Teacher, Student Guidance Counselor, Leppäkorven School - Vantaan ammattiopisto Varia - Vantaa, Finland

City of Vantaa, Education and Learning, Basic Education Leppäkorven School Korpikontiontie 5, 01450 Vantaa Contract duration: Fixed-term until 11.08.2026 or as agreed - 31.07.2027 Are you an enthusiastic professional in student guidance? We are currently seeking a student guidance counselor for Leppäkorven School. Welcome to join our excellent team working for the benefit of our students! Workplace description: Leppäkorven School is a comprehensive school for grades 1-9, with approximately 820 students during the 2026-27 school year. About 80 adults work in our school community. The school is located in Korso, near the main railway line, with good transportation connections. We operate in a modern school building equipped with up-to-date teaching tools. Our diverse local environment offers excellent opportunities for learning and physical activity. Our goal is to be a pedagogically unified basic education school where students of different ages meet and interact daily. Classroom teaching and subject teaching are located close to each other, and school staff collaborate to support the idea of a unified school and to provide students with a seamless educational path from first grade through basic education. Leppäkorven School follows the pro-school approach, where all adults guide students towards friendly and responsible activities. Job description: As a student guidance counselor, your tasks include guiding students in grades 7-9 both in classroom groups and individually. You participate in the school's educational work and support during transitions in collaboration with other teachers, guardians, and educational institutions. The guidance counselor we are looking for will be responsible for the school's work-oriented teaching for grades 8 and 9 (TEPPO). You will be supported by Vantaa’s close network of student guidance counselors and your colleagues at the school. Explore our school on Instagram: leppakorvenkoulu You can access our school’s website here: https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/palveluhakemisto/toimipiste/leppakorven-koulu Why choose Vantaa? Vantaa is the fourth largest city in Finland, known for its courage to innovate and ability to collaborate across 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 teach in Vantaa! https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vantaa.fi%2Ffi%2Fkaupunki-ja-paatoksenteko%2Ftoissa-vantaalla%2Ftoita-opettajille&data=05%7C01%7Ckatja.tujunen%40vantaa.fi%7C64def42b4eb841a2983508db569cb437%7Cdad5d62c98304db09c1589befcc5cf3e&reserved=0https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.vantaa.fi%2Ffi%2Fkaupunki-ja-paatoksenteko%2Ftoissa-vantaalla%2Ftoita-opettajille&data=05%7C01%7Ckatja.tujunen%40vantaa.fi%7C64def42b4eb841a2983508db569cb437%7Cdad5d62c98304db09c1589befcc5cf3e&reserved=0 Vantaa offers its employees various benefits such as sports and cultural allowances, meal benefits, and commuting allowances for public transport. We support employee well-being by promoting an active lifestyle. City employees can benefit from discounted services at swimming pools, gyms, group exercise, and massage providers. Additionally, employees often have access to discounted tickets for cultural events. If you are still wondering what Vantaa has to offer you, visit our website to read more reasons to choose Vantaa: https://www.vantaa.fi/fi/kaupunki-ja-paatoksenteko/toissa-vantaalla/johtaminen-tyohyvinvointi-ja-henkilostoedut Employment details: Qualification requirement: Qualification in accordance with the Decree on Qualifications for Education Personnel 986/1998. In addition to the qualification requirement: - Commitment to the pro-school model - Good interaction and collaboration skills - Ability to plan and schedule own work independently Desirable: - Experience as a guidance counselor in a secondary school - Experience in guiding TEPPO activities Terms of employment are governed by the Municipal Collective Agreement for Education Personnel (OVTES). Salary: OVTES Required licenses: The selected person must present a valid criminal background check Number of positions: 1 Trial period: 5 months Full-time/part-time: Full-time Type of employment: Permanent position Working hours: According to the applicable collective agreement, annual working hours Contact information: Principal Hasari Päivi 040-5935419 paivi.hasari@vantaa.fi Available for contact. Please leave a message during July holiday period. Annukka Rautiola, tel. 050-3121706, annukka.rautiola@vantaa.fi. Interview invitations will be sent on 3.8.26, and interviews will be held in week 32.