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


AP Academic

About this vacancy

The International English School in Växjö is now looking for a driven and goal oriented Assistant principal with a  focus on the academic side of the school, full time as part of the school's management team.

Purpose of Position

The role of an academic  AP  is designed to support the principal in their mission towards ensuring the academic wing of the school is functioning effectively, has a cohesive vision and secures the highest academic expectations of its staff and students. Therefore, they work closely with the principal and later with the other assistant principal as a member of the school’s management team to maximise learning and student achievement. The position manages the administrative operations within academics, the activities affecting the subject departments, the local curriculum, the systematic quality work within academics and particularly, the quality of teaching. They attend central meetings at Head Office and liaise with the Head of Academics to work on cross-organisational initiatives that aim to constantly raise the standard of education in the company.

Who we are

IES Växjö is a primary/middle school with grades F-7, growing into Grades 8 and 9 over the next two years. We are a brand new completely purpose-built school in a beautifully green part of Växjö. As the AP, you work closely with the principal as a member of the school’s management team to maximize learning and focus on ensuring the quality of students' education. We want you to have a very good understanding of the IES vision, ethos and values. Responsibility: To effectively organise and lead the educational activities at the school, which includes planning the school´s work with the curriculum and implementing policies and routines together with the Heads of Department and subject teachers. Support the Principal and IES Head Office with any other academic initiatives/projects. This position is also responsible for mentoring new staff and assisting in the induction of new employees.

Required Competencies:

Knowledge • Strong understanding of the IES vision, ethos and values • Curriculum knowledge (all subjects) and subject knowledge (for relevant teaching subject) • Strong pedagogical knowledge in relation to teaching, learning and formative assessment • Clear understanding of “Skollagen” in relation to teaching and assessment

Skills •Proven strong  leadership and management skills • Coaching skills • Process management skills relevant to the systems in use across the school including IT •  Strong teaching skills •  Swedish language skills

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

Academic Qualifications and 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, preferably within an IES school • Head of Department experience  • Experience of working well with others or as part of a team

About 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 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