Teacher in Science at IES

Internationella Engelska Skolan is a leading independent school group (friskola), reaching academic results far above average. It was founded in 1993 by Ms. Barbara Bergstrom, a science teacher originally from the US. In 2009, she received the award "Entrepreneur of the year in Sweden".
More than 15 500 students are enrolled in our 22 schools around the country, mainly grades 4-9.

IES is the largest free school organization in "Grundskolan", with six of the ten major free schools in Sweden.

The company has a turnover of more than one billion SEK (2012-13) and around 1,500 members of staff. It is in a phase of rapid expansion, also abroad. More about the company, its schools and what we stand for can be found at www.engelska.se

Internationella Engelska Skolan i Halmstad is an independent secondary school with 450 students in grade 4-8, next school year grade 4-9 and around 550 students and 50 staff members. The school is located near the Nissan river, and is a short walk from the city center.

We are looking for a Science teacher to a 100% permanent employment with start August 2014.

Qualifications
You are a qualified teacher in grades 7-9 in the subject Science.

You have extraordinary commitment and drive. You are a clear leader that provides security and a role model for your students. You get involved in the students and in their goals through a coaching approach. As a person you are creative and open to new ideas and viewpoints. You are structured , loyal, responsive and have a high sense of responsibility.
Fluency in English is an advantage but not a must.

Duties and responsibilities:
- To create the necessary conditions for students to acquire knowledge and achieve individual goals.
- To develop students' knowledge and skills with the curriculum and syllabi founded by clear criteria, goals and feedback.
- To act as a role model and to provide security, order and a calm working atmosphere both inside and outside the classroom.

Interviews will be held ongoing.