Assistant Principal

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 43 schools and around 30,000 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


About this vacancy

This is an exciting role for a motivated Interim Senior school Assistant Principal to join an excellent school in a growing company. It is a highly visible leadership role with high expectations. The position refers to a temporary vacancy during  January to 14 June 2022

The Assistant Principal leads the school in pastoral affairs in Grade 6-9. You will build upon and implement behaviour and welfare systems in the school, enabling teachers to teach and students to learn. As part of the school leadership team you will work closely with the Principal, Junior school Assistant Principal and Academic Manager.

The successful candidate will be a forward-thinking leader and positive role model, with the ability to inspire both students and staff. He/She will be autonomous and will follow through with school policies and their own ideas. He/She will be a strong presence around the school and always will be visible.

The ideal candidate has teaching qualifications, a proven track record in pastoral support along with leadership experience or middle management. You need to be an expert on Chapters 3 & 5 in the school law. We feel that the right attitude is important, which is why we are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, focused and resilient to the day-to-day pressures that working in education can bring. Expert communication skills are vital. 

Internationella Engelska Skolan Södertälje is a Swedish compulsory education school, years 3 to 9. We are 620 students and 63 staff members. The school is bilingual (Swedish and English) and about half of our outstanding teachers and staff come from abroad, lending the school a strong international profile. We provide an international and stimulating environment, where commitment, professionalism, tough love and the English language are common denominators.    

The selection process is ongoing

Please send in your application to: staff.recruitment.sodertalje@engelska.se