Assistant Principal to Internationella Engelska

Information about the assignment: Academic Work recruitment is looking for a flexible and cooperative assistant principal to Internationella Engelska Skolan.About the company Internationella Engelska Skolan is a leading independent school group ("friskola"), reaching academic results far above average.It was founded in 1993 by Ms.Barbara Bergström, a Science teacher, originally from the US.In 2009, she received the award "Entrepreneur of the Year in Sweden".Nearly 9,000 students are currently enrolled in 15 schools around the country, mainly grades 4 - 9 or ?grundskola?.The company has an annual turnover of 500 million SEK and close to 900 members of staff.It is in a phase of rapid expansion.More about the company and this position can be found at www.engelska.se Job description: Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) has had a significant role in changing the face of Swedish education with a clear focus on quality teaching and learning.The schools regularly win awards, achieve top academic results and have long waiting lists.IES is funded entirely by the Swedish state s national voucher system and their schools are open to all.The Assistant Principal works in close cooperation with the Principal and the role involves assisting with the management of staff and students on a daily basis and, therefore, you must have a genuine interest in working with a wide range of people.As Assistant Principal you will meet with students to discuss policies, educational activities and students learning or behavioural/social problems.You will be expected to work with the school s most challenging issues and provide guidance to students regarding personal, behavioural or vocational issues, along with enforcing attendance and discipline rules. - Supporting committees of staff and parents that function to improve the learning and social environment of the school for the students.- Assisting teachers, developing a positive relationship with the students, handling discipline issues and filling in for the principal when required.- Assisting in yearly teacher evaluations, providing guidance to staff and students and encouraging a positive climate in the school.- Assisting with planning events, safety, recruitment of staff and students.Requirements: - Higher education is mandatory - Experience from an appropriate position in the educational sector involving safety, security and/or social development - Fluency in English and Swedish Furthermore you are flexible, a team player who is willing to cooperate with others and tackle difficult situations.You also have a sense of humour and willingness to go the extra mile for staff and students is essential.We are able to offer in return a working environment that is characterised by involvement, development, humour, challenges and great job satisfaction.We are an equal opportunities employer.Start date: According to agreement Extent of work: Permanent full-time position commencing January 2011.