Academic Manager

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a leading independent school group ("friskola") with academic results far above average and a diverse and energetic staff. Teaching is through both Swedish and English, with English the language of the corridors. IES is one of Sweden's largest school groups at "Grundskolan" with 46 schools and around 32,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993.


More about the company and its schools can be found at www.engelska.se


Academic Coordinator (Cover role for the 2023-24 Academic Year)

International English School has made a big difference for our students for almost 30 years. International English School i Täby has operated since 2006, becoming one of the highest performing Grundskolan in Sweden. At IEST, we are convinced that, thanks to our clear ethos with committed staff and present school leaders, our school has succeeded. We enjoy an environment at IEST where everyone works towards common goals:  students are at the centre of everything we do and all students are your students. IES Täby is a school for grades 4-9 with approx. 1300 students and 119 employees. We are a bilingual school that follows the Swedish curriculum. The school is located in Näsby Park, in North-Eastern Stockholm, a short walk from Täby Centrum, bus, Roslagsbanan train stations and the E18 Motorway. Working in our school means being part of a professional community and collaboration. With us, you get the opportunity to work internationally but at home, here in Sweden. 

Are you passionate about the IES ethos and believe that every child can reach their highest potential, no matter the circumstances? Do you see solutions, work effectively with others and support staff towards achieving common goals? 

The role is highly flexible and you will work with academic and pastoral areas in the school supporting the students and teachers within the educational aspects of the school.

You should be an experienced teacher, familiar with LGR22, who has a passion for developing education and is ready to take on a leadership position. You should have experience in working in an international environment as well as a thorough knowledge of the Swedish educational system. Comfort working in both English and Swedish is a must as you take a hands on approach, actively engaging with teachers, staff, students and parents.  The position also requires a strategic mindset with clear problem solving abilities because you will play a vital role maintaining high academic standards and implementing new initiatives and procedures to deepen our students’ positive learning experience. 

You will support teachers in the quality of education by analyzing academic data like grades and national tests, working together with the Academic Leadership Team, the Pastoral Leadership Team & Heads of Departments and being a visible leader around the school. As part of the school leadership team, you support the systematic quality work and the long time planning of the whole organization 4-9, although you will focus on years 7-9 in this academic year. 

You will work closely with the Principal, the  Assistant Principal (Academic), Assistant Principals (Pastoral 4-6, 7-9).

You will lead school development with the help of clear targets that we set together with our teams. At IES Täby, we believe in the strength of teams. We have a middle management team that supports our teachers and students, and ensures communication and feedback are present in the school, and that all team members feel a part of the IES vision and mission. You will join two other Academic Coordinators in supporting our School’s Academic Development.

 As a part of the school leadership team you will be a part of supporting the team members here at IES by building relationships with staff, students and parents.

Who are you? 

Skills

- You share the values of Internationella Engelska Skolan and can be a role model for those around you
- Able to communicate in both English and Swedish
- Strong teaching, leadership and management skills

- Good communicator and relationship builder, parents, students and staff
- Structured and organised
- Driven and takes responsibility
- Goal oriented but also flexible and adaptable to change, whilst focusing on outcomes.
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy - a team player

 Required Qualifications/Experience

- Qualified teacher in Sweden with Swedish Lärarlegitimation or a teacher certificate from abroad.
- Several years of teaching and leadership experience with proven results
- Experience working with Special Educational Needs support
- Previous experience from having staffing responsibility or equivalent is preferred
- Curriculum knowledge (LGR22)
- Understanding of “Skollagen” in relation to teaching and assessment

Send your application, with CV and cover letter through IES Careers. Interviews will be held during week 32 and 33.