Teacher of Finnish Language and Literature for Basic Education - Lappeenrannan kaupunki - Lappeenranta, Finland

We are looking for teachers to join our team to implement the curriculum and develop our schools. Our focus in renewing our activities is particularly on promoting well-being and strengthening broad-based skills and foundational skills. Our work culture is based on solution-oriented interaction. Teamwork is a key development area. We aim to be responsible, reliable, courageous, proactive, and collaborative in our work. Lappeenranta is a child-friendly municipality with strong development work in basic education and upper secondary education. We welcome you to join us! We are seeking a teacher of Finnish language and literature for the Joutsenon school as a substitute during a parental leave from August 24, 2026, to May 23, 2027. The position primarily involves S2 instruction. Qualifications Qualifications are determined according to the decree on the qualifications of education personnel (986/98) and salary according to OVTES. In the absence of qualified applicants, those without qualifications may also be considered. Unqualified applicants will be employed on a fixed-term basis during school days. Application and deadline Applications must be submitted online at www.kuntarekry.fi. Only applicants who submit their application by the deadline will be considered for interview and selection. Applicants must present original certificates of qualifications at the interview. The application deadline is August 3, 2026, at 13:00. Interviews will be arranged after the deadline. Invitations to interviews will be sent separately to selected candidates. The employment relationship will be filled with a probationary period. Before accepting the position, the selected candidate must present a criminal background check approved by the principal of the school, as required by law 504/2002, and original certificates of qualifications.