
S2 Teacher
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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Vantaa, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 92% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,176–€4,268). Range-width comparison is limited because one of the salary bands is incomplete. This benchmark is based on 607 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All roles in Vantaa, Finland | €2,176/per month | €2,820/per month | €4,268/per month |
| From job ad (Mid-Level) | €250/per month | €250/per month | €250/per month |
Martinlaakso School is a comprehensive school for grades 1–9 with about 1,000 students and 130 adults. We operate in a modern building with up-to-date teaching tools. Our goal is to be a pedagogically unified basic school where learners of different ages meet naturally. S2 teaching for lower grades is handled by a two-teacher team, one of whom is now being recruited. You will work with an experienced colleague. We develop our operational culture according to the ProKoulu model, which means common goals and consistent ways of guiding student behavior through positive feedback. We require commitment to this model. We hope for expertise in: - Differentiation and S2 pedagogy: functional language learning, early literacy, and individual support. - Management of S2 learning paths and assessment: goals, monitoring, and documentation of progress. - Language-aware methods in different subjects and cooperation with classroom teachers and preparatory teaching. - Safe and clear group management: student-oriented, firm and calm approach, and support for emotional and interaction skills. - Readiness for flexible organization of teaching: simultaneous teaching, small groups, individual goals, and knowledge of support processes. Teaching takes place primarily in lower grade groups. Based on the number of S2 students, qualified teaching staff may be paid a salary supplement of approx. 250€/month. Interviews may start during the application period. Employment details: - Eligibility: Qualification according to Decree 986/1998 on the qualifications of teaching staff. - Terms: According to the Municipal Teaching Staff Collective Agreement (OVTES). - Salary: OVTES - Required permits: Valid criminal record extract - Number of positions: 1 - Probation period: 5 months - Full-time/Part-time: Full-time - Form of employment: Official relationship (Virkasuhde) - Duration: Fixed-term 13.08.2026 - 31.07.2027
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Teaching Finnish as a Second Language (S2) to lower grade students
- Implementing functional language learning and early literacy support
- Monitoring and documenting S2 learning paths and progress
- Collaborating with classroom teachers and preparatory education staff
- Managing student groups using a student-centered and calm approach
- Organizing flexible teaching arrangements (small groups, simultaneous teaching)
Requirements
- Teaching qualification according to Decree 986/1998
- Expertise in S2 pedagogy and functional language learning
- Ability to manage S2 learning paths and assessment
- Experience with language-aware methods in various subjects
- Strong group management skills (student-oriented, firm, and calm)
- Commitment to the ProKoulu behavioral guidance model
- Valid criminal record extract
Skills & Technologies
Recruitment Process
- 1Interviews may start during the application period
- 2Video interviews may be used

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