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Jönköping
Teacher: Textiles, Jönköping
About this vacancy
Join our team as a Craft Teacher for Years 4–6 at IES Jönköping!
Are you a creative and inspiring educator who wants to help our students develop their craftsmanship and design skills? We are looking for a Textile Craft teacher for our Junior and Middle school who can turn the craft room into a place filled with creativity, innovation, and technical skill. At IES Jönköping, we provide a structured and stimulating environment where crafts are valued as a vital part of a student's development.
This is a 100% parental leave substitute position (vikariat) for the 2026/2027 academic school year.
About the Role
We are an international school with 850 students from förskoleklass to Year 9. Our staff includes 130 employees from all over the world. As a Textile Craft teacher, you are responsible for planning and delivering lessons that spark curiosity and creativity. You will work closely with your department and will also act as a mentor for a group of approximately 15 students, coaching them through their personal and academic journey.
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a confident and engaged leader who loves working with children in Years 4–6. Key qualifications include:
Qualified Teacher Status (lärarlegitimation) in Textile Craft (or currently finishing your degree).
A creative and structured approach – you can balance artistic freedom with clear lesson objectives.
A positive mindset and a willingness to contribute to school-wide activities and exhibitions.
We offer continuous coaching and a solid induction to ensure you thrive and grow in your role with us.
What we offer you
A supportive and transparent work environment with a strong leadership team led by the Principal.
An international workplace where we help each other, share ideas, and have fun.
Clear routines and digital systems that allow you to focus on teaching and creativity.
Competitive salary, pedagogical lunches, and collective agreement (ALMEGA).
Student Safety
The safety of our students is our top priority. The candidate who is offered the job will be required to undergo a police background check. We will also request three Bank-ID/verified references.
How to apply
Send your CV and a personal letter to: jobs.jonkoping@engelska.se
Please use only "Crafts 4-6 VIK" in the subject line.
Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The application deadline is March 27, 2026.About IES
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 belastningsregistret from Polismyndigheten and from abroad, this is a record extract from an equivalent police governing body.
Vacancy details
- School
- Jönköping
- Position
- Teacher
- Subjects taught
- Textiles
- Ages
- 10 - 13
- Position starts
- Mon Aug 03 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Publish date
- Wed Mar 04 2026 23:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Closes at
- Fri Mar 27 2026 22:59:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
- Contract type
- Substitute
- Working hours
- Full time
- Working language
- Swedish or English
Contact
- Name
- Lukas Gell
- Phone
- 073-625 72 48
- lukas.gell.jonkoping@engelska.se