Teacher: Finnish language and literature, Jätkäsaaren peruskoulu - Helsingin kaupunki - Helsinki, Finland

We are looking for a Finnish language and literature teacher at Jätkäsaaren peruskoulu for the period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027. The teaching hours are for grades 7-9. Jätkäsaaren peruskoulu is a unified basic school for grades 1-9 in southern Helsinki with about 860 students in two campuses during the 2026-2027 school year. The school operates in flexible and functional learning environments. Our values are community and inclusivity. We implement phenomena-based learning as part of pedagogy, and shared learning and participation are important to us. The work community shares the same values: working together and finding solutions to various situations succeed best in teams and pairs. If you are interested in working in an enthusiastic and professional community following team teaching principles, this could be your workplace! Why work with us? It is important for us that you can do impactful work for a good life in Helsinki. We want you to succeed and be excited about your work. Helsinki city rewards well-done work with one-time bonuses. We offer diverse opportunities to grow and develop professionally. According to the latest staff survey, we enjoy working here and find the work meaningful! You can read more about teachers' salaries at: https://www.hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/kasvatuksen-ja-koulutuksen-ammattilaisille/perusopetuksen-ja-lukion-opettajien-… You will have access to the largest employer benefits in Finland, such as up to 550 euros Epassi Flex benefit for commuting, cultural, sports, and well-being services. Read more about our staff benefits and get to know Helsinki as an employer at: https://www.hel.fi/fi/avoimet-tyopaikat/miksi-toihin-kaupungille Got questions? Contact us! We look forward to your application! Qualification requirement: Qualification is determined according to regulation 986/1998. In fixed-term positions, applicants who meet the qualification requirements are considered, and those without the required qualification are also considered. Applicants for fixed-term civil service positions must submit a criminal record extract concerning working with children as required by law (504/2002). Experience in teaching Finnish language and literature at basic education level is an advantage.