Contracts are generally specified in contact hours per year with overtime being paid per month after the specified no. of hours have been taught. This said, most DOS I have dealt with have been prepared to advance pay- if only in part. For kids who haven't made the grade in school. Again, don't take my word for it- check it out. The south can have bad winters but nothing like up there.
Summers are generally good-but short.
Other loves include ice hockey and handball. As with all teaching- it's stressful at times. There is a culture of consultation in Sweden which, to some extent, makes it possible for the teacher to choose certain preferred courses. This helps maintain a happy triangle of teacher, client, school. All rights reserved.