Academic Manager

Do you want to work in an international environment in an organisation with a clear pedagogical vision? Are you enthusiastic and passionate about education?


Internationella Engelska Skolan Huddinge is now seeking a driven and goal-orientated Academic Manager to join our leadership team full time in August 2020. We are looking for a team player who is competent and can manage to be involved in many areas at the same time. You are a positive and outgoing person which enables you to give the best support for our staff and students.




Short description of IES
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 34 schools and around 24,000 students across the country. IES has grown steadily and maintained quality since 1993. All communication within IES is primarily in English, however for the role we value being fluent in both Swedish and English.


Internationella Engelska Skolan Huddinge opened 2013 and has 640 students in year 6-9.


As an Academic Manager you will work closely with the Principal and be part of a leadership team tasked with securing the highest quality of education for your students.  Are you passionate about the IES ethos and believe that every child can exceed their potential, no matter what the circumstances? Do you see solutions, work effectively with others and get people on board towards achieving common goals?  Are you a role model teacher prepared to take the next step in your career? If so, this presents an excellent opportunity for you, where your abilities will be given space to grow and develop.


Responsibilities
Effectively manage and organize the academics within the school (under the Principal), including curriculum planning and implementation of academic policies and routines
Secure high-quality teaching, learning and assessment - effective teacher development
Support staff and students to meet the highest academic expectations
Manage and co-ordinate the activities of the Heads of Department and Teachers
Support the Principal with the school’s systematic quality work
Support the Principal and IES Head Office with other academic initiatives/projects

 
Required Competencies
 
Knowledge
Strong understanding of the IES vision, ethos and values
Curriculum knowledge (LGR11)
Strong pedagogical knowledge in relation to teaching, learning, and formative assessment
Understanding of “Skollagen” in relation to teaching and assessment

 
Skills
Strong teaching skills
Leadership and management skills
Coaching skills
Process management skills relevant to the systems in use across the school including IT
Swedish language skills as advantage

 
Attributes
Highest academic expectations for the staff and students
Good communicator and relationship builder, parents, students and staff
Structured and organized
Driven and takes responsibility
Goal oriented
Honest, reliable and trustworthy

 
Desired Qualifications/Experience
Qualified teacher from either abroad or Sweden.  If from abroad – university teaching education. If from Sweden – “Lärarlegitimation”
Several year’s teaching experience with proven results within an IES school.
Head of Department experience as preferable
Experience of working well with others or as part of a team
Excellent reference from current Principal as prerequisite