be a great fit for our team.
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 46 schools and around 30,000 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.