Arbetsbeskrivning

Reports to: Middle School and Upper School Principal

Our vision

To be recognised as a leading international school that inspires and educates generations of global change-makers.

Our mission

Stockholm International School inspires and educates children of the global community through internationally recognised learning programs. We enable international mobility and support growth and talent development in the Stockholm region and beyond.

Description/Purpose

A Science Teacher in the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), teaching Grades 6–12, on a 75% fixed-term contract for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Duties/Responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for the following:

• Teaching of Grades 6-12 Science.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of the Science curriculum.
• Communicating regularly with parents.
• Be an active and contributing member of the School’s faculty.
• Participating in the full range of professional activities in the school.
• Actively contributing to the operational needs of the school.
• Fulfilling other assigned roles such as advisory and duties.

Required Qualifications and Attributes

• Qualifications in the area of Middle / Upper School Science.
• Preferred additional qualifications in other academic disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to establish a positive rapport with adults and students.
• The ability to work effectively in a team.
• A pleasant and friendly personality.
• The ability to function effectively under pressure.
• The ability to show initiative and work independently.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Science.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience in Science.
• Preferred experience with the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) curricula.

The successful applicant will preferably have a working knowledge of the IB Middle Years and/or Diploma Programmes. Experience working with students from diverse cultures and countries would be an advantage.

At Stockholm International School we are committed to protecting children. Aligned with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All applicants will therefore be required to undergo appropriate child protection screening. Included in the recruitment process will be a local and national police check as well as a mandatory police background check from the last 10 years of employment in every country worked. A judicial background check will be conducted prior to the issuance of the contract for prospective candidates applying to work at our school.

What we offer:

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer benefits in terms of; a pension scheme (Alecta ITP 1/ITP2), a generous wellness stipend, other insurances, and a substantial amount of professional development opportunities inside and outside the school. We also offer staff events and social gatherings that bring colleagues together, for example, hobby evenings and choir practices. Our location in central Stockholm is easily accessible by public transportation.

Contract:

General Fixed-term Contract

Time allocation: 75%

Starting: August 7, 2026

Ending: June 15, 2027

Salary:

Salary based on salary scale.

Application:

Last day for application: April 5th, 2026

We only accept applications in English and from certified candidates.

SIS holds the right to offer the position as soon as a viable candidate is found.

Please send your letter of interest and CV to [email protected]. Please write Science teacher MYP & DP 75%] in the Subject Line.