IES Careers

Upplands Väsby

Teacher: Substitute, Upplands Väsby

About this vacancy

Substitute Teacher

We are looking for substitute teachers that can cover classes for absent teachers and fritids staff from f-klass up to year 9 in all subjects.

Clear instructions are given, and cover plans are always provided by the permanent teacher. The role also includes taking attendance according to the school's routines and following our common guidelines and policies.

Some might be pre-planned work, but often it’s being there at short notice, so you need to be able to have a reasonable commute to Upplands Väsby.

Job Responsibilities

This is an opportunity for someone that have experience working with children, who would like learn what it is like to work as a teacher and/or in fritids and perhaps studying to become a teacher and looking for some extra work.

Who we are looking for

Can build relationships and collaborate.

Can lead groups and be a safe, clear adult role model.

Has a positive attitude (knowledge of low-affective behavior).

Is flexible and can come in at short notice.

We place great importance on personal suitability. Previous experience is an advantage but not a requirement – ​​the most important thing is your attitude and commitment!

English is our working language, so it’s essential that you are fluent in English and Swedish. 

It is also important to have a valid work permit to work in Sweden and a recent police clearance check as required by law when working with children.

Application:

Interviews take place continuously during the application period and the position may be filled before the application period ends. We place great importance on personal suitability.  

Applications are made via IES Careers.

To apply, you need a valid extract from the criminal record for work at school.

We kindly but firmly refrain from direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of advertising space.

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
Upplands Väsby
Position
Teacher
Subjects taught
Substitute
Position starts
Mon May 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Publish date
Fri May 08 2026 22:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Closes at
Tue Jun 30 2026 21:59:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Contract type
Substitute
Working hours
Full time
Working language
Swedish and English

Contact

Name
Emma Marshall
Phone
0737464895
Email
emma.marshall.vasby@engelska.se