Become part of our team as a woodworking teacher for middle and upper school at IES Jönköping!
We are seeking an engaged and licensed woodworking teacher who wants to help drive high-quality woodworking education at our school. With us, you will work in a dynamic, international environment where we together create study peace, academic success, and a safe environment for everyone. The woodworking room is newly renovated with new machines installed in summer 2025.
This is a position that can lead to permanent employment, starting August 3, 2026.
About the role
We are an international school with 850 students from preschool to grade 9 and 130 staff from around the world. As a woodworking teacher, you are responsible for planning and implementing meaningful lessons for both middle and upper school. You work with the subject team 'practical aesthetic subjects'.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a confident and professional educator with training in the subject of woodworking who thrives as a leader in the classroom. For this position, we are only considering applicants with a Swedish teaching license or applicants who will soon obtain one.
Qualifications we prioritize:
- Swedish teaching license with qualification in woodworking.
- Positive and collaborative – you are a team player who spreads energy in the collegium and contributes to our 'Tough Love' culture.
- Ability to create engagement and confidence in students.
What we offer you
- A stable position: We offer 100% employment with the goal of a long-term permanent position.
- Thorough introduction: Extra introduction days and a well-structured mentorship program to give you the best possible start.
- Professional environment: Clear routines, policies, and digital systems to support you in your teaching and documentation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, healthy educational lunches, and collective agreement (Sveriges Lärare/Almega).
Student safety Our students' safety is our highest priority. All candidates who proceed in the process will undergo a background check from the Police. We will also request three Bank-ID/verified references.
How to apply: Send your cover letter and CV together with your teaching license. (do not apply via our website or otherwise)
Please write only 'träslöjd' in the subject line of your email.
Interviews are conducted continuously, so do not wait to apply! Last application date is July 3, 2026.
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.
