Coordinator, International Baccalaureate

About the workplace

Skellefteå is experiencing strong and rapid growth, and so work has now begun to provide international upper secondary school education in the municipality by establishing an IB World School. The upper secondary school is primarily aimed at students who will be living in Sweden for a limited period, or local pupils who wish to gain qualifications that will enable them to apply for universities around the world.

The plan is to be able to provide a three-year diploma programme that prepares students for university, with all subjects being taught in English. Students will be awarded the International Baccalaureate (IB), which is an internationally recognised further education qualification offered by around 2,700 schools in 147 countries. The IB follows an international curriculum and both course content and examinations are the same for all IB schools around the world.

Before a school may offer the IB programme it has to pass through an application process via the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). All requirements and conditions must be met for a school to be approved.

Skellefteå Municipality has initiated this process and is looking for a coordinator who will have a key role in its implementation.

We welcome your application which must be in English.


ARBETSUPPGIFTER
Tasks

In your role as coordinator, you will be in contact with the IBO to ensure that all their requirements are met. You will be the link between the IBO and the head teacher at the upper secondary school in Skellefteå. The role will also involve networking with other actors in the municipality. You will be a key link for all elements of the process leading up to Skellefteås gymnasium becoming an IB World School.

The task will also involve a lot of administrative work in the form of agreements and similar mainly as part of the contact with the IBO. Communication will place high demands on both spoken and written formal English.

In addition to the role as coordinator, some of your work time will be allocated to other educational tasks. This might include teaching or supervision of both pupils and staff.


KVALIFIKATIONER
Qualifications

You have a teaching qualification from either a Swedish or foreign university, or what we consider equivalent. You have experience of working in a school environment and working with and supervising young people. Experience of work in an upper secondary school is of merit. We also welcome candidates who have experience of international exchanges. Experience of IB World Schools is of course an advantage.

The role places high demands on English language ability. You must be a skilful communicator in both spoken and written English. Good knowledge of Swedish is also of merit.

Good administrative skills are necessary, as is familiarity with working with various business IT systems. You will need knowledge of cultural differences and be able to adapt your communication and approach as necessary.

You find it easy to establish contacts and build relationships. You work well with other people and can adapt to a situation. You are also systematic and well-organised. You have the ability to plan your work in a positive and efficient way. You are independent and have the will and ability to drive processes and decisions forward.


ÖVRIGT
Utbildning och arbetsmarknad är en av kommunens största förvaltningar med cirka 3 000 medarbetare. Vår verksamhet finns i hela kommunen med cirka 35 grundskolor, 140 förskolor, 40 fritidshem och två gymnasieskolor. Vi arbetar för att barn och unga ska ha de verktyg de behöver för att hitta rätt i både nutid och framtid. Vi verkar för en helhetssyn och en röd tråd i utveckling och lärande från förskola till och med gymnasiet. En växande vuxenutbildning och en arbetsmarknadsenhet med fokus på de som behöver extra stöd ingår också i förvaltningen.

För att arbeta inom Utbildning och arbetsmarknads verksamheter krävs att du lämnar ett utdrag från belastningsregistret. Du beställer själv utdraget för skola och barnomsorg hos https://polisen.se/. Det är giltigt ett år och måste därefter förnyas.

Läs mer om Skellefteå här: http://portal.skelleftea.se/

Kontakt från rekryterings- och bemanningsföretag samt annonsförsäljare undanbeds.