About This Role
The British International School of Stockholm wishes to employ a qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated English teacher. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering an engaging and comprehensive English curriculum to students at Key Stage 3, as well as preparing students for IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme examinations.
Responsibilities and expectations:
Promote the school’s vision and values.
Show a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Plan, develop, and assess high-quality lessons.
Collaborate to enhance and develop our English curriculum
Hold students accountable to maintain an effective learning environment.
Stay up to date with the latest educational research.
Minimum qualifications:
Proven experience teaching English from Years 7 to 13.
Be a fully qualified teacher (UK BEd or PGCE with relevant degree, or hold the equivalent recognised teaching qualifications from other countries).
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Be eligible to live and work in Sweden.
Proven ability to inspire, motivate, and engage students.
A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
Dedicated to ongoing professional growth, consistently striving to achieve goals and deliver results.
Preferred qualifications
Knowledge and experience of teaching IBDP English Language and Literature
Familiarity with international education systems, particularly the IGCSE and IB curricula.
We offer you:
A wonderful country and school in which to work
Excellent professional development opportunities
Opportunities to work across phases in our all through school
Supportive and aspirational parents
Extremely friendly and vibrant staff and students from a rich range of backgrounds
If you are internationally-minded and have the desire to be part of our school community, we would love to hear from you.
About BISS
Established in 1980, the British International School of Stockholm (BISS) is an all-through international school with a vibrant community of students from over 50 countries aged 3-18 years. Our holistic philosophy emphasises both the intellectual and personal development of our students. We provide a strong pastoral system, broad curriculum and exciting enrichment opportunities to meet the needs of a diverse student population. Meeting internationally recognised standards of excellence, BISS is proud to be an accredited member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS).
Situated in the Danderyds Kommun area, BISS has two campuses: Altorp (Östra Valhallavägen 17, Djursholm), which hosts students from nursery to Year 4, and Ekeby (Rinkebyvägen 4, Danderyd), which hosts students from Year 5 to Year 13.
Our members of staff
Like our student body, BISS employees come from many different countries and a rich range of backgrounds. Our vision is to empower people to be their best and we strongly believe in this not only for our students but for our staff as well. Among many others, our core values are curiosity, resilience, and respect - fundamental characteristics that we admire and look for in all our staff members.
To apply
Please complete the following for submission through TES. CVs are welcome as supporting documents, but not in place of the application form
A completed BISS application form, written in English - this is found on our website https://bisstockholm.se/careers/
A letter of application
Successful candidates will be invited for an interview.
Closing date:
The deadline for applications will be 30/04/2026.
However, BISS reserves the right to interview and appoint outstanding candidates before this date. If you would like to learn more about this position, you are welcome to contact our Secondary Principal, Josh Crozier, at j.crozier@bisstockholm.se. He will be happy to answer any questions or provide additional information about the role.
For further information about the British International School of Stockholm, please visit our website https://bisstockholm.se/
Safeguarding
The British International School of Stockholm is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to relevant police checks, the receipt of satisfactory references and the production of relevant original ID documentation and examination certificates. The successful candidate must also be willing to undergo child protection training appropriate to the post.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.