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Welcome to work as a teacher or other staff in primary school in Åland.
In Åland there are a total of 22 primary schools, both large and small. We can offer several different forms of teaching, small teaching groups, purposeful and well-equipped school buildings and very beautiful learning environments.
Student welfare is well-organized and staff have good opportunities for professional development both in Åland and in the rest of the Nordic countries.
Åland has its own collective agreements that take into account Åland's special circumstances, such as the decentralized operations in the archipelago municipalities.
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Available positions in Åland
Åland is divided into the Southern Åland school district, the Northern Åland school district, and the Mariehamn school district. Here you will find a map and contact details for all schools in Åland.
At Åland's schools, the food is delicious and nutritious. We believe it is important to have varied and nutritious food made from scratch.
The Åland schools serve lunch and snacks. For lunch, the kitchen prepares varied home-cooked meals, preferably using organic and locally produced ingredients. At least once a week, fish and vegetarian dishes are on the menu. Vegetables and fruit are always available.
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Do you want to work in Åland with a degree from a university or college in a country other than Finland? Then you first need to apply to have your degree or academic achievement recognized as equivalent to the corresponding qualification in Finland or Åland. This applies, for example, if you want to work as a teacher in schools or in childcare.
The Education Office at the Government of Åland will help you with your application:
More information about the recognition of foreign professional qualifications can be found at the Government of Åland.
Thanks to self-governance, Åland has its own legislation in the field of education. This means that we have our own:
The curriculum has drawn inspiration from both Finland and Sweden.
Here you can read more about the governing documents that education in Åland is based on.
Åland attracts with an educational environment where resources are good, the teacher's role is appreciated, and student groups are small. This provides good working conditions for teachers – and security for students to learn and develop. Read more in an interview with Mikael Rosbäck, Director of Education in the City of Mariehamn.
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