Tampere is a fast-growing and developing city, known for its relaxed atmosphere, bold actions, and a can-do attitude. The City of Tampere has almost 9 000 employees working for the common good of its citizens. Would you like to be one of us?

If yes, why not apply for our trainee programme! You will get to work with experts and develop the city together with us. During your trainee period, you will make important contacts for your future and learn about the city as an employer. Through the trainee programme, you can complete your university internship and get a good start to your career.

The City of Tampere Trainee Programme runs from 18 Aug to 19 Dec 2025.

You will be paid for your traineeship period. The University internship voucher would be an advantage. We work in a hybrid working model allowing flexible remote and office working hours in several tasks.

International Trainee Programme is targeted at international students or newly graduated international students from Finnish universities.

International Trainee Programme is carried out in English. Some of the meetings are organized in cooperation with the Trainee Programme for the Finnish speakers, and you will be part of Finnish-speaking workplace community. You will be able to practice your Finnish skills, even though you can use English in your actual work. There will be a Finnish club for the International Trainees to improve their Finnish skills.

Pispala elementary school is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic English and French language teaching trainee. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in language teaching. The teaching hours will primarily be at Pispala school.

Key responsibilities:
- Assist in planning and delivering engaging English and French language lessons
- Support pupils in developing their language skills through interactive activities and exercises
- Collaborate with experienced teachers to create and implement lesson plans
- Provide feedback and support to pupils to enhance their learning experience

Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in education, linguistics, or a related field with a focus on teacher education
- Proficiency in both English and French at a minimum of CEFR level B2 (spoken and written)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in working with elementary school -aged children
- Passion for teaching and cultural exchange

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team who shares our passion for language education!

The chosen candidate must present a criminal record extract according to 6 § 2 mom. in the criminal records act (770/1993).

For more information, please contact the head teacher Ilpo Rantanen, ilpo.rantanen@tampere.fi.

The deadline for applications is 11 April 2025 (time for online applications 23.59, and by post by 15.00). Late applications will not be considered.

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For more information and instructions on how to apply, contact the recruitment services of Monetra Pirkanmaa tel. 040 806 3184, rekrytointi.pirkanmaa@monetra.fi.

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