Lower Secondary School Teacher

The duties include planning, implementing, and assessing chemistry, physics, and mathematics instruction for grades 7-9, as well as supporting students' learning and well-being. You will work in close cooperation with your subject group and the rest of the school community, participate in home-school cooperation, and help develop the school's pedagogical practices. Why Leppävaara School? Our school is a diverse comprehensive school with approximately 600 students. Our school community aims to support our students' well-being and inclusion in school activities. Our modern school building, Monikko, provides you with up-to-date working facilities. The school's immediate environment offers great opportunities for various types of learning outside the classroom. We offer 'Urho' upper secondary activities and work-life oriented basic education. Occasionally, you will also find school dogs and equine activities here. Our school is easily accessible by public transport (buses, train, or RaideJokeri) or by car (parking is available!). Take this opportunity and apply to work with us at Leppävaara School in Monikko! School name and address: Leppävaara School Visiting address: Koulukeskus Monikko, Veräjäpellonkatu 2-4, 02650 Espoo Working hours: According to OVTES. The position is fixed-term. The position is a civil servant relationship. Employment begins on September 1, 2026. This workplace is accessible. Salary: According to OVTES, basic salaries according to the pricing identifier https://www.kt.fi/sopimukset/ovtes/palkat-palkkiot Eligibility requirement: Qualification as a lower secondary school teacher of mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Teacher qualifications are determined in accordance with Decree No. 986/98 on the qualification requirements for teaching staff. According to Section 9 of the Decree, a teacher providing basic education must have excellent oral and written skills in Finnish. For fixed-term positions, we also consider applicants who do not meet the formal qualification requirements. We require: - ability to get along with young people - initiative - a student-centered and inspiring approach to teaching - a cooperative, constructive, and developing presence as a member of the work community The person selected for the position must present a criminal record extract as referred to in Section 6.2 of the Criminal Records Act. We value: - ability to act flexibly in different situations according to students' support needs - experience in co-teaching - ability to differentiate instruction and use varied teaching methods Espoo for Pioneers - courage to innovate, skill to develop Espoo is a city of pioneers. Our employer promise - courage to innovate, skill to develop - is reflected in our daily work as smooth operations, long-term development of expertise, and smart management. Together we are building a city where the meaning of work is clear and expertise is valued. We support your professional learning and development, as well as the balancing of work and other life aspects through flexible practices. Our operations are based on openness and trust, and we treat each other with respect. We are committed to promoting equality and hope for experts of different ages, backgrounds, and languages in our work community.