Full-time Substitute Teacher, Biology and Geography, Martinlaakso High School - Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia - Vantaa, Finland

Vantaa City, Education and Learning, Secondary Education Martinlaakso High School Martinlaaksontie 36, 01620 Vantaa Employment period: Fixed-term 10.08.2026 - 08.04.2027 Welcome to work at Martinlaakso High School in a friendly community with excellent students! We are seeking a biology and geography teacher for a substitute position from August 10, 2026, to April 8, 2027. In addition to Martinlaakso High School, the teacher will also teach at Vaskivuori High School. Workplace description: Martinlaakso High School is a comfortable, diverse, and vibrant school with about 560 students and 30 teachers, located in West Vantaa near the rail line with good transportation connections. Modern and bright facilities in Mercuria House enable a functional learning environment and excellent working conditions. Martinlaakso has a national special task in natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology, geography) and mathematics, as well as a focus on drama. Thanks to a wide range of study options, even general line students can create a very diverse study program. Read more about Martinlaakso High School on our website martinlaaksonlukio.fi or on Instagram www.instagram.com/martsarinlukio. Job description: The duties of a biology and geography teacher at the high school include planning, implementing, and assessing lessons according to the timetable, as well as participating in teacher meetings and team work. The position also involves teaching these subjects at Vaskivuori High School. Additional information and recruitment process: For more information about the position, contact Principal Anssi Nevalainen, tel. 0405430681, anssi.nevalainen@vantaa.fi. Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is the fourth largest city in Finland, known for its innovative approach and ability to collaborate in various networks. The city is a safe employer offering extensive opportunities for professional development. Our modern educational institutions value high-quality education, internationality, multiculturalism, and community. Come and work as a teacher in Vantaa! Learn more about teaching jobs at Vantaa.fi. Vantaa offers its employees diverse benefits, such as sports, wellness, and cultural allowances, lunch benefits, and commuting benefits for public transport. We support employee well-being by promoting an active lifestyle. City employees can also enjoy discounted services at swimming halls, gyms, group exercise, and massage providers. Additionally, employees often have access to discounted tickets for city cultural events. If you are still considering what Vantaa has to offer, visit our website to read more about why to choose Vantaa. Employment details: Qualification requirement: Qualification according to the Decree on Qualifications for Teaching Staff (986/1998). In addition to the qualification, we require: strong command of the subjects to be taught, flexible, responsible, student-oriented working attitude, versatile pedagogical skills, and the ability and willingness to work as part of a teaching team. Good cooperation and interaction skills, as well as an open and solution-oriented approach, are essential for the role. We expect the selected candidate to have the ability and interest in developing biology and geography teaching broadly and to participate in subject group and team tasks. Advantages include experience in teaching and developing biology and geography. Knowledge of Finnish high school education is appreciated. Terms of employment are governed by the Municipal Education Personnel Collective Agreement (OVTES). Salary: OVTES Required licenses: The selected person must present a valid criminal background check. Number of positions: 1 Trial period: 3 months Full-time/part-time: Full-time Type of employment: Civil service Working hours: According to the applicable collective agreement Contact information: Principal Nevalainen, Anssi 0438257199 anssi.nevalainen@vantaa.fi