Peruskoulun lehtori (MA/KE), Ounasvaaran peruskoulu - Rovaniemen kaupunki - Rovaniemi, Finland

Would you like to work in the Arctic capital city, where northern nature begins at your doorstep and offers recreational opportunities year-round? The city's services, restaurants, and cultural events are just a short distance away, and transportation connections are good both locally and long-distance. You can easily go to the northern fells or take a city trip south for the weekend. Come and build a strong foundation for learning in Rovaniemi! In education and teaching, we focus on strengths, well-being, and community, and we also take responsibility for the environment and a sustainable future. The City of Rovaniemi is seeking a primary school teacher for a fixed-term position from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The position is located at Ounasvaaran School. The fixed-term appointment is due to a temporary replacement. Subjects to be taught are mathematics and chemistry. The qualification requirement is a subject teacher qualification, which complies with the decree (986/1998) on the qualifications of education personnel. If there are no applicants meeting the qualification requirements, teaching may be assigned to a person with sufficient education and the skills required for the task. We expect the selected candidate to have good cooperation and interaction skills, versatile and student-centered pedagogical expertise, and the ability to participate in the development of the school's activities. Salary and employment terms are determined according to the municipal sector's collective agreement for teaching staff. The base salary according to the pay scale at the start of employment is between €2,535.03 and €3,390.01, depending on the applicant's qualifications. In addition, a performance-based salary supplement may be paid. The position is subject to a six (6) month probation period. The selected candidate must submit a criminal record extract related to working with children (504/2002). Applications should be submitted via the City of Rovaniemi's electronic job portal at www.rovaniemi.fi/rekry. If you cannot apply electronically, you may send your application to: Rovaniemi City, Registry Office, PL 8216, 96101 Rovaniemi. Please mark the envelope and application with the title of the position. The application deadline is June 4, 2026, at 15:00. Please note that late applications cannot be considered.