Full-time Subject Teacher, Home Economics and Health Education - Loviisan kaupunki - Loviisa, Finland

Loviisa is a charming maritime bilingual city characterized by small-town idyll. The city’s 12 primary schools and two high schools have about 150 teachers and 70 school assistants. The largest school in Loviisa, Harjurinne School, has approximately 530 students, including preschool, grades 1-9, and special classes. Loviisa High School operates in the same building. We are seeking a full-time home economics and health education teacher for a fixed-term position from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. Full-time employment requires at least 16 teaching hours per week. You are expected to have an inspiring, student-oriented, and active approach, as well as the use of diverse teaching and assessment methods. We offer a relaxed and active work community among pleasant young people. Loviisa’s education sector emphasizes language awareness, as well as support for learning and school attendance. Loviisa operates in accordance with the UNICEF Child-Friendly City model. The City of Loviisa ensures its staff by paying a base salary higher than the OVTES salary scale and offering various benefits such as lunch and recreation benefits, sports groups, and free access to city gyms. The qualifications are determined according to the decree on the qualifications of education personnel (986/98). Applications are submitted via Kuntarekry.fi. The application must include scanned copies of certificates proving qualifications. The selected candidate must present an acceptable medical certificate of health no later than two weeks after starting work. The candidate must also provide a criminal record extract in accordance with the Act 504/2002 on the criminal background check of persons working with children before starting work. The probation period is six months.