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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 37 schools and around 26,800 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


Do you want to work in an international environment in an organisation with a clear pedagogical vision? Are you enthusiastic and passionate about building a brand new IES school from the very beginning?

Internationella Engelska Skolan Uppland Väsby (F-9) is opening in August 2020. We are now seeking a driven and goal-orientated Assistant Principal to join our leadership team full time in August 2020.

The Assistant Principal will lead the school forward in pastoral affairs. You will design and implement behavior 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 and Academic Manager and have responsibility for the Student Care Team. 

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




Required Competencies




Knowledge

- Understanding of the IES vision, ethos and values
- Knowledge of how to create a safe and calm environment 
- Understanding of “Skollagen” in relation to student care




Skills

- Strong student behaviour management skills
- Leadership and management skills
- Coaching skills
- Swedish language skills




Behaviours

- Highest expectations for the staff and students
- Good communicator and relationship builder, parents, students and staff
- Structured and organized
- Driven and takes responsibility
- Goal oriented
- Honest, reliable and trustworthy

Desired Qualifications/Experience

- Experienced education professional from either abroad or Sweden.
- Experience of working to resolve complex student issues as Head of Year or in the Student Care Team
- Excellent reference from current Principal as prerequisite