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 39 schools and around 28,000 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


- This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator to join the leadership team at IES Solna as its Academic Manager  IES Solna is a new school, opening in August 2021, and we are looking for an innovative, adaptable and student-focused individual who can help to establish, build and lead in a potentially excellent new school within an established and growing educational provider.  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 our students.  We are looking for a leader who is passionate about the IES ethos and believes that every child can exceed their potential, no matter what the circumstances. Responsibilities include
- 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
- Lead and coordinate 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
- Strong pedagogical knowledge in relation to teaching, learning and formative assessment
- Understanding of “Skollagen” in relation to teaching and assessment
- Skills
- Experience and excellence as a teaching practitioner
- Qualified teacher from either abroad or Sweden.  If from abroad – university teaching education.  If from Sweden – “Lärarlegitimation”
- Leadership and management skills
- Process management skills relevant to the systems in use across the school including IT
- Swedish language 
- Behaviours
- Highest academic expectations for the staff and students
- Good communicator and relationship builder, parents, students and staff
- Structured and organized
- Driven and takes responsibility
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy
- Desired Qualifications/Experience
- Several years teaching experience with proven results, preferably within an IES school
- Head of Department experience
- Experience of working well with others or as part of a team
- Excellent reference from current Principal as prerequisite
- To apply for this role, please submit your application directly to recruitment.solna@engelska.se including a covering letter and your resume.  Applications will be considered when received.