Academic Manager, IES Länna

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


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? 

We are looking for an experienced teacher, familiar with LGR11, who has a passion for developing education and is ready to take on a leadership position. You have experience of 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. 

The role will be full-time with probation starting in August 2021. 

IES Länna opened in August of 2018 with 410 students in grades 4-8. We have grown gradually and now have 570 students in grades 4-9. In August 2021 we will expand with 2 additional classes in year 3. Our school is very community-centered, and we focus on building a climate based on our four core values: respect, honesty, hard work and safety. All people in our school--students, staff and parents--are expected to work with these values daily.

Key areas of responsibility

- Collaborate effectively with the principal, assistant principals, and pastoral manager as part of the school’s leadership  team
- Directly manage a team of academic leaders (heads of department) as they continually improve learning possibilities that meet national educational standards  and spring from our students’ interest 
- Collaborate  with the student care team to ensure that all students are receiving appropriate adjustments to find success in learning 
- Facilitate the creation and needed adjustments to yearly planning, including timplan and tjänstefördelning
- Work with assistant principal to create & maintain school schedule
- Collaborate with IT rep to streamline workflow & reduce teacher administrative tasks
- Facilitate local curriculum organization in all subjects
- Offer direct and regular feedback to teachers through lesson observations & one-on-one meetings
- Work with gymnasiums & SYV to develop strong ties between the school and post-grundskola possibilities
- Plan and coordinate all national tests and act as operational leader on exam days
- Work directly with principal to ensure academic quality in lessons &  student results
- Create and facilitate on-going staff professional development opportunities
- Manage the completion of school’s local and national surveys and reporting needs
- Collaborate with student council academic committee to ensure strong student voice
- Assist in interview and onboarding process for new staff
- Coordinate IGCSE program

Required competencies and desired qualifications/experiences

We are looking for an individual who is organised, focused and resilient. A successful candidate is also a highly committed team player with drive, energy and passion, who:

- Coaches and supports teachers to develop their practice
- Inspires a love of learning within students
- Has a collaborative relationship with parents  

For more detailed information on the role please see this link

Please submit application via email to recruitment.lanna@engelska.se.