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Join our team as a substitute teacher / staff member at IES Jönköping!
Are you looking for a flexible, meaningful role that makes a real difference in students’ lives? We are looking for dedicated, reliable, and professional individuals to join our substitute team at Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) in Jönköping. This is a great opportunity if you are a student, are looking for part-time income, or are exploring a career in education.
About the role
We are a large, multilingual school with 860 students (ages 6-16) and 130 staff from diverse backgrounds. During staff absences, we need substitute staff for a variety of roles, including:
- Cover Teacher
- Fritids (after-school care)
- Practical roles
This is an on-call position for short and medium-term assignments. Our regular cover staff are always considered first for longer-term positions, offering excellent opportunities for career progression.
Who we are looking for
You do not need to be a qualified teacher, but you should be a hardworking, positive, and reliable team player who enjoys working with children. We are looking for people who:
- Hold an EU passport or a valid work permit for Sweden until at least June 2027.
- Are comfortable working in English or Swedish.
- Have academic studies or experience working with young people.
- Have relevant studies or work experience in teaching, pedagogy, psychology, or social work (a strong merit).
- Are committed, professional, and have a positive personality.
You will have the opportunity to state your preferences for roles, subjects, and age groups you feel most comfortable with. We provide professional development and coaching to help you succeed in the role.
What we offer you
- A supportive and transparent work environment with a strong leadership team.
- A positive workplace where we work hard, help each other, and have fun.
- A range of social activities, teambuilding, and development opportunities.
- A good hourly rate of pay, with a collective bargaining agreement and worker's rights through ALMEGA.
Student Safeguarding
The safety of our students is our top priority. All successful candidates will be subject to a police background check from Sweden and/or their home country. We also require three Bank-ID/verified references.
How to apply
Send your personal letter and CV, along with any relevant qualifications, to:
jobs.jonkoping@engelska.se
Please write only "COVER-ENG" in the subject line.
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The final application date is August 30, 2026.
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About IES & IES Jönköping:
The Principal of the school is Simon Varley who first joined IES in 2003 as a science teacher. He started IES Jönköping in 2009 and has been the Principal ever since. The school now has around 860 students and 130 staff working together across years F-9.
Internationella Engelska Skolan is a leading independent school group (independent school), reaching academic results far above average. It was founded in 1993 by Ms Barbara Bergström, a science teacher, originally from the US. Over 20,000 students are currently enrolled in our 47 schools around the country. Read more at engelska.se/work-with-us/
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.